13 h. ago DWP sends urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who have money in savings

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to anyone who claims Universal Credit and has any amount in savings

Events

17 h. ago Pensioners being sent DWP letter in post over £150 cost of living payments

The Warm Home Discount is a one-off payment of £150 to help with energy bills over the winter months - and the DWP will be sending letters to those who are eligible

Economics

68 h. ago DWP confirms pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 from next month

Most Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically but some pensioners may need to make a claim.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP State Pensioner's told benefit should cover cost of one key item

'It's valued and realistic' according to Pensions UK, the organisation which helps set living standards for older people

Economics

3 d. ago DWP orders probe into postmaster prosecutions amid calls to 'come clean'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has ordered an 'independent assurance review' into prosecutions of Post Office staff for alleged welfare offences during the Horizon IT scandal

Politics

4 d. ago DWP offers thousands in payments to parents with autistic and ADHD children

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a range of financial support for people caring for young people with disabilities, including autism and ADHD, worth over £16,000

Society

5 d. ago DWP update on four conditions that qualify for ‘ongoing’ PIP awards

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit paid to those with long-term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Events

5 d. ago DWP state pensioners set to be given 'extra £352' completely free

The amount of State Pension you get increases in April each year, and the triple lock means the rise will either match the rate of inflation, average earnings or 2.5 per cent

Economics

6 d. ago DWP to hand out free £18,000 to certain state pensioners – are you eligible?

A state pension age review will be taking place and the DWP has suggested that it could bring forward changes to the state pension age for future generations of retirees

Economics

7 d. ago Hundreds of thousands of households missing out on £1,354 benefit

There are now 214,000 parents eligible for Child Benefit but not claiming it

Economics

7 d. ago DWP State Pension warning as future payment age suggested to Brits

The State Pension age is already set to rise in the coming years, but a pensions expert has warned that it may need to increase even further in order to remain sustainable

Events

8 d. ago DWP update over £8,300 state pension boost as all claimants will get this letter

The DWP state pension letters go out at a certain time of year

Economics

8 d. ago August 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need

Economics

8 d. ago State pensioners could lose DWP payments after 'unfair' £10,000 rule

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to make a change to an 'unfair' rule that could see pensioners lose out on thousands of pounds in payments

Economics

9 d. ago DWP lists 48 conditions that could entitle you to up to £110 weekly

The DWP Attendance Allowance is designed for those of State Pension age who are dealing with long-term physical or mental health issues or disabilities

Economics

3 w. ago DWP to bring back Pensions Commission to help people save enough money for retirement

DWP analysis suggested 15 million people were under-saving for retirement.

Economics

3 w. ago Workers retiring in 2050 ‘to be £800 a year worse off’ than today’s pensioners

Those set to retire in 2050 will receive £800 less per year than current pensioners, experts warned

Economics

3 w. ago People on Basic State Pension urged to check for historical DWP payment errors

Historical State Pension errors mostly affect women who can ask the DWP to recalculate their payments.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms further winter fuel payment adjustments for pensioners

The DWP has confirmed that 9 million people will receive a one-off payment of either £200 or £300 to help with heating bills this winter

Economics

3 w. ago Today’s workers ‘at greater risk of poverty in old age than their parents’

Those set to retire in 2050 will receive £800 less per year than current pensioners, experts warned

Events