The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Date announced when people on Carer's Allowance will receive extra £270 one-off payment next month

The payment will be made automatically to unpaid carers in Scotland.

Daily Record · May 24, 2023

Older people making a new claim for £3,500 income top-up could be due first payment by July

New claims for Pension Credit can be backdated by up to three months.

Daily Record · May 24, 2023

Martin Lewis issues warning to mobile customers who 'need to move' as provider closes down

Plusnet Mobile is expected to join the EE network

Wales Online · May 24, 2023

PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to £172 from DWP

A new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could help with daily living or mobility costs.

Daily Record · May 24, 2023

All the DWP benefit and support payments confirmed in June

It comes as around 900,000 households received cost-of-living payments worth about £300 million in total in early May

Nottingham Post · May 23, 2023

Six steps to follow if you're struggling to pay your rent as costs hit a record high

Around 4.4million million people live in the private rented sector and many have struggled over the last year with the cost of their homes which are now reaching record highs

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023

Check for unclaimed benefits or discounts to help top-up your household income before summer

An online benefits calculator can indicate whether you are missing out on extra support in around 10 minutes.

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

Carer’s Allowance set to be replaced by new devolved payment before end of this year

A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024.

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

People with eyesight issues could be due up to £691 each month

More than 57,000 people are receiving between £26.90 and £172.75 each week through PIP or Adult Disability Payment.

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

Map shows where £150 DWP cost of living payments will be made in Merseyside

More than 200,000 in our region will receive the payments

Liverpool Echo · May 23, 2023