29 h. ago People over 45 warned as DWP state pension is 'less than needed' for basic living

Most people aren’t aware of the reality they’re retiring in, with many Gen X residents in the UK set to be very unprepared when they do decide to retire from their careers

Events

34 h. ago Extra cash for living costs available to DWP State Pensioners who meet criteria

The DWP has released new information on the number of people claiming the State Pension, as well as the Pension Credit

Economics

35 h. ago DWP State Pensioners could be owed extra cash for living costs

The DWP has released new information on the number of people claiming the State Pension, as well as the Pension Credit

Economics

57 h. ago Three extra DWP cash payments you may be eligible for if you receive Pension Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issues a series of payments to people over the State Pension age throughout the year - Here's everything you need to know

Economics

58 h. ago DWP urges people to apply for State Pension compensation if they feel ‘adversely affected’ by rule change

Adult Dependency Increases were extra amounts paid to pensioners who had a dependent spouse below State Pension age.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP to send letters to people born on certain dates as state pension age to rise

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

3 d. ago DWP urged to scrap 'unfair' PIP rule that affects people with this condition

Campaigners fear seriously ill people could be unfairly missing out on PIP and have called on the Department for Work and Pensions to scrap the rule as it is denying some essential help

Politics

3 d. ago New DWP plans to help people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle conditions into work

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

Politics

3 d. ago Pension Credit rules older people need to know before going on holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Politics

3 d. ago Pension Credit payment rules people should know before going on holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Economics

4 d. ago State Pension payment update for people waiting for DWP annual uprating letter

The New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates increased by 4.1 per cent on April 7.

Economics

4 d. ago Older people could be due DWP payout after new State Pension communication issue identified

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is urging pensioners who may be affected to contact the DWP.

Economics

5 d. ago New update on calls to scrap proposed DWP changes to benefits for disabled people

More than 10,000 people have signed an online petition urging the UK Government to halt welfare reforms.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP rule change means thousands more people can claim £333 every month

Carer's Allowance is paid to those who are providing at least 35 hours of care a week and is worth £83.30 a week after this crucial benefit went up this month

Economics

6 d. ago DWP support for 100,000 disabled and sick people across 47 areas

The DWP has confirmed that as many as 100,000 sick and disabled people a year are set to receive tailored support to help them find a job

Politics

6 d. ago DWP confirms payment boost for over one million people on Universal Credit next month

The new measure will see Universal Credit claimants keep more of their monthly benefit payment.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP confirms new tailored job support for 100,000 sick and disabled people each year

The five-year plan aims to help people with long-term health issues or a disability find and stay in work.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments for some people this week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to Easter bank holiday weekend.

Economics

7 d. ago Not reporting these changes to the DWP could stop PIP payments

There are a number of changes in circumstances people receiving PIP must tell the DWP about

Politics

1 week ago People on PIP must report these changes to DWP or monthly payments could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

Politics