68 m. ago Five DWP money changes in May including tax changes and £100 Nationwide bonus

Several key financial changes are happening this month and they could have a bit impact

Economics

7 h. ago The 10 DWP and money changes in May including early benefit payments and Ofgem price cap announcement

All the major changes that will affect your finances this month

Economics

9 h. ago New call to ‘abandon’ DWP benefit reforms and create a National Disability Strategy

An online petition argues the welfare reforms will see ‘devastating cuts to disability benefits’.

Politics

13 h. ago DWP shares update on new powers to snoop on benefit claimant bank accounts

One of these new powers - and it's most controversial - will give the DWP access to bank accounts of those suspected of having more money than they say and to recover benefit debts.

Economics

14 h. ago DWP Universal Credit payments to rise for millions within days

The delay is due to the DWP's assessment period. This is when the benefits department looks at your financial situation to see how much Universal Credit you will get

Economics

15 h. ago People on PIP can request crucial DWP form before welfare reforms start next year

Adult Disability Payment claimants in Scotland may also be affected by welfare reforms and can take steps now to protect their award.

Politics

18 h. ago DWP issues update on calls to scrap planned cuts to disability benefits

Titled "Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits", the petition called for the government to scrap its proposed plans for the disability benefit PIP and the health element to Universal Credit

Politics

32 h. ago New call to scrap PIP eligibility rule to help more people with fluctuating health conditions claim

An online petition is calling for the change to enable more people to access additional financial support.

Science

36 h. ago Former DWP employee urges all parents to claim Child Benefit

Sandra Wrench shares three crucial reasons parents should not ignore Child Benefit.

Society

38 h. ago DWP responds to calls to scrap proposed changes to health and disability benefits

More than 16,400 people have signed an online petition urging the UK Government to halt planned welfare reforms.

Politics

39 h. ago New update on DWP plans to ‘monitor’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud

Several MPs raised concerns over the new Eligibility Verification Measure.

Economics

56 h. ago New DWP update for people on legacy benefits due to move to Universal Credit before next April

Final migration notices will be issued to claimants on ESA before in September.

Politics

60 h. ago New DWP update for people on PIP due an assessment before changes next year

Proposed changes to PIP are set to come into effect for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

Politics

61 h. ago DWP sending letters to 400,000 people ahead of benefit payment being axed

Thousands of households still claiming income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) are being sent letters in the post, telling them to move to Universal Credit

Politics

3 d. ago DWP issues update to every pensioner on Attendance Allowance living in Scotland

The benefit for pensioners with health issues has now been replaced by a devolved payment.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP announces 100,000 work placements for people on certain benefits

Unemployed benefit claimants aged 16 or over who do not need extra support are eligible for the ‘SWAPs’ programme

Politics

3 d. ago DWP shares Universal Credit warning and tells claimants to 'report themselves'

While most employed earnings are automatically received through the Real Time Information system, some cases require manual reporting - for example, if you're self-employed

Events

3 d. ago Scottish Government urges DWP to abandon proposed welfare reforms due to start next year

The Scottish Government has written to Work and Pensions Liz Kendall calling for ‘damaging social security welfare reforms’ to be scrapped immediately.

Politics

6 d. ago Energy price cap set to fall in July as Trump tariffs bring unexpected effects

UK households could soon see a £166 drop in bills on average

Politics

6 d. ago Energy bills forecast to fall this summer in rare good news for millions of households

Industry experts Cornwall Insight is predicting that regulator Ofgem’s price cap will fall by nearly 9% in July, from the current £1,849 a year to £1,683

Economics