2 h. ago DWP starts review into PIP changes which could see thousands lose payments

. The Labour government announced in March that it was to overhaul the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit PIP - which is claimed by 3.7million people - in a bid to cut down welfare spending

Politics

20 h. ago State pensioners pointed to two DWP schemes to get extra £4,050

An expert has warned the recent increase in the state pension may not cover the rising cost of living as many pensioners now fear they will not have enough to live on

Economics

22 h. ago 150,000 people will have benefit payments cut by DWP under PIP changes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has put forward changes to PIP that will apply from November 2026

Politics

25 h. ago DWP urges people born on certain dates to check State Pension age ahead of change

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

31 h. ago DWP benefits and State Pension payments may be affected by bank holiday next week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is yet to confirm changes to payment dates due on the Spring bank holiday which will be observed on Monday, May 26 but they are anticipated

Economics

32 h. ago State pension and other DWP benefit payment dates set to change next week

The Spring bank holiday is observed across the UK, which means many payments due on May 26 will arrive on a different day

Economics

43 h. ago Calls for DWP State Pension age to be lowered 'immediately' for certain people

A petition is calling for certain people to be able to claim their State Pension "immediately" as the age is set to be increased next year

Politics

44 h. ago DWP State Pension could be boosted by £4,000 a year after 'five minute call'

Experts are advising pensioners to check they are not missing out on thousands in additional support by submitting a simple claim

Economics

46 h. ago DWP state pension age rising next year for people born in these years

The state pension age - which is when you can claim the DWP's state pension - is 66 years old for both men and women. However, it will be rising next year

Politics

46 h. ago Thousands will receive DWP State Pension at different date than normal in May

State Pension payments will be affected for thousands of people across this country this month due to another bank holiday taking place in May

Politics

48 h. ago Pensioners urged to make 5 minute DWP call to boost state pension by £80 a week

Around 750,000 people across the UK are not receiving the correct state pension amount they're entitled to

Economics

3 d. ago Major DWP changes will hit 150,000 people on carer's benefits within five years

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the number of people who would be affected by the policy change in the coming years on the back of queries from Labour peers.

Events

5 d. ago DWP bank account 'monitoring' start date to combat benefit fraud

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed when the eligibility verification measure for the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will begin

Economics

5 d. ago State pensioners may be missing out on nine freebies and discounts worth £7,814

There is plenty of DWP support available to state pensioners that they may be unaware of

Economics

5 d. ago Four conditions that will avoid PIP payment cuts, DWP expert claims

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to introduce new PIP eligibility rules in November 2026, with around 400,000 people expected to see their benefits cut

Science

6 d. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

6 d. ago Pensioners could be missing out on £8,110 – see if you're eligible for freebies

Pensioners could benefit from a range of perks that don't require repayment, and you could be missing out on thousands of pounds in freebies that you're entitled to

Economics

7 d. ago New way for pensioners to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

8 d. ago Pensioners could wait up to 'eight months' for DWP payment increase

The rush to buy state pension top-ups has reportedly caused a six to eight-month backlog in processing payments.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP issues Pension Credit update as pensioners getting £3,900 boost quicker

The benefits and pensions department confirmed that around 78% of all new claims were processed within the planned timescale - this is a small increase from the 77.7% of claims in 2023-24

Economics