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Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) answers questions from a Press Association reporter

PIP review warning as thousands of young people claim DWP benefits for anxiety

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners and DWP benefit claimants could get £150 off bills under scheme reopening

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.

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 in new push to get more into work

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face deadline next week

The birthday rule that could leave you waiting for a free bus pass

The birthday rule that could leave you waiting for a free bus pass

Born between these dates? You could wait even longer for your free bus pass

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

DWP issues response as thousands call for PIP rule change for 'dangerous condition'

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Department for Works and Pensions

State Pension Age to rise again? DWP minister says changes are 'delicate decision'

Mr Dance warned that DWP delays could seriously harm residents' wellbeing

Mr Dance warned that DWP delays could seriously harm residents' wellbeing

Yeovil MP Adam Dance challenges DWP over long delay times

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

DWP benefits and pensions are to increase for millions, to help keep pace with cost of living increases

DWP benefits and pensions are to increase for millions, to help keep pace with cost of living increases

How much will DWP benefits and pensions rise following the budget?

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says a new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says a new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says new study

All means tested DWP benefits will now mean claimants are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

All means tested DWP benefits will now mean claimants are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

Somerset residents can claim £150 energy bill support this winter

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

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

Changes made last year mean that only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Changes made last year mean that only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Winter Fuel Payment cut update after rumours of Government review

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter

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

Some pensioners will miss out on the April increase of up to £470 because of where they live

Some pensioners will miss out on the April increase of up to £470 because of where they live

Some pensioners will miss out on £470 because of where they live

A new DWP report details how people struggling spent their Cost of Living Payments on food for their children and heating their homes

A new DWP report details how people struggling spent their Cost of Living Payments on food for their children and heating their homes

DWP Cost of Living Payments report shows more support needed

Housing Benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025

Housing Benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025

Affordable housing

DWP Housing Benefit rates for 2025 confirmed

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

DWP Universal Credit increase this year - here's how much

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

Cost of living crisis

Pensions minister issues update on DWP Winter Fuel Payment cuts

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

Aberdeen University

DWP Universal Credit claimants to notice changes to payments this month

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

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

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

DWP to get powers to check bank accounts under new benefits policy

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Pensions minister on plans to link Winter Fuel Payments to Council Tax bands

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP warning to thousands of pensioners missing out on £3,900 boost - how to apply

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

Thousands of people ‘only receiving fraction of full state pension’

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

The DWP is said to owe £500 million in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners.

The DWP is said to owe £500 million in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners.

Brits could be owed thousands after more DWP errors found - are you due money?

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of pensioners face increase in energy bills as Winter Fuel Payments cut

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

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

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped

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

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

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP warning to thousands missing out on £3,900 boost - are you eligible?

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Those receiving DLA, ESA, Income support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension credit, PIP, State pension, Universal credit & more will be affected by the DWP change

Warning to Universal Credit, PIP, and other claimants ahead of DWP change

The new service, launched by the DWP and the Department for Health and Social Care, will bring together medical assistance and advice on workplace support

The new service, launched by the DWP and the Department for Health and Social Care, will bring together medical assistance and advice on workplace support

DWP launches new trial as part of sweeping changes to welfare system

DWP Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP estimated that there were around 187,000 cases of underpayments of state pension

DWP Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP estimated that there were around 187,000 cases of underpayments of state pension

DWP to pay £5,000 in backpayments to thousands of pensioners - are you owed?

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1,000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5,000 and £20,000

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1,000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5,000 and £20,000

DWP faces backlash as 34,500 benefit claimants ordered to pay back up to £20,000

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

DWP warns Universal Credit claimants they face fines or court over changes