The Latest Breaking News from Department for Work and Pensions

DWP announces £22 million support package to help unemployed people over 50 find work

The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a £22 million package of support to help thousands of unemployed people over the age of 50 get back into the workforce

Glasgow Live · Jul 3, 2022

Your household could get THREE £650 cost of living payments from next month - here's how

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the £650 cost of living payments will be made per benefit claim. If you live in an HMO, you might find there are several payments being made to people under the same roof

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants could be due weekly £156 tax-free boost

Those who claim Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions may be eligible for an additional payment of up to £156 per week that is also tax-free.

Glasgow Live · Jun 28, 2022

SNP say DWP is 'broken beyond repair' after millions receive wrong pension

UK Government IT failures which have led to millions receiving the wrong pension for decades are a sign the Department for Work and Pensions…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2022

Millions of people have not been being paid right pension for years

The Government is aware of the IT problem but has decided not to fix it

Wales Online · Jun 17, 2022

DWP and Martin Lewis urge people of State Pension age to claim £278 a week benefit

As part on a new initiative to supply older people with financial aid, the Department for Work and Pensions has urged them to check if they qualify for a benefit worth up to £278 a week

Glasgow Live · Jun 16, 2022

Some PIP claimants will start moving from DWP to new disability benefit this week

More than 313,600 existing PIP claimants will transfer to the new system by the end of 2025.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

DWP confirms £650 cost of living payment date for 8 million households

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the date that 8 million households throughout the UK who claim certain benefits will receive the first part of the £650 cost of living payment

Glasgow Live · Jun 15, 2022

Martin Lewis warns almost 1million people are missing out on extra £3,300 a year

Martin Lewis has joined a Pension Credit "call for action" from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - we explain how the benefit works and who is eligible

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

Number of people hit by Universal Credit benefits sanctions in the North East doubles

Department for Work and Pensions figures show more and more people are having their Universal Credit cut

Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2022