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New Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)  Secretary Liz Kendall is set to reaffirm Labour’s dedication to its manifesto Back-to-work plan, emphasizing that addressing economic inactivity is crucial to the...

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...

This upcoming August bank holiday may cause some payment changes for many people. This adjustment could impact disbursements such as Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP). If your payment is due on Monday 26 August, you are likely to receive it on...

Millions of people nationwide are presently claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). There are currently 3.5 million individuals receiving up to £737.20 every four-week pay cycle. PIP Update: DWP Extends Payments...

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...

August 26 is a Bank Holiday, so some people will get their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit payments a bit earlier than usual. With the ongoing cost of...

Beginning tomorrow, July 1,more than 90, 000 people currently claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Child Tax Credits will be migrated to Universal Credit. Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)...

In its latest crackdown on fraud and error, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has affirmed it is issuing urgent messages to Universal Credit claimants. Authorities are conducting  'targeted...

Parents of disabled children are being urged to act before running the risk of facing a shock in retirement in later life. Parents Caring for Disabeled Children Could Face a...

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...

July will be a month of major changes in your pocket, with Ofgem lowering its price cap as well as new rules by some of the biggest high street banks....

According to the Guardian, more than 200,000 people have been wrongfully investigated for housing benefit fraud and error after a government algorithm failed to operate as expected. Two-thirds of claims...

Council tax bills are expected to climb by £600 per year, delivering a cost-of-living shock to millions of households throughout the UK. Council Tax Warning: Funding Crisis Looms for Local...

Seven major money and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) adjustments will take effect in July. The upcoming month will bring updates to everything from energy bills to benefits, which...

A 'cruel' Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits cap will result in hundreds of thousands additional households losing £4,300 per year. The Growing Impact of DWP's Universal Credit Rule...

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...

Households facing financial hardship and in receipt of one of the eight specified benefits can receive up to £300 of cost of living assistance. This is part of the Government's...

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...

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are starting to see a £470 rise in their accounts. Some will begin to receive the extra pay today, with four more critical dates remaining...

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...

Recent data from a national charity reveals that nearly 4.4 million people in Britain are currently living with diabetes. Additionally, an estimated 1.2 million individuals may have Type 2 diabetes...

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...

Thousands of benefit claimants are set to receive vital letters from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) starting today. DWP Letters Signal Universal Credit Transition The DWP is now...

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...

Scottish parents of children under the age of 16 are now set to receive £106.80 every month through the Scottish Child Payment. The weekly payment of £26.70, which is only...

Recently, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) updated the list of identification documents required for people claiming Universal Credit in the UK. With 6.7 million people currently receiving Universal...

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...

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 UK government has announced plans to give workers an extra £450 as the autumn approaches, in a bid to address what it sees as an unfair burden on people's...

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...

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 Cornwall council has received an additional £4.5 million as part of the government's free initiative to support struggling UK households. Each council receives a varied amount of funds based...

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...

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 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...

NHS prescription prices in the UK rose by 2.59% on May 1, marking a dark day for individuals in need of medication. Many are blasting the rise in prices to...

Following the passage of a key deadline, HMRC has begun issuing £10 daily fines to anyone who have yet to complete their self-assessment tax return. HMRC Imposes Daily Fines for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...