90 results for "The Minister for Work and Pensions"

In the UK, people receiving Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Adult Disability Allowance (ADP) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could see their monthly income increase from April 2025.

Major financial changes to DWP benefits are on the horizon for November, including new eligibility criteria and a potential £200 boost for families.

The proposed legislation could enable 1.3 million low-paid workers to claim statutory sick pay from the first day of sickness. 

Starting Monday, 16 September, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing new rules that will limit Winter Fuel Payments. DWP Faces Criticism Over Winter Fuel Payments and Pension...

Ofgem is expected to announce the new energy price cap on Friday, with analysts at Cornwall Insight predicting a 10% increase starting October 1. Upcoming Payments to Support Households and...

Towards the start of this summer, the Scottish Government announced that almost 89,000 one-off Carer’s Allowance recipients received £288.60 each. This was a total of 25.6 million pounds in June...

With the labour government, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to change its priorities from welfare to work, according to the department's new minister. UK Labour to...

A new proposal suggests that Jobcentres, which serves those using Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Universal Credit across the UK, should integrate NHS services in order to get...

A warning has been issued to State Pension-age individuals as the income gap between the poorest pensioners and those on average incomes widens. According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies...

Industry experts have welcomed new measures announced in the King's speech on Wednesday, aimed at helping individuals increase their pension savings. However, they note that further efforts are required.  The...

New Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)  Secretary Liz Kendall is set to reaffirm Labour’s dedication to its manifesto Back-to-work plan, emphasizing that addressing economic inactivity is crucial to the...

This upcoming August bank holiday may cause some payment changes for many people. This adjustment could impact disbursements such as Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP). If your payment is due on Monday 26 August, you are likely to receive it on...

Elderly people (Pensioners) in the UK are getting ready for a possible big tax hit if Labour wins the next vote. But even if the Conservatives stay in control, retired...

Seven major money and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) adjustments will take effect in July. The upcoming month will bring updates to everything from energy bills to benefits, which...

Thousands of benefit claimants are set to receive vital letters from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) starting today. DWP Letters Signal Universal Credit Transition The DWP is now...

Millions of people are finding it increasingly difficult to pay their bills, buy essentials or even maintain a secure home unless they rely on state benefits, as the cost of...

The UK government has announced plans to give workers an extra £450 as the autumn approaches, in a bid to address what it sees as an unfair burden on people's...

Many elderly Scottish households can anticipate receiving a series of one-off payments, totalling up to £367 per home, as winter approaches. Offered by the Scottish Government and the Department for...

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new scheme concerning a  ‘joined-up work and health support service’ to assist nearly 59,000 persons suffering from long-term illnesses or...

Following Labour MP Navendu Mishra's question about whether an assessment of the “average financial impact per claimant of the discontinuation of Disability Cost of Living Payments” had been made, the...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has stated that he can “rule out” raising the State Pension age in order to support the UK Government's proposal to abolish National...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are rolling out a long-awaited online service to simplify the process of topping up National Insurance Contributions...

The UK Benefits System is on the verge of major changes that will redefine the way its citizens interact with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These include people...

Over the last few years, the number of people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for mental health problems has risen dramatically across the UK. The Department for Work and Pensions...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced massive changes to the UK's welfare system. Mr Sunak stated in a speech on Friday morning that it is a "moral mission" to reform...

According to a Resolution Foundation analysis, a single parent who rents and works 30 hours per week at the national living wage will be roughly £3,800 better off in 2024–25...

The cost of maintaining 'Gold-Plated' public sector pensions will be shouldered by taxpayers to the tune of an extra £2.5 billion, following the granting of one of the biggest pay...

April 6 represented an important turning point for 29 million British citizens, as a record reduction in National Insurance Tax Cut came into effect. This transformational event is the result...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled ambitious plans to optimize £1.4 trillion in pension schemes, aiming to enhance benefits for savers and contribute to the broader economic...

The government's plan to end the universal winter heating payment means major consequences for pensioners across the UK.

UK households have a unique opportunity to reduce some of their energy costs thanks to the Warm Home Discount Scheme. 

Just as the weather is getting colder in the UK, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has restarted its Cold Weather Payment program to offer assistance to households at…

New changes may enable up to 10 million employees to benefit, including 30,000 fathers and partners who were not previously entitled to paternity leave.

The Department for Work and Pensions scraps its plan to replace PIP cash payments with vouchers, but warns of new reforms.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced an update on proposed changes to the review period and criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) under the new Labour government.

The DWP is reaching out to individuals over 66 who may qualify for Pension Credit, aiming to boost their financial support and benefits.

New evidence indicates that a new group of state pensioners appear to have errors on their state pension and could claim up to £12,400 worth of back payments.

A new type of pension scheme could help millions boost their retirement savings. The Government is looking to expand Collective Defined Contribution pensions (CDC).

Nearly half a million tax credit claimants are at risk of losing their benefits as the government transitions all legacy benefit recipients to Universal Credit.

People who qualify for the Winter Fuel Payments will begin receiving the money in their bank accounts starting November.

A potential £16 billion tax increase on pension contributions could significantly reduce pension savings. Sir Steve Webb suggested this could occur if employers are required to pay National Insurance on…

UK households could receive up to £3,225 in Cost of Living payments by Christmas, with various schemes offering vital support.

The UK government aims to reduce record high sick leave numbers, with plans for job support and healthcare reforms under review.

DWP prioritizes PIP claims with new measures to speed up payments, reducing in-person assessments and streamlining reviews.

Seven out of ten disabled pensioners stand to lose £300 in energy bill assistance through the Winter Fuel Allowance. DWP Confirms Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Will Hit 1.6 Million Disabled...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that older people receiving Attendance Allowance may also be eligible for Pension Credit, a benefit designed to support those on a...

State pensioners are being informed that the expected £900 increase from the 'Triple Lock' policy is intended to balance the reduction in the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. This comes ahead...

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has appealed to pensioners before the changes come into force. In the most recent weekly email fork, Lewis alerted the pensioners to check about the Winter...

According to Sir Steve Webb, a former LIb Dem pensions minister, new evidence indicates that mistakes are still being made when it comes to State Pension payment claims. State Pension...

The new Minister for Social Security and Disabilities at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has suggested an update on the efforts to implement significant changes to Personal Independence...