The Latest Breaking News from Jobcentre Plus

Young, Broke and Hopeful: Wales Sets up £2.5bn Scheme To Get 56,000 Unemployed Welsh Youth off the Dole

Wales is implementing a £2.5 billion scheme to help over 56,000 young people into work, addressing a sharp rise in youth unemployment with job placements and localised support initiatives.

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

DWP cold weather payment explained - who is eligible and how to get them?

Here’s all you need to know about the Cold Weather Payments — and whether you’re eligible

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

What is a cold weather payment, how much is it, and how can I get one?

The payments will automatically be added to the accounts of those eligible – but how much are cold weather payments?

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

All DWP payments being made today ahead of May bank holiday

The DWP and HMRC are brining forward a number of benefit payments, including Universal Credit, ahead of the bank holiday

Bristol Post · May 26, 2023

DWP warning for benefits claimants ahead of spring bank holiday

State support going out one working day early in many cases to accommodate long weekend

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

DWP and HMRC confirm bank holiday payment date changes including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

The upcoming spring bank holiday in the final week of May means that many people on benefits will receive their payments early - here's the full list of who is affected

Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023

DWP and HMRC confirm early payments for some claimants due to the bank holiday

DWP has confirmed changes to scheduled payments

Nottingham Post · May 22, 2023

DWP and HMRC confirm early payments for some people due State Pension or benefits next week

Scheduled payments including Universal Credit and Child Benefit due on the bank holiday will be paid early.

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

DWP: Little-known ways Universal Credit claimants, pensioners and students can claim discounted travel

There are lots of ways people can save money with travel

Bristol Post · May 17, 2023

Disabled people 'struggle to find work due to lack of support at Jobcentres'

A lack of adequate assistive technology and poor training of Jobcentre Plus staff means people with complex disabilities struggle to use the services, according to a leading charity

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023