The Latest Breaking News from DWP

'We need less booze on Smithdown Road' say residents amid new plans

Locals speak out as plan for late-night alcohol sales is submitted

Liverpool Echo · Jan 12, 2023

DWP identifies further 100,000 older people who may be due State Pension back payments averaging £6,500

The DWP correction exercise will now be checking 700,000 State Pension claims for any underpayment errors.

Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023

DWP planning major benefits shake-up for millions of sick and disabled Brits

Tory ministers are looking at changing the way fit-for-work tests happen as part of a change to the benefit system - but the details have not yet been nailed down

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

25 types of DWP benefits you could be eligible for and how to find out and apply

There are currently 25 types of benefits that you could be eligible for to help boost your households earnings

Liverpool Echo · Jan 12, 2023

DWP state pension error means thousands could be due £10,000 in back payments

It’s estimated around 237,000 pensioners have been underpaid, amounting to £1.46 billion

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

6 changes PIP claimants don't need to tell Government about

Here's what you need to know

Nottingham Post · Jan 11, 2023

Motability Scheme set to end for some PIP claimants in Scotland this year

The vehicle leasing scheme is gradually being replaced by a similar one for new and existing disability claimants.

Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023

People claiming new Adult Disability Payment this year may also be due wide range of extra cash help

The devolved benefit will replace PIP for claimants living in Scotland by the end of 2025.

Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023

DWP issues urgent scam warning to anyone receiving new cost of living payments

Millions of residents across the UK are set to receive payments worth £150, £600 and £900 over the course of 2023/24.

Chronicle Live · Jan 11, 2023

Martin Lewis urges millions of older people not to miss out on new £900 cost of living payment

The consumer champion issued a stark warning to everyone on a low income receiving the State Pension.

Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023