The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Millions of DWP benefit claimants could be eligible for £1,500 if court appeal succeeds

People claiming any of the six legacy benefits during the pandemic could get backdated pay

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Disruption likely as Met Office forecasts week of rain and heavy winds in North East

The leading meteorologists are expecting mild conditions to be tempered by rainy spells and strong winds

Chronicle Live · Nov 6, 2022

Self-employed workers can claim DWP Universal Credit - how much you can get and what you need to do

If you’re self-employed and on a low income, you may be able to claim Universal Credit - here are more details about what you need to do and how much money you can get

Chronicle Live · Nov 6, 2022

Some DWP benefits claimants could be owed £1,500 in back payments

Two million people on old style benefits could be due the backdated payments

Liverpool Echo · Nov 5, 2022

Paisley flat filled with rubbish sells for six times its £10,000 asking price

The flat on Cochrane Street in Paisley was the second cheapest property that went under the hammer earlier in the week at an event organised by Auction House Scotland

Glasgow Live · Nov 5, 2022

DWP answers 10 questions about cost of living payments including dates and affect on benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions has addressed questions about the cost of living payments, such as whether claiming benefits will have an impact on how much you can get

Chronicle Live · Nov 5, 2022

DWP boss declines to rule out means test changes for disability benefit claimants

People were left confused when the head of the DWP did not answer a question

Nottingham Post · Nov 5, 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 5, 2022

Urgent message to households expecting their cost of living payment next week

The Department of Work and Pensions sent the warning just days before the payment is expected to arrive

Liverpool Echo · Nov 4, 2022

Older people urged to claim Pension Credit before next month to qualify for extra £324 payment

Successful new claims for Pension Credit received by DWP will qualify for the £324 cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022