The Latest Breaking News from DWP

List of DWP benefits you can no longer claim after reaching State Pension age

State Pension provides financial support to millions of people across the UK - but you won't be able to claim certain benefits after reaching pension age

Chronicle Live · Mar 21, 2023

Low-income households urged to switch to broadband social tariff to beat price hikes starting next month

Millions of broadband and mobile phone bills are set to rise higher than the rate of inflation in less than two weeks.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 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 21, 2023

Older people on PIP claiming State Pension set to receive up to £1,506 each month from April

People on the full New State Pension and highest level of PIP or ADP awards could get up to £19,853 in next financial year.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023

DWP Universal Credit claims update as free help scheme given £22million boost

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it is extending the “Help to Claim” scheme with an extra £22million investment to keep the scheme going

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

DWP statement amid growing anger about cost of living payment date

Cash-strapped families want to know exactly when they will get help from the Government

Nottingham Post · Mar 20, 2023

Full list of DWP Universal Credit payment dates for Easter and bank holidays

Benefits, including Universal Credit, will be paid differently in April and May owing to the public holidays

Chronicle Live · Mar 20, 2023

New update on devolved disability payment processing times for people waiting on decision

Some 60% of nearly 20,000 new applications were approved for an award of up to £627 a month by January 2023.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023

The savings account that could earn you as much as £1,000 'free money' a year

Anyone aged between 18 and 39 can open up a LISA, saving up a serious amount of cash for the future

Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2023

How to claim DWP Universal Credit as free support scheme extended to help people apply

We have explained the procedure for applying for Universal Credit and how you can go about getting payments as well as the help available for making a claim

Chronicle Live · Mar 20, 2023