The Latest Breaking News from DWP

ITV Good Morning Britain's Andi Peters: 'I'm trying my hardest to hide it!' after Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley quizzing

The presenter was quizzed on the show

Nottingham Post · Mar 9, 2023

DWP urged to consider providing dedicated financial help for people on a low income living alone

Using an online benefits calculator is the quickest way to check for unclaimed financial support.

Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023

Specific groups of people on benefits who will not receive £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

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

Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023

DWP confirms State Pension age review will determine whether current retirement rules ‘remain appropriate’

There has been much speculation that the DWP is set to bring forward changes to the official retirement age.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

State pension deadline extended to plug national insurance gaps

A deadline for making voluntary national insurance contributions has been extended from April 5 to July 31 after customer phonelines were busy

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

DWP writing to older people ‘soon’ to encourage them to check eligibility for Pension Credit worth £3,500

The letters will also contain information about the State Pension uprating from April.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

DWP should introduce £25 weekly uplift to Universal Credit and legacy benefits, MPs say

Lib Dem and SNP MPs said the Government should reintroduce the uplift given to Universal Credit claimants during the pandemic

Nottingham Post · Mar 8, 2023

DWP urged to introduce new £25 weekly uplift for Universal Credit and legacy benefit claimants

“Poverty breeds worse health outcomes", the MP said

Nottingham Post · Mar 8, 2023

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice after DWP pension deadline extended

The deadline to add more National Insurance contributions towards your state pension has been extended for a short time by the government

Manchester Evening News · Mar 8, 2023

Martin Lewis gives advice to eligible households still waiting for £200 alternative energy bill support payment

The Government says it has paid the money for people using alternative fuels – but some people are yet to receive the cash

Nottingham Post · Mar 8, 2023