The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP Universal Credit pilot scheme sees claimants having to go to job centre daily

Staff at the DWP who get the most people into work will get a £250 bonus

Chronicle Live · Feb 27, 2023

All the Universal Credit and other benefit changes happening in the coming weeks

A series of changes will be applied to DWP and HMRC payments in the coming weeks

Manchester Evening News · Feb 27, 2023

Universal Credit cut could affect thousands amid new minimum wage rule change

Thousand of people across the UK, including Glaswegians, could be affected by the latest changes with the new payment rule having just come into force.

Glasgow Live · Feb 27, 2023

New update for people on PIP due to move to devolved disability payment this year

Social Security Scotland has issued important advice for existing claimants on PIP or DLA due to transfer from DWP.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

DWP: PIP monthly payments of £627 a month if you have one of 70 conditions

Almost three million people in the UK qualify

Bristol Post · Feb 27, 2023

All DWP Bank Holidays dates from Easter to the Coronation for Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits in 2023

Knowing exactly when you receive your money can help families to manage their finances, so here is a list of all important dates to take a note of if you claim Universal Credit, PIP or Child Benefits

Nottingham Post · Feb 27, 2023

New DWP rule change for people on Universal Credit working 15 hours or more each week

Couples working 24 hours per week between them at the adult National Living Wage rate will also see changes this week.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Special 50p coin sells for £137 online - and there are thousands of them

The Royal Mint estimates around 210,000 of the commemorative coins were made, so you could have one in your change

Nottingham Post · Feb 27, 2023

New £900 cost of living payment cannot be more frequent due to ‘clunky’ computer systems

The Treasury Committee said payments to people on means-tested benefits should be spread out over six months in winter.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

New £400 energy bill lump sum support launched - who is eligible

From today, February 27, people can apply directly for the scheme

Nottingham Post · Feb 27, 2023