1 hour ago DWP issues full list of benefits and discounts for people over State Pension age

The DWP has issued a response to a question from Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy on support for women born in the 1950s affected by changes to the state pension age

Politics

2 h. ago Drivers in Helensburgh and Lomond to be fined for pavement parking as enforcement to start

The new rules will come into effect in Argyll and Bute on Monday, March 3.

Events

2 h. ago The 12 DWP and money changes that are coming in March including train fares and benefits

Changes include rising train fares, changes to Universal Credit and Winter Fuel Payments ending - here's everything you need to know.

Economics

10 h. ago Every DWP benefit not increasing in April 2025 in major blow to thousands

The benefits that will remain unaffected by rises this April include the benefit cap, capital limits, and Local Housing Allowance. Additionally, bereavement support and the High Income Child Benefit charge are also not included

Politics

14 h. ago Universal Credit recipients could be owed money back from DWP for hardship payments

Some Universal Credit claimantss are currently able to ask the DWP to review a previous hardship payments and could be entitled to money back from the government

Economics

22 h. ago DWP to take 'urgent' look into money being deducted from benefit payments

There are concerns that the current system is pushing people into debt

Economics

24 h. ago Latest train strike updates: which services will be affected and when are the next strikes in 2025?

Get the latest updates on the 2025 UK train strikes, including schedules, affected services and union negotiations

Events

27 h. ago DWP issues major update for anyone who claims Universal Credit and rents

The department announced this week that it was going to examine the controversial system, which automatically lets landlords take a cut of a claimant's benefit to cover rent arrears

Politics

27 h. ago Latest DWP guidance says PIP claimants could receive more money

PIP entitlement provides a gateway or passport to other benefits

Politics

34 h. ago DWP giving people with respiratory issues including asthma up to £737 each month

PIP is awarded to people who have difficulty doing certain everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

48 h. ago Escapes announces a free special screening of The Penguin Lessons, starring Steve Coogan ahead of its official release date

Escapes is teaming up with National Lottery Open Week. Supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery funding, latest Escapes preview is the new heartwarming drama-comedy The Penguin Lessons starring Steve Coogan on Monday March 17.

Politics

49 h. ago DWP shares five health conditions that could make you eligible for £737 a month

The payment comes from the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which is the main disability benefit in the UK. It is not an out-of-work benefit, and you can receive the payments whether you have a job or not

Economics

50 h. ago 8 money changes happening in March 2025 including stamp duty deadline

The Mirror has rounded up all the financial changes that are due to hit your wallet next month, including rising train fares, stamp duty deadline and another interest rate update from the Bank of England

Events

51 h. ago DWP responds to calls to 'stop repeating’ PIP assessments for all disabled people

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for changes to be made to PIP reviews.

Politics

52 h. ago DWP disability benefits of up to £434 per month for people with sight loss

Attendance Allowance is a dedicated disability benefit for those over the State Pension age. It's currently providing extra financial support to over 1.6 million people across Great Britain.

Economics

52 h. ago New DWP update on health and disability benefit reform consultation due to launch next month

A new Green Paper on proposed reforms for health and disability benefits will be published before the Spring Statement.

Politics

3 d. ago New DWP warning to people on Carer’s Allowance ahead of rise to earnings threshold

Nearly 100,000 unpaid carers across the UK owe the DWP money due to earnings.

Events

3 d. ago New PIP payment update for people making a new claim or due award review

The DWP said managing customer journey times for PIP claimants is a priority.

Events

3 d. ago DWP giving cash refunds to some people claiming Universal Credit

Some people are currently able to ask the DWP to review a previous Universal Credit hardship payment - and could be entitled to money back

Economics

3 d. ago DWP dodges PIP questions on whether vouchers will replace cash payments under new reforms

The DWP will announce proposed health and disability benefit reforms ahead of the Spring Statement in March.

Economics