The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Check if you're due £25 Cold Weather Payment as more are triggered for post codes in North East

More parts of Northumberland are due £25 payments for eligible people who claim low-income benefits

Chronicle Live · Dec 13, 2022

DWP warning as Universal Credit claimants could be hit with fines

The DWP has laid out 13 important changes that must be reported as soon as possible

Liverpool Echo · Dec 13, 2022

DWP warning as thousands running out of time to get £324 cost of living payment

Low-income retired people have just days left to claim extra money that will entitle them to a whole raft of savings and benefits

Chronicle Live · Dec 12, 2022

Martin Lewis teams up with LadBaby for charitable Christmas number one

Martin Lewis and Ladbaby are aiming to raise as much money as possible to help tackle hunger and poverty

Liverpool Echo · Dec 11, 2022

Rhod Gilbert given stage four cancer diagnosis after finding 'lumps'

The stand-up comedian had to cancel his tour following the diagnosis

Liverpool Echo · Dec 11, 2022

When are the state pension and benefits Christmas payment dates?

Festive season to bring slight disruption to usual schedule to accommodate bank holidays

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022

What are the dates of additional benefit payments in December?

Help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills as the weather gets colder

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022

The one-off payments for UK households due before New Year - full list

Make sure you know exactly what money you are due this month and when to expect it - as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) deliver their latest update.

Glasgow Live · Dec 11, 2022

Coronation Street's Alan Halsall relieved as he lifts lid on relationship with Fiz Stape star

The actor provided the ECHO with a behind the scenes insight on his turbulent onscreen romance

Liverpool Echo · Dec 11, 2022

Forest Hall man is one of millions waiting to hear outcome of £1,500 DWP backpay case

Four people claiming legacy benefits back in court to appeal after losing court case about £20 uplift earlier this year

Chronicle Live · Dec 11, 2022