The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP issues one week cost of living payment warning to everyone of State Pension age

Older people should submit claims before next Thursday

Liverpool Echo · Aug 9, 2022

Benefit claimants given new hope in £1,500 DWP back pay case

Four people claiming legacy benefits win the right to appeal after losing court case about £20 uplift earlier this year

Chronicle Live · Aug 8, 2022

State pension is set to top £10k for first time ever next year

Pensioners are now in line to get a rise of £962 next year due to rising inflation - but a sea of rising costs mean they may not be much better off in real terms

Chronicle Live · Aug 8, 2022

DWP identifies new benefit claimants who may be due back pay following reassessment exercise earlier this year

Some 22,500 ESA and Incapacity Benefit claimants were underpaid Housing Benefit between 2011 and 2019.

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022

State pension could hit £10,000 a year for the first time ever in huge retirement boost

The state pension is set for a rise of £962 next year due to rising inflation - but a sea of rising costs mean pensioners may not be much better off in real terms

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Who is eligible for the £150 disability Cost of Living Payment and when it will be paid

The government will be handing out £150 of tax-free money to people receiving certain disability benefits

Manchester Evening News · Aug 8, 2022

Claim PIP or new ADP benefit for dyslexia and you could get up to £627 each month

If you have dyslexia, dyspraxia or a speech or language disorder you could be eligible for extra financial support.

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022

Two million benefit claimants given fresh hope over £1,500 back pay in DWP court row

Four people have been given permission to appeal an earlier court decision that ruled in favour of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) concerning the treatment of legacy benefits

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

DWP shares new update for people on PIP moving to new disability payment from this summer

Adult Disability Payment will replace new claims for PIP and DLA from the end of August.

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022

DWP issues urgent £650 cost of living payment warning to everyone of State Pension age

Older people only have until next week to claim £650 financial support.

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022