The Latest Breaking News from Department for Work and Pensions

When is DWP Christmas bonus being paid? Everything you need to know explained

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is sending out a £10 Christmas bonus to those in receipt of certain benefits - here is everything you need to know now

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

Attendance Allowance changes claimants need to report to DWP to avoid court summoning

The benefit is given out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and aims to help provide people with financial support if they are suffering with many different conditions.

Glasgow Live · Nov 22, 2022

New DWP payment rates as payments to increase from April 2023 - full list

According to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, a whole host of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments will go up by 10.1 per cent from April next year.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 21, 2022

Thousands near end of life to have disability benefits fast-tracked by DWP

More people nearing the end of their lives will receive vital, fast-tracked financial support, thanks to legislation passed last week by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Glasgow Live · Nov 10, 2022

DWP warned Universal Credit and other benefit fraud is 'unacceptably high'

The Public Accounts Committee says £8.6 billion was overpaid across benefits in 2021-22 and more must be done to get a grip on the billions of pounds being lost every year

Wales Online · Nov 9, 2022

Unacceptably high levels of fraud and error in benefits spending, says watchdog

The Department for Work and Pensions overpaid an ‘eye-watering’ £8.6 billion across benefits in 2021-22, the Public Accounts Committee said.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Benefits claimants brand £10 Christmas bonus 'a joke' - as perk hasn't changed since 1972

Brits are hitting out at the annual £10 Christmas bonus from the DWP, which has not gone up for 50 years, with some saying it's not even enough for their bus fare

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

DWP will replace six benefits by the end of 2024 - see if you are affected

Universal Credit is replacing six legacy benefits in the UK, with the changes expected to be rolled out nationwide by the Department for Work and Pensions by the end of 2024

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

DWP answers 10 questions about cost of living payments including dates and affect on benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions has addressed questions about the cost of living payments, such as whether claiming benefits will have an impact on how much you can get

Chronicle Live · Nov 5, 2022

DWP urging a million households to claim extra £65 a week they're missing out on

A lot of people assume that they're not eligible for Pension Credit because they have savings or own a house and could be missing out as the Department for Work and pensions urges Brits to check

Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022