50,000 more families hit by benefit deductions after two-child cap removed Thousands of families are estimated to have missed out following the change The Independent UK · Sep 25
Millions of benefit claimants face ‘intrusive’ investigations, experts warn Hundreds of thousands of pensioners will soon be affected by the scheme The Independent UK · Sep 24
DWP could scrap PIP for millions of high earners to save £8bn, Burnham told The controversial suggestion has been criticised by disability charities The Independent UK · Sep 17
Pip claimants paid more than £600,000 after DWP admits error Payments worth an average £2,100 were paid out after incorrect advice was given The Independent UK · Sep 16
Number claiming main disability benefit hits new record high The number of claimants has roughly doubled since comparable figures began in January 2019. Evening Standard · Sep 15
PIP Review Exposes Huge Claimant Anger as 90%+ Criticise Process Ahead of Major DWP Overhaul More than 90% of Timms Review responses criticised the PIP process, prompting proposals to reduce reassessments and improve applications and assessments. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Benefit claimants wait nearly nine months for decisions amid ‘accelerating’ backlog The caseload in the Social Security and Child Support tribunal rose by 60 per cent in the year to June 2026 The Independent UK · Sep 14
Unpaid carers could die before seeing justice for overpayments scandal, charities warn Campaigners say at current glacial pace some may be waiting years before receiving a refund from DWP The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
Pip benefit overhaul could see walking aids offered over cash The cost of Pip is expected to rise to more than £41 billion per year by 2030 The Independent UK · Sep 11
DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2026: Four Groups Who Won't Get Up to £300 Even If They Meet the Age Rule Pensioners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland could receive up to £300 for winter 2026 to 2027, but four groups are excluded and higher-income recipients may repay it. International Business Times UK · Sep 11
UK retailers aim to create 100,000 jobs for young people out of work In partnership with DWP, firms such as John Lewis and M&S plan to offer 18- to 24-year-olds placements of two to four weeks The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
DWP announces five groups who won’t get winter fuel payment in 2026 IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 2
The pensioners eligible for £300 winter fuel payment this year under DWP rules Five groups of pensioners will not be eligible for the payout The Independent UK · Aug 29
Pensioners Must Prove They Need Benefits: DWP May Even Seek Bank Statements Amid £370M Crackdown The DWP is asking Pension Credit claimants for bank statements in a £370M review, with up to 100,000 pensioners facing payment cuts. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
The Independent UK · Aug 25 DWP tells pensioners to prove they need their benefits in bid to slash 100,000 claims Exclusive: A campaign targeting older Britons who take home less than the state pension has started
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 Disabled creatives like me are behind many of your favourite shows – so why has our work support been withdrawn? Cuts to the Access to Work scheme will mean no more contributions to shows like Sex Education, Call the Midwife or The Hack. It will be devastating to lose such talent, says TV writer Annalisa Dinnella
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 DWP Payments Are Coming Early This August: Check If Your Benefit Is on the List How the DWP's early payment schedule affects 11 key benefits this August bank holiday. Learn which payments are impacted and how to manage your budget effectively.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Disability charity boss slams DWP after losing his own travel work benefits Campaigners claim that the government is scaling back Access to Work awards
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 DWP Universal Credit and State Pension Payments to Arrive 3 Days Early Before August Bank Holiday The DWP will issue early payments for Universal Credit, State Pension, and other benefits due to the August bank holiday, ensuring recipients receive funds before the weekend disruption.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 DWP confirms early benefit and pension payment date for millions this month Sir Stephen Timms has issued an update to people receiving universal credit, Pip, and the state pension
The Independent UK · Aug 13 DWP refunding nearly 200 benefit claimants up to £5,000 Officials will write to those affected by the errors
International Business Times UK · Aug 12 57-Year-Old Lands Dream Job, Buys New Clothes: DWP Then Says It Hired Him by Mistake A 57-year-old Wrexham jobseeker faced age discrimination after being mistakenly placed on a youth employment scheme by the DWP. Explore the implications for older workers and the challenges in the job market.
The Independent UK · Aug 11 Does my child qualify for free school meals? What to know as around 500,000 more pupils eligible The Child Poverty Action Group has urged the Government to do more to let families know of the policy change
Evening Standard · Aug 6 Man and woman arrested over £200,000 benefits scam during raids on London homes Designer handbags were among the luxury goods found during the raids on homes in Ealing and Harrow