The Latest Breaking News from Department for Work and Pensions

How DWP strikes affect Universal Credit and other benefits claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions said it believes payments won't be delayed - but the public and Commercial Services union say the strikes will impact some benefits claimants

Nottingham Post · Dec 21, 2022

DWP update to millions who could be eligible to £3,500 Pension Credit

Department for Work and Pensions is to write to 11 million in 2023 to highlight the benefit which is aimed at the poorest

Nottingham Post · Dec 21, 2022

Brexit and Covid led to exodus of 500,000 from workforce ‘putting economy at risk’

Britain’s labour outlook ‘bleak’, finds report by senior peers

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

DWP issues update on £900 cost of living payment and who will qualify

More than eight million households on means-tested benefits will now receive the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cost of living payment next year, worth £900.

Glasgow Live · Dec 16, 2022

Winter Heating Payment in Scotland and who is eligible for £50 cash boost

The Winter Heating Payment has replaced the Cold Weather Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Scotland, and has the same eligibility requirements.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 15, 2022

The dates that three DWP payments will land in bank accounts this month

Child Benefit Payments, Tax Credits and Universal Credit are three payments delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC that have different payment dates this month.

Glasgow Live · Dec 14, 2022

Universal Credit and other DWP benefits will be paid on a different day next week

December this year has several bank holidays which means the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be paying benefits out on a different day than it usually would

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

DWP confirms Christmas benefit payment dates as changes set in place

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have announced the confirmed changes to certain benefit payment dates, as some were scheduled to drop into banks on Boxing Day.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 13, 2022

DWP issues 6 day warning to claim extra £324 Cost of Living payment

The Department for Work and Pensions urged eligible claimants not to miss out

Nottingham Post · Dec 12, 2022

DWP shares new payment rates for 2023 for Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have also confirmed the new thresholds and rates for Tax Credits and Child Benefit.

Glasgow Live · Dec 7, 2022