The Latest Breaking News from Department for Work and Pensions

DWP to investigate 'disturbing' benefits assessment after MSP left 'sick'

THE Department for Work and Pensions has said it will investigate a “disturbing” benefits phonecall carried out by an assessment provider “as…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2022

'I felt sick': MSP tells of 'disturbing' benefits phone call with UK Government

A “DISTURBING” benefits assessment with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) left an MSP feeling “sick” after a staff member…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2022

People on DWP benefits could be due more than £1,000 in heating bill help this winter

There are four payments due between November and March for pensioners, disabled youngsters and people on a low income - and they all come from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Edinburgh Live · Oct 18, 2022

DWP issues Christmas Bonus update and clarifies who will get cash boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update regarding its Christmas Bonus, sharing more details about who is eligible for one one-off £10 cash boost

Edinburgh Live · Oct 14, 2022

DWP shares measures in place to help prevent older people living in poverty during later life

The Pensions Minister highlights Pension Credit and mid-life MOTs for over 40.

Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022

DWP may monitor your bank and social media account as part of fraud crackdown

As part of a crackdown on benefit fraud, the Department for Work and Pensions may be investigating your bank and social media accounts — here's what you need to know

Glasgow Live · Oct 13, 2022

DWP urges people to check if they qualify for £3,600 cost of living boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has urged people to check if they are eligible for a benefit worth up to £3,624 a year — as well as an additional Christmas bonus

Glasgow Live · Oct 12, 2022

DWP denies 'staggering' half a million Universal Credit claimants of £326 cost of living payment

More than half a million people were denied a £326 summer cost-of-living payment to help with rising energy bills, it has been revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Glasgow Live · Oct 12, 2022

DWP urges older people to claim Pension Credit before Christmas to get £324 boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has urged older people to make a claim for Pension Credit before December 19 in order to receive the second cost of living payment

Glasgow Live · Oct 11, 2022

Major study on how benefit sanctions hit health is SCRAPPED after DWP pulls out

The author of the University of Glasgow study said it was 'really disappointing' after Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ministers decided 'not to proceed'

Daily Mirror · Oct 10, 2022