No Christmas Bonus for Universal Credit Claimants
Millions on Universal Credit will not receive the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. However, all UC claimants will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this year for the first time.
Millions on Universal Credit will not receive the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. However, all UC claimants will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this year for the first time.
Millions on benefits like PIP and Carer's Allowance will not receive the £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment this winter. Discover if you are eligible and what to do.
UK households on specific benefits will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus in early December. Check eligibility and payment details for this DWP one-off payment.
A mother from Belle Vale has been pursued by the DWP for £5,444.19 for five years due to a case of mistaken identity, causing immense stress. Discover the full story and the DWP's response.
The DWP has saved £4.4 million using machine learning to tackle benefit fraud, but the NAO warns outdated IT systems are a major limitation. Discover the full report.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a large quantity of cable was stolen from a site on Ridgacre Road in West Bromwich. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
The DWP is paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to eligible benefits claimants in December 2025. Find out if you qualify and how to claim this tax-free payment.
The DWP has revealed 13 cardiovascular conditions making people eligible for PIP of up to £187.45 a week. Check if you qualify for this essential financial support.
Millions on disability benefits will see a 3.8% payment increase from April 2025, adding up to £275 annually. Discover how the DWP's inflation-linked rise affects you.
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
The DWP is reviewing millions of PIP claims, focusing on five key areas to ensure the benefit is fair and fit for purpose. Discover the changes ahead.
The DWP will issue £10 Christmas Bonus payments to pensioners and disabled claimants in December. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.
The DWP confirms 20 psychiatric disorders can qualify for up to £749.80 monthly in Personal Independence Payment. Discover if you're eligible and see the full list of conditions.
The DWP is calling 4,000 people for PIP face-to-face assessments as it plans to make audio recording standard. Discover how this impacts claimants and appeals.
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for missing 16-year-old Alexa from Birmingham, last seen on Sunday, November 9. Public urged to call 999 with information.
DWP data reveals a surge of over one million Universal Credit claimants moved into the 'no work requirements' category in a year. Discover what this means for the welfare system.
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions is using controversial 'random sampling' to demand benefit repayments from thousands who've done nothing wrong.
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an urgent warning to two specific groups of state pension recipients who risk having their payments stopped completely if they fail to act.
Exclusive: A new first-hand account exposes how DWP payment delays are pushing vulnerable claimants to the brink, with one man waiting months for essential support.
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after two men were brutally attacked in separate incidents in Solihull town centre. Detectives believe the violent assaults may be linked.
The Department for Work and Pensions has finally revealed details about significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment coming next year. Discover how the new assessment criteria could affect thousands of claimants across the UK.
A Universal Credit recipient shares their emotional journey from financial desperation to unexpected relief after receiving a substantial backpayment from the DWP, revealing the human cost of Britain's welfare system.
Exclusive: Major DWP blunder leaves state pensioners facing unexpected financial shortfall as payments drop by £300. Full details on who's affected and what to do.
Exclusive investigation reveals how the DWP is demanding thousands back from vulnerable single parents after wrongly classifying them as couples - leaving families in financial ruin.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed significant changes to state pension payments that could affect millions of retirees across the UK. Discover what this means for your finances.
Exclusive: Major changes to PIP assessment criteria could see thousands of claimants lose vital mobility support as government pushes forward with disability benefit reforms.
A little-known DWP rule means many state pensioners could be missing out on thousands of pounds in extra income through Pension Credit eligibility. Discover how this hidden benefit could transform retirement finances.
Exclusive analysis reveals how upcoming DWP state pension age reforms could impact millions of Britons' retirement plans and financial futures.
Carmarthenshire County Council launches its annual Christmas Toybox Appeal, calling on residents and businesses to donate gifts for children facing hardship this festive season.