Tag: DWP
DWP sending letters to state pensioners for £300 payment
Eligible state pensioners will receive a payment automatically. …
State Pension age rise as DWP confirms 2026 rule change
A rule change means that people face a delay in getting their State Pension payment. …
PIP claimants could see monthly payments jump up by £630
The DWP issues PIP payments to millions of people on a four-weekly basis. …
Blue badge update for people on PIP after welfare reform change
Liz Kendall confirmed who “will not be affected” by the reform …
DWP warns state pensioners over text messages from criminals
The DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial details. …
Government confirms date when workers and retirees will face bank account ‘monitoring’
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the start date for its new powers to tackle fraud in the welfare system …
BBC Expert says two groups ‘will need to apply’ for £300 winter fuel payment in 2025
For most people the cash will be sent automatically to their accounts – but some will miss out if they don’t contact the DWP …
DWP benefits given to people with obesity, alcoholism and acne
Altogether, 1.75 million people in England received the higher level of PIP in April 2025 – an increase from 734,136 in January 2019. …
Tory questions ‘legality’ of DWP PIP changes ahead of key decision
The Prime Minister is braced for a rebellion of 39 Labour MPs in a key vote on his Government’s welfare reforms, after defending his “proud” record of a year in power …
State pensioners can get 10 freebies and discounts in July worth £14,214
Pensioners could unlock more than £14,000 worth of free handouts and discounts in July. …
