The Latest Breaking News from DWP

What today’s rise in interest rates means for your money and when they might go down

It is the 11th consecutive increase in the base rate, and the highest since 2008

Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023

DWP shares simple way to check whether you are due £301 cost of living payment

Government signals that the rules will be the same as last year

Nottingham Post · Mar 23, 2023

Top tips for first-time buyers looking to step onto the property ladder this year

Five steps to follow to help you reach your mortgage milestone.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

Devolved benefits and payments only available to people in Scotland set to increase next month

Scottish Child Payment has already increased to £25 per week for every eligible child.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

MPs set to debate support for women of all ages living in poverty across UK

Figures from the Fawcett Society show that 64 per cent of the lowest paid workers are women.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

March dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

More state support will be paid out as millions continue to struggle

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

April dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Three-month extension of energy price guarantee welcomed but key state support schemes expiring

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

People on Universal Credit with certain health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

Two areas of Wales named as freeports with tax breaks to create jobs

The UK and Welsh governments said the two freeports have the potential to create 20,000 jobs by 2030

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023

All of the supermarket groceries which have more than doubled in price in 2023 - full list

Consumer experts at Which? found that budget brand items have been the hardest hit by price surges - on average, rising in the region of 22.9 per cent.

Chronicle Live · Mar 22, 2023