The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP PIP worth up to £150 a week available to people with specific skin or eye problems

The benefit payment is available to nearly three million people

Liverpool Echo · Nov 9, 2022

DWP cost of living payment date for tax credit claimants confirmed

When tax credit claimants can expect the second cost of living payment to arrive in their bank accounts

Liverpool Echo · Nov 9, 2022

Millions of people urged to claim extra £182 a week from DWP

Millions of people are receiving less than £100 a week in State Pension payments

Liverpool Echo · Nov 9, 2022

Hundreds of jobs at risk as DWP launches voluntary redundancy scheme - including in North East

The Department of Work and Pensions has launched a voluntary redundancy scheme with more than 400 jobs at risk

Chronicle Live · Nov 8, 2022

Union accuses DWP of 'cynically delaying' redundancy announcement until after strike vote

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

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Millions of workers will be better off from this month as tax rules change - how your pay will be affected

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

Manchester Evening News · Nov 8, 2022

Carer's Allowance claimants to receive an extra £245 in time for Christmas

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.

Glasgow Live · Nov 8, 2022

Heating bill help of up to £600 on the way for people of State Pension age

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

Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022

DWP to replace six benefits with Universal Credit by end of 2024 - check if you are affected

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.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 8, 2022

Christmas child benefit and tax credit payment dates as HMRC announces changes

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

Wales Online · Nov 8, 2022