The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Check if you qualify for new PIP-style benefit online as it opens in seven more areas this week

Adult Disability Payment starts in Fife, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire or South Ayrshire on July 25.

Daily Record · Jul 22, 2022

Queen to miss Commonwealth Games with Prince Charles set to step in

It's believed Her Majesty will miss the event due to concerns over her ability to travel

Bristol Post · Jul 22, 2022

DWP confirms benefit boost for Universal Credit, PIP and more

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that all benefits will receive a payment boost, with the extent of the rise potentially being influenced by the cost of living crisis

Glasgow Live · Jul 22, 2022

Make a new PIP claim this month and you could get backdated payments by Christmas

The DWP currently takes around 20 weeks to process new claims for the benefit worth up to £627 each month.

Daily Record · Jul 22, 2022

When second Cost of Living Payment will arrive in your bank account

The Cost of Living Payment was introduced by the Government in a bid to help those struggling to keep up with the rising cost of essentials

Bristol Post · Jul 22, 2022

DWP payment increase for Universal Credit, PIP and more benefit claimants

The pay increase will be made later this year

Nottingham Post · Jul 22, 2022

DWP makes 7.2m £326 cost of living payments over last week - check if you are due one

People on means-tested benefits should receive the payment by the end of July.

Daily Record · Jul 22, 2022

HMRC error means thousands in UK are owed £3,300

People who access one-off lump sums from their pension are taxed like monthly income, meaning they have been paying too much

Bristol Post · Jul 22, 2022

DWP issues update to anyone still waiting for £326 Cost of Living payment

Over 7 million cost of living payments have already been made, the DWP says

Manchester Evening News · Jul 22, 2022

DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit claimants set to see pay increase

The "national economic situation" will be one of the key factors when a review of state benefit rates is carried out

Liverpool Echo · Jul 22, 2022