The Latest Breaking News from DWP

HMRC urges eligible families to claim £500 cash boost this summer

Accounts can be opened at any time of the year and used straight away

Nottingham Post · Jul 21, 2022

Jobcentres to close under DWP shake-up - full list of sites affected

The Government says they are "poorer quality, older offices"

Wales Online · Jul 21, 2022

When people can expect to get their second DWP cost of living payment

The first half of the £650 cost of living payment will begin to arrive this month

Manchester Evening News · Jul 21, 2022

DWP slips out plans to shut nine Jobcentres - full list of affected places

The Jobcentres will be shut and their services will move to a nearby site. The DWP insisted that, unlike with some back office closures and work coach cuts, no staff jobs are at risk

Daily Mirror · Jul 21, 2022

Money Saving Expert warns of three cost of living scams to watch out for in crisis

Criminals are increasingly trying to capitalise on the cost of living crisis by targeting households with bogus offers

Liverpool Echo · Jul 21, 2022

DWP provides up to £156 each week for 384,000 people with these 70 neurological conditions

Thousands of people across the UK are receiving between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks through PIP.

Daily Record · Jul 21, 2022

Glasgow property: Inside South Lanarkshire cottage on the market for just £90k

A new property in South Lanarkshire has gone up for just £90,000, and comes with two bedrooms — including an en-suite, plenty of natural light, and outdoor space

Glasgow Live · Jul 20, 2022

Nottingham City Council confirms discussions over volunteer-run libraries

It is understood the council will come to a compromise

Nottingham Post · Jul 20, 2022

Money Saving Expert issue urgent warning amid 'convincing' cost of living scams

Money Saving Expert (MSE) have issued an urgent warning in the newsletter amid cost of living scams which are said to be targeting bank accounts as inflation soars across the UK.

Glasgow Live · Jul 20, 2022

Over one million people will borrow money from family or friends during cost of living crisis

More than a quarter of families with no savings buffer said they would be unable to cope with an unexpected bill.

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022