3 h. ago New DWP warning to people on Carer’s Allowance ahead of rise to earnings threshold

Nearly 100,000 unpaid carers across the UK owe the DWP money due to earnings.

Events

9 h. ago DWP warning as 10.3 million Universal Credit deductions deemed 'unlawful'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been warned after a process it used to deduct people's Universal Credit was deemed 'unlawful' which could leave hundreds affected

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16 h. ago WASPI women threaten legal action against Labour ministers after being denied £10.5bn in compensation because of changes to the state pension age

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has sent a 'letter before action' to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), warning of High Court proceedings if the issue is not resolved.

Economics

48 h. ago DWP issues new update on Carer's Allowance changes as 144,000 people told to repay benefit

The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed that 143,922 people are being told to repay the benefit

Politics

3 d. ago DWP claimants warned 'don't assume' as 356,000 have benefits cut off

A legal expert has warned the process is not straightforward and says many on benefits such as Income Support need help

Events

5 d. ago DWP issues Universal Credit warning as millions of you could be owed refund

The DWP has issued a warning to millions of Universal Credit claimants who may be owed a refund on a specific payment

Events

6 d. ago DWP warns some payments could be delayed for millions in April

The annual DWP uprating will be applied to benefits and the State Pension on April 7

Events

6 d. ago DWP warning as millions on Universal Credit will have to wait two months for payment increase

The new DWP benefit increased payment rates will only be applied to Universal Credit assessment periods that have started on or after April 7

Events

6 d. ago DWP issues warning to anyone over 66 planning a holiday this year

Officials issued an alert to Pension Credit recipients who are planning on travelling this year, regardless of the duration of their trip

Events

7 d. ago Maternity leave: UK statutory maternity allowance and paternity pay to rise in April

Parental leave payments are getting a boost this April 📈

Politics