Load mobile navigation

DWP

DWP warning over five benefits that are set to be stopped with one ending in a month
DWP
The first legacy benefit to be discontinued is Tax Credits, which will cease entirely in April this year.
Bookmark
DWP WASPI campaigners ask public to do one thing to help them
DWP
A new WASPI update urges people to act quickly
Bookmark
DWP benefits and discounts for people over State Pension age - full list issued
DWP
The DWP has confirmed the financial support available for those over State Pension age, including the rise in State Pensions and a range of benefits and discounts
Bookmark
DWP £1,400 boost as it announces expansion for 100,000 people
Cost Of Living
The government will be extending the Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes to 26 more areas
Bookmark
WASPI alert as DWP decision risks setting 'dangerous precedent'
Labour Party
Campaigners are fundraising for a fresh legal challenge in hopes of securing DWP compensation
Bookmark
DWP issues warning to people on Carer's Allowance ahead of rise in earnings threshold
DWP
The DWP has issued a warning to people on Carer's Allowance ahead of a rise to the earnings threshold for the benefit, which will come into effect from April 2025
Bookmark
PIP appeal process explained as 333,000 claims 'disallowed'
PIP
You have to provide several details when lodging an appeal
Bookmark
DWP alert over £9,320 state pension 'payment gap' as MP suggests 'reduction'
The Budget
The payment gap will increase from April
Bookmark
WASPI campaign could see High Court battle after 'gaslighting' over £2950 compensation
WASPI
The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign has sent a 'letter before action' to the Department for Work and Pensions
Bookmark
Universal Credit sanctions hit record levels under Labour as thousands face benefit cuts
Universal Credit
The latest DWP statistics reveal that more benefit claimants than ever before have been penalised in the three months since Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party came into power
Bookmark
HMRC urges 370,000 women to check State Pension payments after historic error
State pension
HM Revenue and Customs recently confirmed that more than 370,000 letters have been sent to older people - mostly women - urging them to check their State Pension as it may be lower than they are entitled to
Bookmark
DWP alert to people born in one decade as you could claim £4,200
DWP
The warning goes out to an estimated 760,000 people, including WASPI women, who qualify for the annual boost
Bookmark
DWP called to scrap PIP as major shake-up to disability benefits looms
Cost Of Living
The Commission on Social Security has launched a consultation on its proposal to introduce an Additional Costs Disability Payment, replacing PIP entirely
Bookmark
DWP boss says work assessments 'not working' and when they'll be replaced
DWP
The assessment is used to determine whether a Universal Credit or Employment Support Allowance claimant has a limited capability for work due to a health condition or disability
Bookmark
Full list of DWP benefits if you’re looking for work as redundancy rates climb ahead of National Insurance hike
DWP
From benefits to disability support and help with savings, there’s an array of DWP assistance for people looking for work
Bookmark
DWP State Pension communication failure means thousands could be owed back payments
DWP
The DWP has been urged to make sure its communication with the public is 'always fair, clear, and consistent' following an investigation by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Bookmark
DWP half term vouchers worth £17.50 issued to families eligible for Universal Credit
DWP
The local council is offering the support as part of the Household Support Fund scheme
Bookmark
DWP announces new £1,000 rule for everyone on benefits in crackdown
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it is introducing a range of stringent new measures
Bookmark
DWP warning as pensioners could be hit with new tax bills
Labour Party
State pension payments are set to rise by 4.1% this April
Bookmark
DWP alert over PIP assessments as new rules apply 'in all cases'
DWP
PIP supports people who live with a long-term health condition
Bookmark
UK Government sets bank balance thresholds for benefit fraud checks
DWP
The Government says fraud and error in the social security system costs taxpayers around £10 billion a year and, since the pandemic, a total of £35 billion in incorrect payments
Bookmark
DWP State Pension increase warning over 'big unknown'
State pension
Major changes that have yet to come in could have a big impact
Bookmark
DWP’s potential £5,000 benefit cut could be 'enormously harmful' warn experts
DWP
Labour’s plan to Get Britain Working may come at the cost of disabled citizens, experts are warning
Bookmark
Labour defends WASPI decision as 'nobody lost out' from key group
WASPI
The Ombudsman recommended payouts of up to £2,950 but Labour has said there will be no compensation
Bookmark
Story Saved
You can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.