90 results for "The Minister for Work and Pensions"

The research shows that by 2026 million pensioners could suffer from so-called “retirement tax” on their state pension. Labour will hold the current tax threshold at £12,570 up to 2027-28....

The King’s Speech today (Wednesday) outlined the Labour’s legislative priorities for the forthcoming year, including various new pension bills. Sir Keir Starmer, The Prime Minister, stated that these new measures...

Liz Kendal MP, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions who was recently appointed, has not yet responded to calls from leading anti-poverty and disability rights groups. They implore...

New figures reveal that the two-child benefit cap affects about 440,000 families in the UK, as pressure grows on the new Labour government to end the “cruel” policy. Controversial Two-child...

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) 3.5 million people are now claiming Personal Independence Payment. This highlights the growing demand for disability assistance. DWP Warns of Potential...

According to Office for National Statistics (ONS) the UK inflation rate for May fell to its lowest point in almost three years. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 2.0%...

The Woman Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has recently issued a scam alert to thousands of people across the country in response to allegations of fraudulent compensation claims. Campaigners are...

One of the largest unions in the country, Unite, is advocating for the reduction of the state pension age to 65 years old to guarantee "a respectable retirement for everyone."...

Millions of Universal Credit claimants are set to benefit from a major change to their payments this week. Eligible claimants can now access extra financial help through the Household Support...

On Friday 7 June, tens of thousands of unpaid carers in Scotland will receive a one-off payment of £288.60. This automatic payment, known as the Carer's Allowance Supplement, is made...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering major changes to the distribution of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), which could have an impact upon millions of claimants. A recent...

The Conservatives are aiming to secure the support of older voters ahead of the next election by introducing a new ‘triple lock plus’ policy to boost pensioner incomes. The new...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a report on its plans to keep an eye on people's bank accounts. The UK's 15 largest banks are expected to...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a "checklist" for persons transitioning from PIP to Adult Disability Payment in the midst of a disability benefit crackdown. DWP Issues Transition...

The government is presently attempting to recover almost £251 million from 138,000 carers. This information was revealed in a written parliamentary response and comes as ministers are being pushed to...

Social Security Scotland has confirmed that tens of thousands of people receiving Carer's Allowance will receive a one-off payment of £288.60 on Friday 7 June. The additional payment, known as...

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is currently conducting an investigation on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over suspicions of law-breaking in its treatment of disabled benefits...

People claiming benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons. Learning to drive can be costly, with...

Sir Stephen Timms, chairman of the Work and Pensions Committee, has written to Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride in response to an oral evidence session that took place last...

Under substantial government changes, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing a massive overhaul of the welfare system, warning nearly half a million people receiving Personal Independence Payments...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has informed MPs that he “understands the strong feelings” in Parliament over the lack of response to the recently published final report by the Parliamentary and...

Between June and December this year, thousands of Carer's Allowance recipients will receive one-off payments totalling £288.60. The Scottish Government automatically pays the Carer's Allowance supplement twice a year to...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a complete reform of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). It says it is investigating measures such as “stopping regular cash payments” of...

The Scottish Parliament has demanded “full compensation” for the WASPI (Women against State Pension Inequality) generation of state pensioners. Scottish Government Backs Resolution for WASPI Compensation as Pressure Mounts Following...

The UK government has decided to provide a major boost to households facing rising living costs in the face of mounting financial pressures. The Household Support Fund, a collaborative initiative...

Over three million disabled people across the UK face the risk of losing their crucial monthly payments under the new governmental reforms targeting the benefit system. PIP Reform Sparks Backlash:...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that women affected by state pension underpayments are now falling into back payments averaging around £5,000. These arrears arise from the...

MPs have issued a warning that thousands of vulnerable people could lose their welfare payments as a result of a major Universal Credit benefit switch. Universal Credit Benefit Switch Raises...

A Member of Parliament has drawn attention to a problem involving a substantial number of divorced individuals who may have been overlooked in the DWP's State Pension benefit calculation, potentially...

Ministers have been advised that private sector workers and businesses must contribute more to their pensions to avoid a retirement crisis. Urgent Reforms Needed to Bolster Pension Contributions According to...

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased payments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) this month, bringing the maximum monthly benefit for about three million recipients to £800. DWP...

Alan Brown, an SNP MP, has asked the UK government to "do the right thing" and the Labour Party "to commit" to his State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill "if they...

According to new UK government welfare reform proposals, more than one million people with mental health disorders might lose Personal Independence Payments (PIP) worth up to £737.20 every four weeks...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is likely to announce a new crackdown on DWP benefits claimants later today, following a post-pandemic spike in people being ruled unfit to work, with the NHS...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could owe substantial financial compensation to many claimants, who could receive up to £12,000. This comes after a review process launched by the...

According to current statistics, approximately one million households in the UK could lose up to £6,500 in state pension due to a simple oversight in claiming child benefit. Shockingly, child...

More than a million British households are missing an opportunity to claim the £65 weekly payment, reveals the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Older pensioners may be under the...

In a concerning development, individuals receiving care as mentally ill inpatients have been instructed to participate in jobcentre meetings regarding their benefits, further exacerbating the challenges they already have to...

As the UK nears a historic milestone, welfare costs soar, with the working-age benefits bill set to exceed £100 billion this year. This unprecedented expenditure, linked to a surge in...

Recent research sheds light on the urgent need to address the challenges posed by the aging population in the UK, particularly in relation to retirement age. The findings emphasize the...