The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Main reason Carer’s Allowance payments stop when someone reaches State Pension age

Even though there is no upper age limit for Carer’s Allowance, DWP explains why payments end.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

Martin Lewis issues warning to people due £150 disability cost of living payment over next week

Payments will be made by the DWP automatically until July 4, 2023.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

What to do if you haven't received the £150 disbility cost of living payment yet

Not all payments will be made at the beginning of the window, so don’t worry if you have not received yours yet

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2023

New State Pension may take longer to be paid to people reaching retirement age this year

Men and women turning 66 this year will be eligible to claim their State Pension entitlement.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

Top PIP conditions providing almost 3m people with up to £172 each week

The statistics from DWP for PIP conditions show an increase in the number of people claiming for Psychiatric Disorders, which is now 1,221,883

Nottingham Post · Jun 21, 2023

DWP issues important update on when people will get their £150 cost-of-living payment

And this is what to do if you don't

Wales Online · Jun 21, 2023

DWP announces new £150 disability cost of living payment window update for people due money

DWP plans to make most of the payments to those already eligible for the £150 lump sum within seven days.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

Thousands on Universal Credit disability pay ineligible for £150 cost of living payment

If someone is placed in the Universal Credit's LCWRA group it normally means their disability or condition is so severe that it hinders their ability to work or do anything to prepare for work

Nottingham Post · Jun 21, 2023

Map shows where £150 DWP payments will start to be paid this week

More than 200,000 people claiming disability benefits in Merseyside will receive a £150 boost

Liverpool Echo · Jun 21, 2023

Older people living on their own could be due £3,500 annual State Pension top-up

Pension Credit can help boost pensioner household incomes and provide access to other benefits.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023