310 results for "the Department for Work and Pensions"

The DWP’s newly announced benefit rates for 2025 will bring increases across key payments, including the State Pension, Universal Credit, and Carer’s Allowance, offering relief to millions. While these adjustments…

Over 455,000 claimants have won PIP appeals after initial rejections, with many receiving enhanced awards upon review. However, delays in the appeal process and inaccuracies in initial decisions continue to…

The DWP has revealed significant delays in processing PIP reviews, with some claimants waiting over a year for decisions. Payments are guaranteed during the review period, but concerns remain about…

State pensioners in the UK may finally see their Winter Fuel Payment rise to meet soaring energy costs. Advocates argue that without increased support, millions could face a harsh winter…

State Pensions are set to rise by 4.1% in April 2025, thanks to the Triple Lock. Full New State Pension recipients will see weekly payments increase, with annual boosts of…

From April 2025, people in the UK with certain health conditions may be able to get Attendance Allowance to help with the cost of care. This benefit is for those…

The DWP has announced a 1.7% increase in four key benefits for eligible recipients of PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance, and Carer's Allowance.

The DWP's Winter Fuel Payment eligibility criteria and qualifications have been changed under the new Labour government.

The Work and Pensions Secretary has reported that disability benefits, which include PIP, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance, have increased by 1.7%.

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.

Birmingham households are set to receive a free cost of living payment worth £200 to help them during the winter months.

The DWP will send letters in October informing millions of households about the automatic £150 Warm Home Discount for winter energy bills.

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

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

Many PIP claimants could see their payments reduced or stopped as the DWP identifies key reasons in its ongoing 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...

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 provides an advantageous program for state pensioners, in addition to top-up payments. The DWP has confirmed that older individuals in a specific age bracket will...

Starting next month, millions of UK households will begin receiving letters confirming their eligibility for a £150 discount on energy bills under the Warm Home Discount scheme. This initiative, run...

Significant changes to disability benefits assessment are set to take effect in September as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduces new providers to manage the process across the...

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...

According to a new DWP report, Universal Credit claimants who are part of the Department for Work and Pensions' Intensive Work Search scheme can increase their earnings by almost £100 more over...

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...

The newly elected Labour Government plans to raise the state pension age 71 as concerns over the retirement benefit's affordability arise. State Pension Age Could Rise to 71 as Labour Consider Changes...

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...

Benefits claimants are being warned that hundreds of thousands of people have had their benefits stopped due to a large-scale migration process. DWP Update: Key Figures in Legacy Benefits Transition...

Starting from October 21, 2024, a new disability benefit will be introduced in Scotland to replace the Attendance Allowance for people over State Pension age. The benefit will first become...

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...

Thousands of UK households are urged to apply for a free cost of living payment worth £290 before the upcoming deadline. This comes after the last Conservative Party government decision...

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....

HMRC, the government's tax authority, is set to send an important tax letter to hundreds of thousands of UK residents this month urging them “not to ignore it”. UK Households...

The Department for Work and Pensions is concluding a Personal Independence Payments (PIP) consultation today. The DWP might eliminate cash payments for PIP users and substitute them with a voucher program or...