The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP confirm PIP benefit rates as boost could take payments to £700 a month

The increase comes after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed a 10.1 per cent rates that will come into force next April. But how much will the new payments be in 2023?

Edinburgh Live · Nov 29, 2022

New PIP benefit rates as DWP boost could see claimants receive £700 a month

Due to the cost of living crisis, a number of preventions have been put in place to help some of the poorest households however many are still struggling as the cost of essentials still rise.

Glasgow Live · Nov 29, 2022

DWP shares which PIP claimants should receive an ongoing award with a light touch review after 10 years

An award for PIP can last anywhere between a few months and up to 10 years.

Daily Record · Nov 29, 2022

DWP: Five benefits set to be scrapped by 2024 in new Universal Credit rollout

Recipients of other state benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions - including Tax Credits and Income Support - are slowly being swapped over to the benefit, with the Government hoping to unify payments

Chronicle Live · Nov 28, 2022

Husband and wife drug dealers jailed for cocaine and heroin dealing racket on the 'Sniper' drugs line

Rashid Hussain, 35, and Szenm Asghar, 37, sat alongside each other in the dock

Manchester Evening News · Nov 28, 2022

Five DWP benefits to be scrapped by the end of 2024 in Universal Credit rollout

Claimants getting DWP benefits including Tax Credit and Income Support are being slowly swapped over to Universal Credit, with the process set to finish by just 2024

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Energy blackout plan warning as National Grid considers paying Scots to turn off electricity

Use of the 'Demand Flexibility Scheme' was considered, with households potentailly paid to turn off appliances at certain points throughout the day in a bid to target energy supply shortages.

Glasgow Live · Nov 28, 2022

Six DWP benefits set to be axed by end of 2024

From the end of 2024 all benefits will be delivered under Universal Credit

Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022

People of State Pension age may be due up to £600 heating bill help over next few weeks

Check your eligibility for this year's combined Pensioner Cost of Living and Winter Fuel Payment which has started landing in bank accounts.

Daily Record · Nov 28, 2022

Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Asda Christmas opening hours as stores confirm festive closures

The big day is edging closer and there is a lot of planning and organising to do, so knowing when and where you can get your last minute food supplies can be pretty important.

Glasgow Live · Nov 28, 2022