DWP

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, as a State Pension Age campaign passes 112,000 in a call to boost for jobs for younger workers

Department for Works and Pensions

Calls to cut state pension age to 65 and free up jobs for younger workers grow

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Budget 2026 what to expect from John Healey as Chancellor prepares major announcement

Screen grab of MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, appearing before the Ali Bell, Director of Communications and Policy, Consumer Council for Water, for a hearing on regulation of water, energy and broadband, at the House of Commons, London.

Screen grab of MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, appearing before the Ali Bell, Director of Communications and Policy, Consumer Council for Water, for a hearing on regulation of water, energy and broadband, at the House of Commons, London.

Martin Lewis on DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners and DWP benefit claimants could get £150 off bills under scheme reopening

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Department for Works and Pensions

What is the triple lock? The DWP state pension rule facing Budget pressure

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

The DWP State Pension age change being proposed to help young adults get jobs

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as it has been revealed that mental health-related PIP claims are rising sharply and the number of people entitled to the disability benefit hit a record 4.09 million.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as it has been revealed that mental health-related PIP claims are rising sharply and the number of people entitled to the disability benefit hit a record 4.09 million.

DWP PIP claims hit record 4.09 million as anxiety, depression and ADHD cases rise

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face deadline next week

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a double lock, former pensions secretary Therese Coffey has suggested

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a double lock, former pensions secretary Therese Coffey has suggested

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions face DWP State Pension shake-up as triple lock branded ‘idiotic’

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

Carers have just days left to act as DWP plans major benefits rules shake-up

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

DWP confirms Pension Credit and Housing Benefit major claim change for pensioners

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government says it wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government says it wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work.

DWP unveils major workplace sickness policy overhaul as disability debate grows

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

DWP and council checks cancel hundreds of Blue Badges in new fraud crackdown

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

DWP issues response as thousands call for PIP rule change for 'dangerous condition'

Thousands of DWP benefit claimants warned they could face driving bans

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Department for Works and Pensions

State Pension Age to rise again? DWP minister says changes are 'delicate decision'

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

Millions on benefits urged to act as DWP seeks fresh evidence from claimants

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Disability DWP benefits fear as minister says 'cuts must come'

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system, report finds

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants are urged to come forward

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out as rates rise

Ministers face pressure to reform Cold Weather Payments as campaigners argue £25 is too low and support should be paid before temperatures drop.

Ministers face pressure to reform Cold Weather Payments as campaigners argue £25 is too low and support should be paid before temperatures drop.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP £25 Cold Weather Payments 'too slow and too low' campaigners warn

Pensioners are being urged to check their Winter Fuel payment has arrived in their bank account by January 28 2026

Pensioners are being urged to check their Winter Fuel payment has arrived in their bank account by January 28 2026

DWP Winter Fuel Payment deadline this month for pensioners born after September 1959

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

Child Benefit is to increase for 2026, says HMRC

Child Benefit is to increase for 2026, says HMRC

Millions to see Child Benefit increase in 2026 as new amount confirmed

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas 2025 and New Year

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

DWP Cold Weather Payment postcodes are made when the temperature goes below zero for seven days

DWP Cold Weather Payment postcodes are made when the temperature goes below zero for seven days

Cold Weather Payments

DWP Cold Weather Payment postcodes: who is eligible for and when are they paid?

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

Department for Work and Pensions

What date will DWP state pensions go up and how much will the increase be?

From November 1 the DWP is giving away cold weather payments when the temperature drops below zero for seven days - here's who is eligible

From November 1 the DWP is giving away cold weather payments when the temperature drops below zero for seven days - here's who is eligible

Cold Weather Payments

DWP winter cold weather payments begins this week - are you eligible?

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved by the House of Lords by a narrow margin this week

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved by the House of Lords by a narrow margin this week

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved

Millions are missing out on DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

Millions are missing out on DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

Millions missing out - DWP benefits and deals pensioners and 60+ could get

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

DWP UK State Pension age to go up next year - check if you are affected

Millions of women born before 1953 and men born before 1951 are set to miss out on the Triple Lock increase on their state pensions

Millions of women born before 1953 and men born before 1951 are set to miss out on the Triple Lock increase on their state pensions

Millions of DWP state pensioners set to miss out on a Triple Lock increase

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says state pension review will not look at triple lock commitment

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says state pension review will not look at triple lock commitment

DWP state pension review will not look at triple lock commitment

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

DWP benefits and pensions claimants warned ahead of August payment changes

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made concessions to disability benefits cuts after a Labour rebellion

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made concessions to disability benefits cuts after a Labour rebellion

Universal Credit and PIP cuts halted as Starmer announces benefits U-turn

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has confirmed DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has confirmed DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

Thousands are being sent letters by the DWP - this is why it's vital to read them (and apply for thousands in transitional protection)

Thousands are being sent letters by the DWP - this is why it's vital to read them (and apply for thousands in transitional protection)

Thousands of pensioners to get DWP letters worth thousands

Labour lost the previously safe Runcorn and Helsby constituency in a by-election and almost 200 councillors as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made sweeping gains

Labour lost the previously safe Runcorn and Helsby constituency in a by-election and almost 200 councillors as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made sweeping gains

Pressure builds on Starmer to reverse winter fuel cuts after local election

DWP benefits and pensions will see payment date changes for the two May Bank holiday s in 2025

DWP benefits and pensions will see payment date changes for the two May Bank holiday s in 2025

DWP payment changes for benefits and pensions May Bank holidays 2025

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

DWP reveals Easter Bank Holiday payment dates for Universal Credit

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

DWP State Pension to increase next week - full amounts and dates confirmed

Blue Badge holders may be hit by changes to PIP and other disability benefits, claimants fear

Blue Badge holders may be hit by changes to PIP and other disability benefits, claimants fear

Adult Disability Payment

DWP disability benefit cuts spark fears that Blue Badge rules may change

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

All the benefits and pensions going up in April 2025 - is yours on the list?

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall making a statement on welfare reform in the House of Commons

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall making a statement on welfare reform in the House of Commons

DWP disability benefit changes to Universal Credit, ESA and PIP confirmed

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall speaking to the media outside the Department for Work and Pensions in Westminster, London.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall speaking to the media outside the Department for Work and Pensions in Westminster, London.

DWP PIP disability benefits changes slammed as 'immoral and devastating'

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month in benefits

Disability benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025, including PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance

Disability benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025, including PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance

DWP disability benefit increases exact amounts for 2025 confirmed

Housing Benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025

Housing Benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025

Affordable housing

DWP Housing Benefit rates for 2025 confirmed