The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP plans new system to record disability health assessments

A new telephone platform and enhancements to the Video Assessment application are among the changes

Bristol Post · Apr 24, 2023

Martin Lewis issues pensions warning to anyone who has been divorced

The financial guru took to Twitter to warn people of a simple mistake which may impact their pension should they be getting a divorce.

Chronicle Live · Apr 24, 2023

People on State Pension can quickly check eligibility for £3,500 top-up online before making new claim

The online calculator can be used by friends or family to help older people claim extra support.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023

Full list of people who may not be due £301 cost of living payment starting this week

The first part of the £900 means-tested cost of living support will be paid between April 25 and May 17, 2023.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023

Older people living on their own could be due up to £201 extra each week

Low income pensioner households may also qualify for the £301 cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023

DWP: List of benefits that won't qualify for tomorrow's £301 cost of living payment

The first of three payments lands tomorrow - with around eight million Britons receiving the first instalment of the £900 booster

Chronicle Live · Apr 24, 2023

Martin Lewis urges Universal Credit claimants to check for cheap broadband as prices rise

The Money Saving Expert has a comparison tool where consumers can find the cheapest broadband deals, as well as handy tariffs for those on benefits

Bristol Post · Apr 24, 2023

DWP says new digital PIP service to be designed around needs of people claiming health benefit

A small-scale trial of the online PIP service is being offered to 60 new claimants each day.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023

Who will get the £301 DWP cost of living payment this week

The payment is the first of £900 expected to be paid to thousands of people this year

Wales Online · Apr 24, 2023

Exact code that will show in your bank when £301 cost of living payment arrives

The £301 cash payment is the first of three instalments that will make up the £900 cost of living cash over the next year - see who is eligible for the help and when it will arrive

Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023