DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work.

DWP targets people with autism, ADHD and dyslexia to get more into work

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

The DWP State Pension age change being proposed to help young adults get jobs

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.1% in August, compared with 2.9% in July.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.1% in August, compared with 2.9% in July.

DWP claimants could get more money from April 2027 as new figures released

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a double lock, former pensions secretary Therese Coffey has suggested

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a double lock, former pensions secretary Therese Coffey has suggested

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions face DWP State Pension shake-up as triple lock branded ‘idiotic’

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Thousands could be caught by major DWP Universal Credit benefit shake-up

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit and State Pension claimants urged to check payment dates

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street as the latest State Pension age increase has come into force, affecting millions.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street as the latest State Pension age increase has come into force, affecting millions.

DWP State Pension Age warning as retirement age changes today - full list of dates

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government says it wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government says it wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work.

DWP unveils major workplace sickness policy overhaul as disability debate grows

Universal Credit claimants could receive up to £1,200 from HMRC through its Help to Save scheme. Martin Lewis has called it

Universal Credit claimants could receive up to £1,200 from HMRC through its Help to Save scheme. Martin Lewis has called it

Universal Credit claimants urged to claim £1,200 free from HMRC before it's too late

Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension claimants could see payments arrive early due to the spring Bank Holiday, the DWP has confirmed.

Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension claimants could see payments arrive early due to the spring Bank Holiday, the DWP has confirmed.

DWP Universal Credit and State Pension payment changes next week confirmed

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit

The DWP has confirmed May 2026 Bank Holiday benefit payment date changes

The DWP has confirmed May 2026 Bank Holiday benefit payment date changes

A key pension and benefit payment change is coming next week - check your date now

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

Cold Weather Payments

Check your bank account as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

Child Benefit is one of the benefits that may be paid early to claimants if it falls over the Easter bank holiday weekend

Child Benefit is one of the benefits that may be paid early to claimants if it falls over the Easter bank holiday weekend

DWP benefits and pensions to be paid early next week - Bank Holiday changes explained

There's an urgent DWP warning as pensioners have days left to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

There's an urgent DWP warning as pensioners have days left to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

Urgent DWP warning as pensioners have days left to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants are urged to come forward

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has scapped the two child benefit cap in a landmark budget decision

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has scapped the two child benefit cap in a landmark budget decision

Two child benefit cap axed as millions of families to gain in DWP benefits shake-up

Millions of people on older benefits have gradually been moved over to the new Universal Credit benefit.

Millions of people on older benefits have gradually been moved over to the new Universal Credit benefit.

DWP issues Universal Credit update to millions of claimants saying 'help is at hand'

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases next month – full list of rises confirmed

An extra 53,000 UK households on disability benefits can now save on water bills under expanded WaterSure reforms.

An extra 53,000 UK households on disability benefits can now save on water bills under expanded WaterSure reforms.

Extra 53,000 disabled households to get help with sky-high water bills

Easter bank holidays mean early payments. Find out if your Child Benefit, pension, or Universal Credit is affected in April 2026.

Easter bank holidays mean early payments. Find out if your Child Benefit, pension, or Universal Credit is affected in April 2026.

DWP State Pension, Universal Credit and Child Benefit April payment dates changes

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

Full list of DWP payments rising for parents, carers and families in 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Department for Works and Pensions

Here's how grandparents can boost their State Pension with childcare NI credits

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out against people being “written off” on benefits and ending up trapped “in a cycle of worklessness and dependency”.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out against people being “written off” on benefits and ending up trapped “in a cycle of worklessness and dependency”.

Department for Works and Pensions

Universal Credit numbers rise by more than a million as DWP ends 'legacy benefits'

Thousands of people will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this month with £150 to come in April, on top of DWP Winter Fuel payments and Cold Weather Payments

Thousands of people will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this month with £150 to come in April, on top of DWP Winter Fuel payments and Cold Weather Payments

Cold Weather Payments

Millions to get £150 energy bill help, as thousands more get bonus £150 payment

Many people are waiting too long for responses from the DWP, says a new report

Many people are waiting too long for responses from the DWP, says a new report

DWP benefit claimants ‘at risk of debt and poverty' after 'unacceptable' delays

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Department for Work and Pensions

Winners and losers as millions on Universal Credit to be hit by major changes in 2026

old Weather Payments are automatic £25 payments that help low-income households when temperatures stay at zero or below for seven days.

old Weather Payments are automatic £25 payments that help low-income households when temperatures stay at zero or below for seven days.

Cold Weather Payments

£202 million DWP Cold Weather Payments paid out, how to see if you qualify

If the Government believes you deliberately did not tell them of a change in circumstances in order to receive an overpayment, you could be prosecuted

If the Government believes you deliberately did not tell them of a change in circumstances in order to receive an overpayment, you could be prosecuted

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for this DWP 6-digit code this month

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for this DWP 6-digit code this month

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions of pensioners urged to check bank accounts for DWP 6-digit code this month

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

Department for Work and Pensions

What date will DWP state pensions go up and how much will the increase be?

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid next month, but at £10 it hasn't increased in decades

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid next month, but at £10 it hasn't increased in decades

All 24 DWP benefits eligible for 'Christmas bonus' payment next month

Millions are missing out on DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

Millions are missing out on DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

Full list of DWP benefits and other deals for people of State Pension age

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Downing Street, London. He said that too many people with health conditions are being written off and out of the jobs market, as a new initiative to get 300,000 sick or disabled people into work by 2030

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Downing Street, London. He said that too many people with health conditions are being written off and out of the jobs market, as a new initiative to get 300,000 sick or disabled people into work by 2030

Thousands with mental health conditions and bad backs targeted in new DWP scheme

The State Pension is predicted to rise £12,850 in April 2027, above the HMRC Personal Allowance threshold

The State Pension is predicted to rise £12,850 in April 2027, above the HMRC Personal Allowance threshold

Pensioners warned state pension ‘certain’ to exceed tax threshold in near future

Millions of women born before 1953 and men born before 1951 are set to miss out on the Triple Lock increase on their state pensions

Millions of women born before 1953 and men born before 1951 are set to miss out on the Triple Lock increase on their state pensions

Millions of DWP state pensioners set to miss out on a Triple Lock increase

People of State Pension age could claim Attendance Allowance to cover any additional costs caused by their condition.

People of State Pension age could claim Attendance Allowance to cover any additional costs caused by their condition.

Millions may be owed £440 a month from DWP for this common condition

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions which will change this month due to the August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions which will change this month due to the August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions changes due this month

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

DWP benefits and pensions claimants warned ahead of August payment changes

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has been urged charities to rethink her proposed changes to the benefits system.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has been urged charities to rethink her proposed changes to the benefits system.

DWP disability benefits U-turn on cards after change to winter fuel payments

Child Benefit changes could be on the cards as Martin Lewis mentioned in a Newsnight appearance, in which he shared that Rachel Reeves had sent hm a WhatsApp message following the winter fuel payment u-turn.

Child Benefit changes could be on the cards as Martin Lewis mentioned in a Newsnight appearance, in which he shared that Rachel Reeves had sent hm a WhatsApp message following the winter fuel payment u-turn.

Child Benefit changes on cards after Martin Lewis' WhatsApp from Rachel Reeves

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has confirmed DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has confirmed DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

Thousands are being sent letters by the DWP - this is why it's vital to read them (and apply for thousands in transitional protection)

Thousands are being sent letters by the DWP - this is why it's vital to read them (and apply for thousands in transitional protection)

Thousands of pensioners to get DWP letters worth thousands

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

The Government plans to double the number of UK pension megafunds by 2030.

The Government plans to double the number of UK pension megafunds by 2030.

Millions of workers could see £6,000 boost to pension pots under new plans

Finance experts have issued a warning due to DWP payment changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

Finance experts have issued a warning due to DWP payment changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

DWP changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week