The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP Universal Credit payment dates expected to change over five bank holidays in April and May 2023

There will be an extra bank holiday this year because of the King's coronation

Nottingham Post · Mar 13, 2023

New Universal Credit rule change will not affect specific groups of people during pilot phase

DWP is providing focused support for people who remain unemployed or with low earnings after 13 and 26-weeks of claiming Universal Credit.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

People urged to check State Pension forecast to find out how much money they are due each week

A deadline has been extended allowing people more time to boost their retirement pot.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

27 household items and how much they will cost to run each time from next month

The cost of doing a single load of laundry could go up from 71p to 86p if the Energy Price Guarantee rises to £3,000.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

The people on DWP benefits who will not receive £301 cost of living payment this spring

Millions of people will qualify, but some will miss out altogether

Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023

New cost of living support for people on disability benefits including PIP due for debate in Parliament

Petitions calling for the £650 payment and an energy grant for people on a disability will be debated by MPs in May.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

New details for people on Carer’s Allowance moving to devolved payment next year

A full rollout of the new devolved benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

New measures to boost workforce participation for benefit claimants, over-50s and long-term sick or disabled on way

The Treasury has announced new steps to boost workforce participation ahead of this week’s Budget.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

Full list of DWP benefit claimants not eligible for £301 cost of living payment

The first part of the £900 means-tested cost of living payment is due in the new financial year

Liverpool Echo · Mar 13, 2023

DWP explains PIP review process – as well as those most likely to get 'light touch' review and ongoing payments

PIP awards last for between a few months and ten years before a review is needed

Nottingham Post · Mar 13, 2023