The Latest Breaking News from DWP

People of State Pension age living on their own could be due an extra £201 each week from April

Successful new claims for Pension Credit may also qualify for the £900 cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023

All of the benefits, pensions and cost of living payments going out in March

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

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

DWP confirms more than 8m families to get first £301 cost of living payment in Spring

After confirming the schedule for five cost of living payments through the 2023/24 financial year, the DWP detailed in Parliament last month more detail on the support

Nottingham Post · Mar 15, 2023

Specific date new DWP payment rates will start from next month for State Pension and other benefits

Most benefit payments are calculated in arrears which means it could be mid-May before you see the uprating.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Young people urged to check for unclaimed £2,000 in UK Government savings account

Child Trust Funds were set up for every child born between September 1, 2002 and January 2, 2011.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Disability benefits could provide support of up to £627 each month for people with dementia

Family members of 944,000 people with dementia should be aware of financial help available.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

DWP cost of living payment schedule for 2023/24 and eligibility rules

More details are expected to be announced around the £37 billion cost of living package

Bristol Post · Mar 14, 2023

All DWP, benefits and pension payments to expect in March as households face cost of living crisis

A round-up of all the support payments to expect this month

Chronicle Live · Mar 14, 2023

New cost of living payment date details for people due £900, £150 or £300 from DWP

Millions of households are set to receive extra financial help over the coming months.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

DWP unable to say if Spring Cost of Living payments will be made before April 1

The Department of Work and Pensions has said a statement will be made in 'due course' confirming payment dates

Belfast Live · Mar 14, 2023