The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP Universal Credit and PIP claimants to get up to £824 extra cash

Everyone claiming benefits from the DWP is set for a huge financial boost

Liverpool Echo · Nov 18, 2022

Universal Credit and State Pension to rise for millions, Jeremy Hunt confirms in autumn Statement

The Chancellor has announced that state pensions and benefits will rise with inflation - here's what it will mean for claimants

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

New £900 cost of living payment explained - who qualifies for it and when does it arrive

We look at who will get the new £900 cost of living payment, the disability payment of £150 and the £300 pension payment, all announced today, and how they'll receive it

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

New cost of living payments worth up to £1,350 announced for millions of people next year

Full list of benefits that qualify for the new cost of living payments of £150, £300 and £900.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022

State Pension and DWP benefits set to increase by 10.1% next April as Triple Lock honoured in Autumn Statement

New cost of living payments are on the way along with more support for energy bills.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022

Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement at a glance as he announces tax rises

The Chancellor announced his plans in the House of Commons on Thursday and said he was having to make difficult decisions

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

How Autumn Budget will affect people of Edinburgh - full list of key points

The Chancellor is risking a backlash from the public and media alike by unveiling a £54 billion package of tax hikes and spending cuts – after saying the UK is in a recession.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 17, 2022

DWP: The six changes PIP claimants don't need to report - and the ones you must disclose

You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you do not report a change in your circumstances - but here is a list of things you don't need to inform the DWP about

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

Westminster 'failing Scotland's young people' as thousands more sanctioned by DWP

THE UK Government has been accused of “failing Scotland’s young people” after newly released statistics showed a surge in benefit sanctions.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2022

Married people over State Pension age could be due up to £278 each week from DWP

Pension Credit could also provide up to £182 each week for people aged over 66 living on their own.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022