The Latest Breaking News from Department for Work and Pensions

DWP warns benefit payments might be delayed today - what to do now

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said some payments will arrive throughout the, instead of overnight, and said the issue is down to the bank holiday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

DWP update on Universal Credit as pay boost due to four groups this week

Four specific groups of benefit claimants are set to get a boost after they are moved over to Universal Credit from their existing Department for Work and Pensions benefits.

Glasgow Live · Sep 20, 2022

DWP shares new payment advice to those on State Pension or other benefits over next two days

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued updated guidance on State Pension, Tax Credits and benefit payments scheduled to be made in the two days immediately after the bank holiday.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 20, 2022

Universal Credit payment boost for thousands on 'legacy benefits' - but some will get less

The Department for Work and Pensions is sending out a letter to those affected this week

Wales Online · Sep 15, 2022

All of the DWP and HMRC benefits that will be paid early due to Queen's funeral

With the date of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral being declared a national bank holiday, some Department for Work and Pensions and HMRC claimants will receive their benefits earlier than usual

Glasgow Live · Sep 14, 2022

Benefits to be paid early due to bank holiday for Queen's funeral - list in full

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that payments of benefits due to land in accounts on Monday will be made early

Daily Mirror · Sep 13, 2022

DWP benefits set to increase by record amount including Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions is set boost benefits such as Universal Credit and disability payments by a record amount next year, with claimants potentially getting hundreds of pounds more

Glasgow Live · Sep 13, 2022

Universal Credit change to see millions get benefits paid early due to Queen's funeral

The day of the funeral has been designated a bank holiday, meaning changes to when benefits will be paid

Wales Online · Sep 13, 2022

DWP support for unpaid UK carers amid cost of living crisis

Are you eligible for the extra £3000 per year?

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2022

DWP payment and Christmas bonus many claimants unaware they qualify for

People who are struggling financially amid the worsening cost of living crisis may be eligible for a Department for Work and Pensions benefit worth up to £278 a month

Glasgow Live · Sep 12, 2022