The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Existing PIP claimants may be transferred to new disability payment before their scheduled date

There are three ways a ‘natural transfer’ to Adult Disability Payment could be triggered.

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

People of State Pension age only have two days left to qualify for £650 cost of living payment

Older people only have until August 18 to claim Pension Credit and be eligible for the extra £650 financial support.

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

UK minister accused of concealing reports which highlight impact of Tory welfare reforms

A MINISTER in the UK Government has been accused of deliberately attempting to hide the impact of wide-ranging welfare reforms by concealing a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022

One woman 'betrayed' by state pension shake-up 'dies every 14 minutes'

Leaders of the WASPI campaign have called on Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak to change their mind and deliver justice after being "dismissive" during their campaign - following "unforgivable" failings by the Tory government

Daily Mirror · Aug 14, 2022

British minister accused of trying to hide reports on impact of Tory welfare reforms

Thérèse Coffey ‘set out to minimise evidence’ on studies including research into deaths of benefit claimants and help for vulnerable

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022

Mum demands end to 'inhumane' universal credit rules penalising parents of newborn twins

More than 50% of twins and 90% of triplets are born prematurely. New mum Ella-Mae Michalski wants to campaign for the DWP to change their legislation after battling them at a tribunal

Daily Mirror · Aug 13, 2022

Security guard slams 'ridiculous' DWP for demanding he repay 2p owed from 3 years ago

Damien Dove, a 53-year-old from Sunderland has slammed the Department for Work and Pensions after they sent him a letter telling him to pay an extra 2p he was given more than three years ago

Daily Mirror · Aug 13, 2022

DWP: Thousands claiming Attendance Allowance could be due a benefits windfall due to under-payments

A National Audit Office report suggest thousands could be due extra money from the DWP.

Chronicle Live · Aug 13, 2022

DWP announces major change to when Universal Credit and other benefits will be paid in August

People who claim Universal Credit, PIP and Tax Credits will need to know when their money will be available ahead of the bank holiday

Chronicle Live · Aug 13, 2022

Gran's 'despair' after losing £53,000 due to sudden state pension age increase

Ann Hughes, 65, was already suffering from numerous health issues when her state pension age was increased without notice - leaving her with no choice but continue working.

Daily Record · Aug 13, 2022