The Latest Breaking News from GovUK

Martin Lewis fan reveals how she claimed 'life changing' £1,500 in back pay

MoneySavingExpert reader Jackie was awarded both £1,500 upfront and an extra £185 every two weeks going forward after she made a claim for Pension Credit - are you eligible as well?

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2022

DWP announces important update for people making a claim for New Style JSA

New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance does not qualify for the £650 cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

DWP benefit claimants receiving less money each month due to deductions may be able to reduce amount

An average of £78 is being deducted from Universal Credit payments each month.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2022

New £400 energy rebate update offers hope to households not eligible for the scheme in October

The UK Government is ‘exploring options' for other ways to support households who do not currently qualify.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2022

Carer's Allowance could provide an extra £270 every month and a bonus payment this Christmas

You could be eligible for weekly Carer’s Allowance payments of £69.70 plus an extra £245.70 in December.

Daily Record · Jun 18, 2022

Number of people claiming PIP support of up to £627 each month in Scotland at all-time high

Four conditions account for 80% of the overall Scottish total of 313,620 PIP claimants.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

New Carer’s Allowance claim guide updated to reflect potential impact of State Pension on benefit

If you qualify for Carer’s Allowance, your other benefit payments may change.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

Martin Lewis warns almost 1million people are missing out on extra £3,300 a year

Martin Lewis has joined a Pension Credit "call for action" from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - we explain how the benefit works and who is eligible

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

DWP confirms date 8m households will receive first part of £650 cost of living payment next month

Eligible households in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a payment for £326 in July.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

DWP rejects call to give £650 cost of living payment to people on contribution-based ESA

A Labour MP also called for other non-means tested benefits to receive the payment.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2022