The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Newcastle Council tax support available and how to apply

If you are struggling to pay bills, including your council tax, Newcastle City Council can offer a number of discounts

Chronicle Live · Jan 5, 2023

People on PIP, Adult Disability Payment or DLA to receive up to £691 each month from April

Adult and Child Disability Payment rates for Scots will also rise by 10.1% this year.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

New £900 cost of living payment update for people claiming Tax Credits from HMRC

DWP announced the planned payment schedule earlier this week.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in January

State financial support forthcoming as millions continue to struggle this winter

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

New PIP-style benefit claims processing time is less than 60 days with more people awarded enhanced rates

People aged between 55-64 made up 25% of new applications for Adult Disability Payment last year.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

The Apprentice kicks off with massive change to series

Lord Sugar wanted the new series to come back with a bang

Liverpool Echo · Jan 5, 2023

Emily In Paris fans speechless over Lucien Laviscount's Kerry Katona romance

Lucien Laviscount, the heartthrob star of Emily in Paris, used to date former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona

Liverpool Echo · Jan 4, 2023

DWP corrects pension underpayments: Who is eligible, what could you get and when?

Many thousands of pensioners are due to receive payments over the next year

Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2023

People on benefits looking for work this year may be eligible for free driving lessons

Each request for financial support for driving lessons is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Daily Record · Jan 4, 2023

Is going vegan cheaper? Everything you need to know about Veganuary

We compared the prices of animal products and their vegan alternatives

Liverpool Echo · Jan 4, 2023