The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Second DWP £650 Cost of Living payment due be paid within weeks for some as dates confirmed

More than 7.2 million households have already received the first payment

Nottingham Post · Aug 16, 2022

British banks ranked from best to worst for customer service amid cost of living crisis

Find out where your bank placed on the list and whether it could be time to switch accounts.

Daily Record · Aug 16, 2022

Warning of 'difficult times' as latest North East unemployment and PAYE figures are published

'Without intervention, we can expect a difficult economic situation for local communities and businesses,' the North East LEP says

Chronicle Live · Aug 16, 2022

Cost of living payment due dates to help every household plan ahead for winter

Millions of people will receive one-off payments for £150, £300, £324, £326 and a £400 energy rebate.

Daily Record · Aug 16, 2022

Millions of households to get £400 energy bill discount paid into their bank account

The discount will be paid in six instalments from this October - here is more information about how the scheme will work and what householders can expect

Chronicle Live · Aug 16, 2022

DWP change to help Sky, BT and Virgin customers get cheaper bills from next week

People receiving Universal Credit and other benefits could see bills slashed

Wales Online · Aug 16, 2022

Millions of BT, Virgin and Sky users affected by DWP's broadband scheme next week

The scheme comes in next week

Nottingham Post · Aug 16, 2022

Essential PIP tips for DWP assessments in-person, over the phone or by video call

Evidence gathered from consultations will be used to determine the outcome of a PIP claim.

Daily Record · Aug 16, 2022

DWP denies £326 cost of living payment to 'sanctioned' Universal Credit claimants

Campaigners demanded that the Department for Work and Pensions tear up the 'outrageous' decision on some sanctioned claimants - with energy bills potentially topping £5,000 each year.

Chronicle Live · Aug 15, 2022

Drivers issued warning over fines of up to £2,500 for common mistakes

Drivers have been warned that they could be punished with fines of up to £7,600 collectively for failing to carry out simple checks on their vehicle to make sure it is fit for the road

Glasgow Live · Aug 15, 2022