DWP

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Cost of living crisis

Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

PIP offers vital support for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help with additional costs

PIP offers vital support for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help with additional costs

DWP PIP eligibility and claim help tool launched by charity Turn2us

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Cost of living crisis

Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

Department for Work and Pensions

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DWP Christmas bonus to be paid to people on these benefits next month

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments set to increase - see how much you could get

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

How much DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits could rise by next year

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

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DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

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Around 82% of pensioners below poverty line to lose Winter Fuel Payment

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP issues six-month Universal Credit warning to thousands urged to act

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Government update on Winter Fuel Payment cuts as legal bid to overturn launched

This winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

This winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

'Deeply challenging' winter ahead for millions as Winter Fuel Payment cut

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

Department for Work and Pensions

New full state pension payments to increase by £460 in April

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP warning to thousands of pensioners missing out on £3,900 boost - how to apply

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

Thousands of people ‘only receiving fraction of full state pension’

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

Generally, eligible people will receive a letter in October or November informing them of how much they will receive.

Generally, eligible people will receive a letter in October or November informing them of how much they will receive.

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1 million pensioners to receive positive update on DWP £300 Winter Fuel payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP warning ahead of payment change next week

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

Universal Credit claimants could be fined if they do not tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about these changes

Universal Credit claimants could be fined if they do not tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about these changes

This is what Universal Credit claimants must tell the DWP to avoid a fine

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Thousands warned they are missing out on nearly £4,000 DWP cost of living boost

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

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DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

DWP holiday warning to Universal Credit claimants as payments could be stopped

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could see deductions worth £756 a year

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP warning to thousands missing out on £3,900 boost - are you eligible

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

The DWP are sending Migration Notices to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of the switch to Universal Credit

The DWP are sending Migration Notices to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of the switch to Universal Credit

Three-week warning to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of major change

Are you one of the 635,000 people in Wales eligible for an increase to you pension credit payments?

Are you one of the 635,000 people in Wales eligible for an increase to you pension credit payments?

DWP warning to thousands in Wales missing out on up to £900 - are you eligible?

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Warning to Universal Credit, PIP, and other claimants ahead of DWP change

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

DWP sending 'do not ignore' letters to claimants who could lose benefits

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

From Monday (April 8) people receiving the state pension will get a 8.5% increase which is worth an extra £900 a year.

From Monday (April 8) people receiving the state pension will get a 8.5% increase which is worth an extra £900 a year.

State pension and other benefits to increase from today - see how much you'll get

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

Easter warning over DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get