The Latest Breaking News from DWP

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits could stop if you do not report a hospital stay

Payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it's just one night.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

PIP payment date and award rate update for those moving over to benefit

More than 322,000 existing PIP claimants will transfer to the new Adult Disability Payment, which will not need a new application, and could be more beneficial for many.

Glasgow Live · Nov 15, 2022

DWP shares three new measures to reduce PIP processing delays and waiting times for award decision

The average processing time for new PIP claims is currently 18 weeks.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Older people making new claim for annual income boost of up to £3,300 could get payment before Christmas

DWP aims to process Pension Credit claims within 35 days from receipt of the application.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

DWP can give up to £812 for essentials like rent and clothes if you are on specific benefits

Budgeting loans are available to people who receive certain benefits - read this guide to find out if you are eligible and how much money you could get

Chronicle Live · Nov 15, 2022

DWP says 'no plans' to start means testing for disability benefits including PIP or DLA

The DWP had previously not ruled out introducing a means test for disability benefits.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Tax Credits claimants to receive letter confirming eligibility for £324 payment due next week

Letters from HMRC should arrive by Friday, November 18.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

DWP cost of living payment dates confirmed for November

Next instalment of grant for low-income families due in November

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

People of State Pension age with any of these health issues could be due up to £92 each week

People of State Pension age claiming Attendance Allowance will receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Christmas payment dates for DWP Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more

If the date you normally receive your benefit payment on lands on a bank holiday or weekend, you usually get paid on the working day before. However, the DWP this may be different for some payments.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 14, 2022