The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP £450 cost of living boost for millions landing in bank accounts in days

People on Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit are among those who may be eligible for the money

Chronicle Live · Jul 2, 2023

DWP warns 'you may have to pay it back' after millions sent one-off £150 payment

More than 6 million people have been sent the one-off lump sum by the Government

Manchester Evening News · Jul 2, 2023

Millions of Brits to receive £450 cost of living payment in days - all you need to know

Cost of living payments are being offered to Brits who have been eligible for various means-tested benefits this year for further cushioning against soaring bills and living costs

Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023

DWP 'special payment' after mistake impacts around 1,000 claimants

If you received Income Support for a health condition or disability on or after January 2011, you could be entitled to this 'special payment'

Bristol Post · Jun 30, 2023

Thousands could receive 'special payment' after DWP error - see who can claim

The DWP said that those who are eligible to claim the money were initially told to apply for a different benefit scheme.

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

DWP error could see thousands of benefit claimants given 'special payment'

Those who are eligible will still be in receipt of Income Support, or have moved onto income-related Employment Support Allowance or Universal Credit

Chronicle Live · Jun 30, 2023

Thousands could get 'special payment' after DWP mistake - see who can claim

The DWP said those who are eligible for the cash were told to claim a different benefit to what they should've claimed - which saw them receive less money

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

Multiple DWP changes to finances and payments coming into effect in July

We have rounded up the biggest changes to be aware of, and how you might be impacted

Nottingham Post · Jun 30, 2023

July dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions

Food prices increasing at their fastest rate in almost 45 years, ONS has warned

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

June dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions

Help available as more than 10m Britons struggling with bills, according to new study

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023