245 results for "The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)"

New rules cut Winter Fuel Payments for many pensioners, with Pension Credit promoted as a replacement, but some will still miss out.

Starting Monday, 16 September 2024, UK households can apply for £500 in Cost of Living support, according to Cheshire East Council. This is the third opportunity for people to be...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will make significant changes to disability benefit assessments in September. The adjustments will affect how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims are evaluated. DWP...

This winter has witnessed the UK government announce significant changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, and thus thousands of pensioners are being called upon to assess if they qualify for...

As many struggle with the rising costs of living, Brits are being reminded to ensure they are receiving all the financial assistance they are qualified for to. This year, DWP benefits increased...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is pursuing prosecution and investigating claimants under caution following unintentional violations. Benefit Claimant Faces Penalty and Prosecution Threat Over Allowance Error Clemency Jacques...

A conservative think tank has proposed a £5,000 Parental Allowance, urging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC to consider it. Onwards has joined parenting platform Mumsnet to suggest offering a £5,000 tax...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to provide state pensioners with two benefit payments this winter, estimated at £175 following the cut of the £300 Winter Fuel...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently confirmed that Universal Credit recipients may be eligible for an extra monthly payment if there has been a delay in processing...

Many people may not be aware that they are potentially missing out on approximately £7,293 each due to an error in State Pension calculations by the Department for Work and...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning a significant change of Personal Independent Payments (PIP), considering implementing a catalogue or voucher system to replace the standard payment schemes....

Due to the upcoming bank holidays, payment dates are set to change as revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The first bank holiday, observed only in Scotland,...

People on Universal Credit can get up to £1,739 per month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), even during the summer months. Universal Credit Childcare Support Benefits for...

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...

People receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) have to inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about any changes in their circumstances or could risk having their benefit entitlement revoked,...

A set of four new videos recently appeared on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) website about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an aim to inform people about the...

According to the most recent figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), there were 6.9 million people across England, Scotland and Wales, getting financial help through Universal Credit at...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided clarifications on whether investigators can reach out to claimants' neighbours if a claim of benefit fraud is made against them.  In...

Many older PIP claimants who receive the low rate of the mobility component may be able to request a review of their claim from the Department for Work and Pensions...

According to the latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), State Pension currently provides regular financial help for 12.7 million seniors across the country, including more than...

According to the latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), 6.7 million individuals in Great Britain receive financial assistance through Universal Credit on a monthly basis. This...

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...

Almost one million people all over Great Britain, including 83,903 residing in Scotland, are presently getting £81.90 each week in Carer’s Allowance. Key Updates for Carer's Allowance Recipients Traveling Abroad...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that it has discontinued the benefit claims of 184,000 people transitioning to Universal Credit. People Urged to Transition to Universal Credit...

According to the latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the total number of people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance almost hit 1.6 million by...

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) almost 1.6 million older people were receiving extra financial support through Attendance Allowance at the end of November 2023. This marks...

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) the number of people who have applied for out-of-work sickness benefits has reached unprecedented highs in the first four months of...

New figures reveal that claims made to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have seen a noticeable rise. The significant demand for the disability benefit arises as new reforms...

According to recent figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), there are now more than 3.5 million people in Great Britain receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP). This includes...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides State Pension and welfare benefits to about 22.7 million people across the United Kingdom. New numbers revealed in the 2024 Fraud and...

According to the most recent data available from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), about 12.7 million seniors nationwide, including over a million retirees residing in Scotland, presently receive...

A detailed report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has highlighted the groups most affected by the transition from traditional benefits to Universal Credit (UC). The Department for Work...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to increase the support it provides to carers following criticism that current payments are insufficient to cover costs. DWP's Carer's...

The latest numbers from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are currently 3.5 million adults across Great Britain receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including approximately 218,859 residing...

People born in certain years are set to see a significant increase in their state pension from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), amounting to more than £600 a year. ...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it has been reviewing thousands of pensioners' bank statements following a significant increase in fraud. Pension Credit Overpayments Surge to £520 Million,...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided a full overview of the eligibility criteria for the recently extended Household Support Fund. The extension, which runs until the end...

State pensioners may be entitled for up to £3,200 in additional support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), but millions are potentially missing out. DWP Reveals Range of...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures, 6.4 million people were claiming Universal Credit as of the end of January 2024. This figure comprises 2.4...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, the State Pension provides vital financial support to approximately 12.7 million people in the United Kingdom, including more...

More than one million individuals over State Pension are set to get a series of one-off payments worth nearly £370 before the end of this year by the Scottish Government...

The latest statistics from Social Security Scotland show that 685 applications for Carer Support Payment were made by the end of March, counting 430 claims processed and a decision letter...

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 DWP announces crucial support for people of State Pension age facing disabilities: eligible individuals may now receive an extra £326 monthly. State Pension Age Individuals Eligible for Additional Benefits...

This June is set to bring an avalanche of financial updates that could affect your personal finances. From new cost of living payments to Universal Credit updates, here's a look...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update regarding its plans to scrap the Tax Credit benefit. DWP Announces End of Tax Credit Claims Amid Transition to Universal...