The Latest Breaking News from DWP

List of 21 Universal Credit changes proposed to DWP that would see benefits rise

Universal Credit is long overdue a shake-up, according to the Trade Union Congress, because the benefit process is too tough on claimants and doesn't pay enough

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022

DWP urges people to check if they're eligible for £4,800 benefit boost

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging “anyone who is unsure of what they are entitled to, to do a benefit calculation to see if there is anything they can claim”.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 27, 2022

Martin Lewis causes Government website to crash after issuing state pension advice

The MoneySavingExpert founder caused so many viewers of his ITV show to check how they can boost their State Pension that the website apparently crashed

Chronicle Live · Oct 27, 2022

BBC Breakfast presenter reveals marriage breakdown as reason for name change

Viewers were wondering why host was introduced as Victoria Valentine

Nottingham Post · Oct 26, 2022

The seven DWP and HMRC benefits getting extra cost of living boost by end of November

These cost of living cash boosts are aimed to soften the blow of soaring bills, as the energy price cap ensures that people could be paying up to £2,500 annually for gas and electricity.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 26, 2022

Thousands claiming DWP benefits to receive extra help this winter thought Household Support Fund

Nottingham City Council has received just over £3.5 million in the latest round of Household Support Fund money - and will make an announcement on October 31

Nottingham Post · Oct 26, 2022

Warning to people trying to earn extra money

Young people trying to earn extra cash are more at risk

Liverpool Echo · Oct 26, 2022

Half a million Universal Credit claimants refused £326 cost of living payment

New figures reveal how many claimants missed out on £326 payment intended to help with cost of living crisis

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Full list of DWP Christmas benefits and cost of living payment dates

Payments will tackle heating and energy bills

Liverpool Echo · Oct 26, 2022

First Minister Mark Drakeford urges Rishi Sunak to address 'urgent challenges' during first conversation

The previous Prime Minister Liz Truss didn't manage to call the Welsh First Minister during her 45 days in office

Wales Online · Oct 25, 2022