280 results for "the Department for Work and Pensions"

People receiving state benefits may receive their payments earlier than usual due to next week's bank holiday. Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said that all Jobcentre Plus offices and...

To strengthen its campaign against benefit fraud, the UK government announced on Monday 13 May ambitious changes, promising to extend the investigative powers of the Department for Work and Pensions...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently announced two major changes are to be made to Universal Credit, which could have an impact on the financial situation of...

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...

PIP claimants may have to provide a 'proof letter' under new reforms issued by the Department of Work and Pensions. PIP Claimants Required to Provide Evidence for Purchases Under New...

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...

Amid the cost of living crisis, a substantial number of people in the UK may be eligible for a range of financial support schemes and discounts facilitated by the Department...

Eight money and cost of living adjustments that will affect bank accounts. New changes go into effect this month, affecting Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants, Universal Credit beneficiaries,...

The government intends to eliminate Universal Credit fitness for work evaluations when granting PIP and replace them with an updated Universal Credit health element. DWP Unveils Proposal to Revamp Disability Assessment for Employment...

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...

Changes to the payment schedules for various benefits facilitated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have been announced due to the May...

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...

The former head of the civil service believes that public sector pensions should be reduced to help fund pay increases.  Public Sector Pension Concerns Exacerbated by Workplace Morale Crisis Lord...

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...

The British government will be strengthening the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by extending its powers to combat benefit abuse. Akin to the authority held by HM Revenue and...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to State Pension claimants to collect £1,319 per month. Over 1.5 million older people receiving Attendance Allowance are expected to...

Millions of British citizens are going to notice changes to the dates on which they receive benefits such as the state pension, PIP, child benefit and other allowances as a...

The British Treasury has recently made a key announcement that will bring relief to many people, particularly women aged between 60 and 70. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) started reaching...

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...

Households receiving tax credits received an urgent warning after tens of thousands of payments were reduced to zero. Transition to Universal Credit Sparks Benefits Suspension The significant transition comes as...

The UK government, through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is unveiling a strategic financial boost for working parents receiving Universal Credit in the face of escalating childcare costs....

Britain is currently facing its most significant and sustained rise in the number of working-age adults unable to work due to illness since the 1990s. This highlights the urgent need...

In the wake of the UK's confirmed recession and persistent cost of living challenges, low-income families are grappling with financial strain. Research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveals alarming levels...

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...

Amidst the soaring cost of living in the UK, individuals and families eagerly anticipate essential UK financial support. Understanding the intricacies of these allocations is vital for effective financial planning....

The Department for Work and Pensions is implementing significant changes to Universal Credit payment rates from April 2025, as announced by Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, at Labour's budget…

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a budget that includes many increases to Universal Credit in an effort to give more financial support in the face of…

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…

Those who have lost their winter fuel payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Labour government are due to get it.

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.

On October 8th, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced new plans to help fight benefit fraud by working with banks to monitor claimants.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides loans of up to £812 to UK households facing financial difficulties. These loans can help cover expenses like rent, furniture, and funeral…

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is requesting Universal Credit claimants to provide additional documents, including bank statements, for benefit reviews.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering pensioners up to £3,900 through Pension Credit. A simple five-minute task could help you find out if you qualify for additional…

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined four reasons why some state pensioners might not be eligible for the £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year.

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. 

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 UK government has armed the DWP with new powers to directly deduct funds from bank accounts in a move to tackle growing benefit fraud concerns.

A DWP rule change could allow many Universal Credit claimants to apply for an additional £1,000 in mortgage support.

UK pensioners could receive extra payments and energy bill help this winter, but recent changes to eligibility may leave many without support.

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.

State pensioners will soon get letters from the DWP confirming their eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment.

People on PIP are likely to continue receiving payments of up to £737 from the DWP for their health conditions.

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.

State pensions in the UK are expected to rise by up to £461 in April 2025, thanks to a 4% wage growth under the triple lock system.

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

UK households missing out on Winter Fuel Payment still have the possibility to reduce their energy bills this winter by hundreds of pounds.