DWP Christmas Benefit Payment Dates Change
DWP announces early benefit payments for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Find out what to do if your payment is late and how to resolve disputes.
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DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
14 benefits denied DWP cold weather payments
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.
DWP confirms 3.8% PIP increase for 2026/27
Over 3.8 million PIP claimants will see a 3.8% payment boost from April 2026. Discover the new forecasted weekly rates and how they impact your budget.
DWP: No Motability Scheme eligibility changes until 2026
The DWP has ruled out changes to PIP mobility component eligibility for the Motability Scheme until an Autumn 2026 review. Read the latest government update.
£10 DWP Christmas Bonus Payment Date Revealed
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.
Check for DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment
As temperatures plummet, eligible UK households could receive a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Check your bank account and see if you qualify for this vital support.
DWP saves £4.4m with AI fraud detection
The DWP has saved £4.4 million using machine learning to tackle benefit fraud, but the NAO warns outdated IT systems are a major limitation.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.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: Eligibility and Payment Date
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.
Universal Credit health element cut for new claimants
New Universal Credit claimants with health conditions will receive nearly 50% less support from April 2026. Discover how these controversial changes affect disability benefits.
PIP benefits to increase by 3.8% in April
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.
Mum gets £3,900 benefits but still skint before Christmas
A DWP mum-of-four receiving £3,900 monthly Universal Credit reveals she's 'still skint' and struggling to afford Christmas essentials. Discover her financial reality.
DWP: 24 million warned innocent mistakes are fraud
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.
DWP reviews millions of PIP claims for five things
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.
DWP confirms £10 Christmas Bonus payments
The DWP will issue £10 Christmas Bonus payments to pensioners and disabled claimants in December. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.
10 DWP benefits set for April 2026 increase
Universal Credit, PIP and other key DWP benefits are set for a significant rise in April 2026 following the latest inflation figures. Find out how much more you could receive.
DWP calls 4,000 for PIP face-to-face interviews
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.
1 Million More Universal Credit Claimants Not Required to Work
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.
Mum on £4,300 benefits begs for boob job money
A TikTok creator receiving £4,300 monthly in Universal Credit has run out of cash and is now crowdfunding for cosmetic surgery, sparking widespread public outrage.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to abolish the two-child benefit limit, a key driver of child poverty, fulfilling Labour's pledge to support larger families.
Dad died from malnutrition after benefits cut to £324
A devastated family demands answers after a beloved Birmingham father died from malnutrition when his benefits were dramatically reduced, leaving him unable to afford food.
DWP Autumn Benefit Changes: Three Key Reforms
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.
DWP could force 100,000 innocent Brits to repay benefits
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.
DWP's PIP shake-up threatens thousands with benefit loss
Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see thousands lose crucial financial support as government plans new assessment criteria.
Budget 2025: PIP and Universal Credit Changes Confirmed
Chancellor's autumn budget confirms significant welfare reforms affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Discover how PIP assessments and Universal Credit payments are set to change.
DWP payment delays exposed in shocking new account
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.
DWP confirms major PIP changes for 2025
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.
DWP replaces sick notes in benefits shake-up
The government is replacing traditional sick notes with a new digital system designed to get people back to work faster. Find out how the major DWP changes will affect you.
Universal Credit: DWP begins legacy benefits migration
The Department for Work and Pensions has started moving thousands of claimants from older benefits to Universal Credit in a massive nationwide overhaul affecting tax credits and income support recipients.
DWP accused of 'stealing' £6,850 from single parents
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.
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