27 h. ago DWP giving bonus payment to people getting state pension, PIP and other benefits

You have to be receiving one of the following benefits in the 'qualifying week' - which is usually the first full week of December - to get the bonus from the DWP

Economics

60 h. ago People on State Pension, PIP and other benefits due extra DWP payment later this year

People will receive the one-off payment from the DWP if they are eligible during the qualifying week in December.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits using a mobile phone

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

Events

3 w. ago PIP cuts spark fears claimants with 3 'invisible conditions' could lose out

The DWP benefit is designed to help cover the extra costs of living with a health condition

Politics

3 w. ago DWP confirms 700,000 people ‘will not be affected’ by PIP reforms

Nearly 700,000 people over the State Pension age currently claim PIP - but they are not likely to be affected by reforms, according to a government minister

Politics

3 w. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics