The Latest Breaking News from Department for Work and Pensions

DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment update as some claimants qualify for £300 boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update regarding the Winter Fuel Payment and one-off £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment and has revealed payment rates

Glasgow Live · Aug 31, 2022

DWP urges people with older family members to check if they are due £3,300

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged those with older family members to check if they can claim for a new Pension Credit income boost worth £3,300.

Glasgow Live · Aug 30, 2022

72% of disabled households plunged into debt by cost-of-living crisis – poll

83% of families with a disabled loved one believe the Government is not doing enough to support them, according to a new poll.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Millions could see broadband and phone bills slashed under new cost of living help

The Department for Work and Pensions is introducing a new scheme to help telecoms giants check if a customer is eligible for cheaper deals, known as 'social tariffs'

Daily Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

The steps you can take now if you're worried about paying thousands for energy in the months ahead

With energy bills set to soar once again as the price cap is raised later this year, many are worried about making ends meet, so we looked at things you can do to help

Manchester Evening News · Aug 15, 2022

Government urged to classify Covid as an occupational disease

TUC calls on Department for Work and Pensions to make move to help workers access key benefits

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022

Gran's 'despair' after losing £53,000 due to sudden state pension age increase

Ann Hughes, 65, was already suffering from numerous health issues when her state pension age was increased without notice - leaving her with no choice but continue working.

Daily Record · Aug 13, 2022

Gran in 'despair' after losing £53,000 due to sudden change of state pension age

Ann Hughes says she found numerous health problems after being forced to continue working, after her discovery that her state pension age had been raised with ‘no warning whatsoever'

Daily Mirror · Aug 12, 2022

Nan in 'despair' after losing £53,000 due to state pension change

Ann Hughes claims her health problems were exacerbated by being forced to continue working

Liverpool Echo · Aug 11, 2022

Woman loses out on whopping £53,000 after state pension age was raised without due warning

More than 3.5 million women born in the 1950s had expected to retire at 60, only to get caught out by plans to change the State Pension age

Wales Online · Aug 11, 2022