The Latest Breaking News from The Department for Work and Pensions

UN panel raises concerns with UK government over welfare bill

Committee says it has ‘credible information’ about negative impact of the legislation on disabled people

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

Nearly 370,000 British Pensioners Set to Lose Disability Benefits Under New DWP Eligibility Rules

Close to 370,000 British pensioners are facing challenging times due to eligibility rules imposed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

International Business Times UK · Jun 26, 2025

Starmer braces for biggest backbench rebellion yet as ‘horrendous’ welfare cuts spark immediate backlash

Charities warned Keir Starmer’s cuts will drive disabled people into poverty

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

UK Is Finally Updating Their Child Benefit Policies: Here's What You Should Know

The UK government is exploring updates to its Child Benefit policy, aiming to lessen the impact of the current two-child limit without full removal due to cost.

International Business Times UK · Mar 26, 2025

DWP Letter Sparks Panic as £5,000 Fines Threaten Claimants Amid Massive Benefit Cuts

Benefit claimants across the UK are being warned to keep a close eye on the post, as new letters from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

The Fashion Central · Mar 25, 2025

DWP Reveals Top Five Personal Independence Payment Claims: Psychiatric, Musculoskeletal, Neurological Dominate

Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed the five most common health conditions for which people claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP) from the Government.

The Fashion Central · Feb 18, 2025

Criticism over letters asking bereaved relatives to return pension overpayments

Sir Steve Webb said the letters from the Department for Work and Pensions do not make clear that repaying the money is voluntary.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025

MPs raise concerns over ‘Orwellian’ powers to crack down on benefit fraud

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill was approved at second reading by 343 to 87, majority 256.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Kendall seeks to ease ‘snoopers’ charter’ fears over benefit fraud crackdown

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill aims to give new powers to the Department for Work and Pensions.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

DWP ‘blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer’s allowance review’

Staffer told by official it would be inappropriate for him to give evidence to review of scandal-hit benefit

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025