The Latest Breaking News from Department for Work and Pensions

DWP confirms benefit boost for Universal Credit, PIP and more

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that all benefits will receive a payment boost, with the extent of the rise potentially being influenced by the cost of living crisis

Glasgow Live · Jul 22, 2022

DWP Cost of living payment update as some claimants will not receive money in July

The Department for Work and Pensions has shared an update regarding the first £326 instalment of the cost of living payment, confirming that some claimants will not get the money this month

Glasgow Live · Jul 21, 2022

DWP loans worth up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits can be repaid over two years

An application decision could be received in as little as seven days.

Daily Record · Jul 19, 2022

DWP £326 cost of living payment landing in bank accounts today - see if you're eligible

The £326 cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions is landing in people's bank accounts starting today — find out if you will receive the money.

Glasgow Live · Jul 14, 2022

PIP review update for people due to move to new benefit while coming to end of award

Existing PIP claimants will start to transfer to the new benefits system this summer.

Daily Record · Jul 13, 2022

DWP issues Universal Credit fraud warning to every claimant with social media

Every person claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions has been warned that their social media accounts may be observed as part of fraud investigations

Glasgow Live · Jul 11, 2022

New benefit replacing PIP in seven areas this month aims to get award decisions right first time

Existing PIP claimants will start to transfer to the new benefits system this summer.

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2022

Universal Credit claimants could be eligible for another benefit worth £624 a month

Around three million Brits are already receiving this additional cash, available to any claimant who needs help due to a mental health condition such as anxiety, stress or depression, disability or illness

Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2022

No10 makes new Government appointments as Boris Johnson stays as caretaker PM

The new faces in government come after Mr Johnson carried out a Cabinet reshuffle

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2022

Over 60,000 DWP Attendance Allowance claimants could be due money back

According to new research about the Department for Work and Pensions, approximately £230 million of the Attendance Allowance benefit has been underpaid to claimants

Glasgow Live · Jul 8, 2022