Nearly half of all Universal Credit claimants are now having money taken directly from their monthly payments to repay debts, according to new Department for […]
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DWP sets out rules for bank account checks before crackdown on 3 benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions has published a new code of practice explaining how controversial bank account monitoring powers will operate under Labour’s expanding […]
DWP update on Universal Credit after surge in ‘deductions’
More than 3.3 million households claiming Universal Credit had money deducted from their monthly payments in February 2026, according to newly released Department for Work […]
DWP appoints new Chair of Pension Protection Fund (PPF)
The UK’s pension safety net is getting a new face at the top — and in Westminster circles, the appointment is already being viewed as […]
DWP update as increased face-to-face PIP assessments on the table for claimants
Millions of people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) across the UK are being told to brace for possible changes to how assessments and reviews are […]
DWP full list of 56 health conditions that may qualify for key benefit worth £114 a week
More than one million UK pensioners could be missing out on a benefit worth up to £458 a month — not because they failed a […]
DWP adding £300 onto Universal Credit payments for one group of claimants
Millions of Universal Credit claimants are set to receive significantly higher payments this month, with families with children now averaging around £300 more per month […]
State pensioners born in these years can get £110.27 DWP payment
Thousands of older pensioners across the UK may be entitled to a little-known Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payment worth up to £110.75 a […]
Universal Credit hardship payment – up to £812 DWP support available
Over 8.4 million people in Great Britain are currently receiving Universal Credit (UC), yet many still face significant challenges covering essential costs such as rent, […]
DWP confirms £779 payments for people with 5 mental health conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recognizes a variety of mental health conditions as being eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). PIP is a […]