DWP benefits older Brits can claim which will boost finances by nearly £10,000 a year
Over the last few years, more and more pensioners have been pushed into poverty, with many of them just about living on the breadline and with the cost of living rising again in April, many more may n
DWP set to be 'questioned' over crackdown on 'vulnerable' benefits claimants
The Disabilities Minister is set "to be questioned" on the Department for Work and Pensions ( ) approach to vulnerable claimants. Under the Labour Party government, the DWP is pla
Thousands of DWP benefit claimants could get compensation after court battle
As many as 13,000 benefit claimants could be entitled to thousands of pounds in compensation as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) settles a major court claim. Over 200 claimants were awarded between £200 and £3,000 in damages for losing out on income after being moved on to universal credit.
DWP payment worth up to £812 benefit claimants can ask for
But, if you or your partner claim Child Benefit, you could potentially receive up to £812.. If you're single and don't claim Child Benefit, the maximum you could get would be £348, which increases to £464 if you have a partner.
Some on benefits are 'taking mickey', DWP minister says
The work and pensions minister says the welfare system needs reforming to encourage young people to work if they can.
DWP minister slams benefit claimants for 'taking the mickey' as Labour plots overhaul to disability payments
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has claimed some benefit claimants are "taking the mickey" while outlining reforms to the welfare state, whilst acknowledging that most people on disability benefits want to work.
DWP chief blasts 'people taking the mickey' over benefits - and 'we have to end that'
W ork and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has hit out at people 'taking the mickey' over benefits. The claim comes in light of a report from the Department of Work and Pensions (DW
DWP scheme could see thousands on benefits given cash compensation
The DWP has launched a compensation scheme to recompense affected claimants, with estimates suggesting payouts could soar ...
DWP paying £812 payments directly into bank accounts on TOP of benefits
The DWP has confirmed that Budgeting Loans are available to those on benefits and could provide some relief for those finding ...
DWP confirms first stage of new PIP reforms will start this year
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the first stage of new PIP reforms will start this year. Personal ...
Thousands could get £5,000 DWP payment after court battle
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has settled a major court claim after benefits claimants lost out when they were ...
DWP confirms huge benefit shakeup after people lose out on £217
He further stated: "It is not acceptable, we have a major problem and we are taking the powers needed to act." This statement ...
DWP warns 'more rigorous' bank account checks coming for people on PIP
Personal Independence Payment looks set to be one of the benefits at the centre of a DWP crackdown - including "more rigorous ...
DWP 'to confirm health and disability benefit changes' in coming weeks
Addressing Wrigley's enquiry, the DWP Minister stated: "We are working to develop proposals for health and disability reform ...
DWP: Child Benefit new rates from April 2025 confirmed
The DWP has confirmed new rates for Child Benefit from April 2025 following a heated debate and vote in the commons. From April, families with one child will now receive the new amount of £26.05 per ...
February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP cuts rumoured
However, inflation also saw a slight 0.1 per cent drop in December, bringing it to 2.5 per cent, while the economy returned to slight growth.Despite this mixed economic picture, reports indicate that ...