The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Martin Lewis 'very concerned' amid uncertainty over DWP benefits rise

There are calls for them to increase in line with inflation

Nottingham Post · Oct 1, 2022

Benefits blow as thousands of PIP applications rejected by DWP

180,000 people applied for the benefit from April to July this year, the highest level since PIP began, and just 79,000 were awarded

Chronicle Live · Oct 1, 2022

DWP says Brits at state pension age could more than £3,000 in backdated claim

An application for Pension Credit could be processed in just six weeks

Bristol Post · Oct 1, 2022

Households urged to take meter readings ahead of October price rise

This will prevent firms from estimating usage and charging for energy used before October 1 but at the higher rate.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

DWP benefit claimants issued warning as MPs suggests payments may not rise with inflation

Those who receive DWP benefits such as Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance and Pension Credit have been issued a warning as UK Government ministers suggest that payments may not rise with inflation rates.

Glasgow Live · Sep 29, 2022

UK employees may have to work longer before retirement as state pension reviewed

State Pension age is now 66 and two further increases are currently set out in legislation

Liverpool Echo · Sep 29, 2022

Tories threaten to cut benefits and the state to pay for tax cuts for the rich

As post-mini-Budget chaos engulfs Britain, Treasury minister Chris Philp refused to rule out a real-terms cut to DWP Universal Credit, asked for 'efficiency savings' and said 'I'm not going to apologise'

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £92 each week

More than 1.5 million people across the UK are now receiving either £81.85 or £92.40 each week from DWP.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Energy bill discount text scam warning - here's what you need to watch out for

Text message invites recipient to click on link to claim £400 grant, but DWP warns it's a con and payment will come automatically

Chronicle Live · Sep 28, 2022

Nine big changes to your finances coming in October

From tax to energy prices and cost of living payments, here's everything you need to know about the month ahead

Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022