The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP shares new update for people paying energy bills through benefit deductions ahead of October price rise

Ofgem is expected to increase the energy price cap from £1,971 to £3,576 from October.

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payments will be early for some people this week

Tax Credits and Child Benefit payments due on August 29 may also change.

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

Lanarkshire bin lorry drivers to take pupils to school as blue bucket collections cancelled

The move means the collection of blue paper and card bins has been suspended in North Lanarkshire for the next three weeks while replacement drivers are sought.

Glasgow Live · Aug 22, 2022

Lanarkshire teacher given 18 months to live blames 'toxic chemicals' found at school

Jeana Watt, 48, who previously taught maths at the Skills Academy in Coatbridge, wants a second independent inquiry after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

Glasgow Live · Aug 21, 2022

DWP benefit claimants can get 30 things for free or reduced in August

People on Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance and Pension Credit could claim 30 additional forms of support, which could help to save a few extra pounds during the cost of living crisis

Chronicle Live · Aug 20, 2022

Boris Johnson’s flagship jobs scheme was a failure, new figures reveal

Fewer people found jobs under Way to Work despite triumphant claim that it helped 500,000

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022

DWP benefit claimants can get 30 things for free in August

All the free stuff you can get on Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance and Pension Credit

Liverpool Echo · Aug 20, 2022

PIP provides up to £627 each month to more than 130,000 people with respiratory conditions

There are 24 main respiratory conditions including asthma being supported by the DWP.

Daily Record · Aug 20, 2022

Price of pub pint could soar to eye-watering £14 unless Government steps in, experts say

Licensed premises are battling against cost of living challenges, including rising energy costs, and industry bosses are now calling for support from the Government

Chronicle Live · Aug 19, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants could be eligible for £156 weekly cash boost

People claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions could be eligible for an additional cash boost amid the worsening cost of living crisis

Glasgow Live · Aug 19, 2022