280 results for "the Department for Work and Pensions"

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions recently disclosed details on who will be eligible for the latest batch of summer cost of living payments. Cost of Living Payments: Household Fund Extension...

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...

PIP recipients may have to provide “medical evidence” in order to be able to receive their payments as part of new system reform. It is one of the numerous changes...

After a change in the law, some groups of older individuals receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and receiving an award for the lower rate of mobility element may be entitled...

People over State Pension age who live in five Scottish local councils will be the first in the country to be eligible for a new disability payment beginning in October. Introduction...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update on the status of the State Pension Underpayments Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) initiative. State Pension Underpayment Update:...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced changes to May's benefit payment date due to the upcoming bank holiday. Millions of beneficiaries throughout the UK will receive their scheduled...

An online petition with over 59,500 signatures has been started to demand a weekly State Pension payout of around £550 to bring it into compliance with the National Living Wage....

The most recent statistics provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal that a staggering number of individuals, exceeding 6.7 million, are currently benefiting from financial assistance through...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has vowed to offer people additional time and assistance in order for them to find a job. The pledge comes as new Universal...

An emerging online petition advocates for equitable treatment, urging all individuals over retirement age to receive the updated State Pension weekly rate of £221.20, highlighting the disparity faced by those...

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...

Millions of Britons will be getting higher payments beginning next week. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the changes will apply to potentially millions of people...

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 British government has a range of financial benefits for families bringing up children with disabilities, illnesses or health conditions, including autism. Among these benefits is Disability Living Allowance (DLA),...

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 Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering individuals of State Pension age an increase in income if they suffer from hearing impairment. Approximately 12 million adults in the...

Members of an online benefit advisory forum are still reporting receiving backdated Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) ranging from £5,000 to almost £11,000 following a recent rule change by the Department...

Following the government's announcement of a review of the benefits, significant changes to the DWP's Personal Independence Payments could be implemented soon. However, for the time being, the Department for...

Housing costs, both rental and ownership, have soared in recent years. This surge in housing costs raises the question of what kind of help the government can provide. So, If...

Scotland is about to implement a new Disability Benefit Scheme, the Pension Age Disability Payment, for people of State Pension age with a disability or long-term condition. This new payment...

Over 1,000 unpaid carers in Wales' picturesque county of Monmouthshire are receiving much-needed financial help, according to the latest figures. However, a leading charity championing these unsung heroes has claimed...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is coming under increasing pressure to review the compensation due to Waspi women (Women Against State Pension Inequality). This follows a decision by...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a wide range of financial support schemes for older people, of which the state pension is one of the most important. However,...

Approximately two million people in the United Kingdom suffer from impaired vision or a degenerative eye condition. More than 59,267 working-age persons under 65 receive additional financial assistance through Personal...

The government has reopened its multi-million pound Hardship Fund in response to the economic impact of the pandemic. If you are a low-income household or on benefits, you can apply...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, 3.5 million persons in the UK were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as of the end of January...

DWP Attendance Allowance (AA) is a significant financial benefit for people over State Pension age. In particular, it benefits those with health problems such as arthritis and back pain, which...