DWP

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

Carers have just days left to act as DWP plans major benefits rules shake-up

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.

Affordable housing

Housing benefit freeze under pressure as rents rocket and calls grow for change

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit and State Pension claimants urged to check payment dates

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (second right) with Alan Milburn (right) and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden during a visit to Alstom Transport in Derby, to unveil a change to the education system with the launch of new technical educational routes.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (second right) with Alan Milburn (right) and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden during a visit to Alstom Transport in Derby, to unveil a change to the education system with the launch of new technical educational routes.

Could your family get £4,500? Major Universal Credit change for parents of teenagers

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

DWP confirms Pension Credit and Housing Benefit major claim change for pensioners

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as an expert highlights the Government's disability benefits review is laying the groundwork for major changes that could affect millions of claimants.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as an expert highlights the Government's disability benefits review is laying the groundwork for major changes that could affect millions of claimants.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Millions on PIP warned AI could play bigger role in benefit claims under major review

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply.

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply.

Claim these DWP benefits? You could automatically qualify for a Blue Badge

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government says it wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government says it wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work.

DWP unveils major workplace sickness policy overhaul as disability debate grows

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

DWP and council checks cancel hundreds of Blue Badges in new fraud crackdown

Thousands of DWP benefit claimants warned they could face driving bans

Looking after grandkids? You could be eligible for a pension boost.

Looking after grandkids? You could be eligible for a pension boost.

Grandparents could get a DWP State Pension boost but many don't know they qualify

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband as energy debt, water arrears and broadband costs are continuing to put pressure on household budgets

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband as energy debt, water arrears and broadband costs are continuing to put pressure on household budgets

Check your bills now - thousands on benefits could save with little-known discounts

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

Millions on benefits urged to act as DWP seeks fresh evidence from claimants

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

DWP snooping fears grow over new benefit fraud checks of bank accounts

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

DWP Housing Benefit major shake-up for claimants confirmed for 2026

DWP confirms benefit closures with deadlines extended. See if your payments are affected and what you need to do.

DWP confirms benefit closures with deadlines extended. See if your payments are affected and what you need to do.

Benefits ending now as DWP urges claimants to act fast in major payment shake-up

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

Cold Weather Payments

Check your bank account as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system, report finds

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the DWP managed migration deadline has been moved back

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the DWP managed migration deadline has been moved back

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP delays Universal Credit deadline fearing 'real-world misery for thousands'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

Department for Works and Pensions

Thousands face unexpected retirement delay as state pension age changes

Child Benefit is one of the benefits that may be paid early to claimants if it falls over the Easter bank holiday weekend

Child Benefit is one of the benefits that may be paid early to claimants if it falls over the Easter bank holiday weekend

DWP benefits and pensions to be paid early next week - Bank Holiday changes explained

There's an urgent DWP warning as pensioners have days left to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

There's an urgent DWP warning as pensioners have days left to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

Urgent DWP warning as pensioners have days left to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants are urged to come forward

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases next month – full list of rises confirmed

Easter bank holidays mean early payments. Find out if your Child Benefit, pension, or Universal Credit is affected in April 2026.

Easter bank holidays mean early payments. Find out if your Child Benefit, pension, or Universal Credit is affected in April 2026.

DWP State Pension, Universal Credit and Child Benefit April payment dates changes

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

Full list of DWP payments rising for parents, carers and families in 2026

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

Department for Works and Pensions

Full details as DWP can now take money directly from bank accounts under new powers

Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here’s what British expats must do now.

Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here’s what British expats must do now.

Some DWP State Pension NI contributions to quadruple with deadline just weeks away

Ministers face pressure to reform Cold Weather Payments as campaigners argue £25 is too low and support should be paid before temperatures drop.

Ministers face pressure to reform Cold Weather Payments as campaigners argue £25 is too low and support should be paid before temperatures drop.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP £25 Cold Weather Payments 'too slow and too low' campaigners warn

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Department for Works and Pensions

Grandparents can boost their DWP State Pension with childcare NI credits, here's how

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Department for Works and Pensions

Can the DWP check your bank account? Privacy concerns raised over new benefit powers

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month

Eligibility Verification Notices will be sent to banks and other financial institutions and will set out the specific information required, says the DWP, but what does this mean?

Eligibility Verification Notices will be sent to banks and other financial institutions and will set out the specific information required, says the DWP, but what does this mean?

The DWP can now check your bank account but what do the new powers really mean?

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Department for Works and Pensions

A million pensioners could get a £3800 a year free DWP cash boost

Thousands of people will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this month with £150 to come in April, on top of DWP Winter Fuel payments and Cold Weather Payments

Thousands of people will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this month with £150 to come in April, on top of DWP Winter Fuel payments and Cold Weather Payments

Cold Weather Payments

Millions to get £150 energy bill help, as thousands more get bonus £150 payment

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

These are the frozen DWP and HMRC benefits that will go down in real terms for millions this year

These are the frozen DWP and HMRC benefits that will go down in real terms for millions this year

The frozen DWP and HMRC benefits that will go down in real terms for millions in 2026

Many people are waiting too long for responses from the DWP, says a new report

Many people are waiting too long for responses from the DWP, says a new report

DWP benefit claimants ‘at risk of debt and poverty' after 'unacceptable' delays

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

Cold Weather Payments

All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

Cold Weather Payments

£25 DWP Cold Weather Payment for thousands of pensioners and families with children

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

Child Benefit is to increase for 2026, says HMRC

Child Benefit is to increase for 2026, says HMRC

Millions to see Child Benefit increase in 2026 as new amount confirmed

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for this DWP 6-digit code this month

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for this DWP 6-digit code this month

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions of pensioners urged to check bank accounts for DWP 6-digit code this month

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons

Budget Motability will end ‘luxury car’ leases by DWP benefits claimants

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says a new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says a new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says new study

Benefit claimants risk falling victim to Government “mass fishing” exercises, as ministers receive new powers to look at bank account details to tackle fraud, an MP has warned.

Benefit claimants risk falling victim to Government “mass fishing” exercises, as ministers receive new powers to look at bank account details to tackle fraud, an MP has warned.

Warning of 'mass fishing' over new government powers to look into bank accounts

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid next month, but at £10 it hasn't increased in decades

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid next month, but at £10 it hasn't increased in decades

All 24 DWP benefits eligible for 'Christmas bonus' payment next month

From November 1 the DWP is giving away cold weather payments when the temperature drops below zero for seven days - here's who is eligible

From November 1 the DWP is giving away cold weather payments when the temperature drops below zero for seven days - here's who is eligible

Cold Weather Payments

DWP winter cold weather payments begins this week - are you eligible?