The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Older people could still qualify for £301 cost of living payment by making new claim for Pension Credit

Successful new claims for Pension Credit received before May 19 will qualify for backdated £301 payment.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

Five planets will line up across the sky in rare display tonight

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus will be visible around the UK

Manchester Evening News · Mar 28, 2023

DWP announces when those eligible for £301 cost of living can expect cash to arrive in bank account

The payment - which is part of the Government’s cost-of-living support - will be the first of three totalling £900 over the next 12 months

Bristol Post · Mar 28, 2023

Royal Navy reveals why huge warship was docked in Liverpool

Striking pictures showed the ship in Liverpool on Saturday

Liverpool Echo · Mar 28, 2023

New £301 cost of living payment rules could see more people due cash help this Spring

Claimants who do not receive a benefit payment during the qualifying period may still receive cost of living cash.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

NHS dentist charges to rise in April 2023 - list of new prices

The NHS has said that standard charges will go up from April 25

Nottingham Post · Mar 28, 2023

People of State Pension age have until end of week to claim £600 energy bill help from DWP

Thousands of people have still not claimed the Winter Fuel Payment for 2023/23.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

Rare 50p coin sells for £234 on eBay - with thousands more in circulation

The 50p piece features the Chinese Pagoda at the Royal Botanic Garden on the tails side, with the Queen's portrait on the other

Chronicle Live · Mar 28, 2023

Martin Lewis' MSE gives five-day warning over 68p item before it goes up in price

The financial experts say you can bulk buy stamps in advance of the price rise but you must make sure you get the right ones

Chronicle Live · Mar 28, 2023

Martin Lewis issues energy bill warning to people considering switching to fixed-tariff before summer

The consumer champion also shared how much less than the £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee may be worthwhile switching to.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023