The Latest Breaking News from DWP

The Public and Commercial Services Union said hundreds of jobs are at risk at 13 sites across the country with the Department for Work and Pensions launching a volunatary redundancy scheme

The health and social care levy has been reversed - meaning workers will take home more of their pay from this month

Some 81,680 Carer’s Allowance Supplement payments were made in June and the next one is due in December - meaning people claiming this benefit will be £245 better off in time for Christmas.

The £300 pensioner cost of living lump sum will be added to Winter Fuel Payments in November and December.

The new rules are expected to be rolled out across the country by the end of 2024 - the forthcoming details will help you check if you are affected by these changes.

There will be changes to when you can expect your money over the festive period

Millions of households are eligible for the Warm Home Discount this winter, but the DWP reckons 850,000 still need to claim it

Brits are hitting out at the annual £10 Christmas bonus from the DWP, which has not gone up for 50 years, with some saying it's not even enough for their bus fare

There are five application scenarios where people making a new claim may not need to go through the consultation process - which would cut a lot of time for people to get their money.

Eight million households in the UK are expecting the second instalment of the cost of living payment from the DWP within the next two weeks - but this is not the only financial support available this winter.

People who get tax credits and no other means-tested benefits will have a longer wait