The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP Bank Holiday 2022 payment dates for Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits

Bank Holidays usually mean payments come earlier

Bristol Post · Jul 20, 2022

DWP rejects call to increase PIP and other disability benefits in line with inflation before next April

The rate of inflation rose to 9.4% in June from 9.1% in May.

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

HMRC's important message to working families over £500 tax-free cash boost

Families across the UK could be entitled to help with childcare costs during the summer holidays

Liverpool Echo · Jul 20, 2022

DWP loans worth up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits can be repaid over two years

An application decision could be received in as little as seven days.

Daily Record · Jul 19, 2022

PIP: How long it really lasts and how you can lose it

Your claim can be reviewed at any time, even if you receive PIP for a fixed period

Wales Online · Jul 19, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants can be forced to return home from holiday

People who claim Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions may be forced to return home from a holiday early in some circumstances, or risk losing access to the benefit

Glasgow Live · Jul 19, 2022

Older people with any of these health issues could be due up to £369 each month

Successful Attendance Allowance claimants will receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record · Jul 19, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants could have payments stopped when on holiday

People must follow the conditions attached to their claim

Bristol Post · Jul 19, 2022

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says UK railways 'can't cope' with this weather

The government minister admits the whole system needs replacing and it will take 'decades'

Chronicle Live · Jul 19, 2022

Unknown Universal Credit rule that can force you to fly home early from holiday

The DWP has strict rules to follow when making a Universal Credit claim, and breaching them means your summer getaway could be cut short and your benefits stopped

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022