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Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, as a State Pension Age campaign passes 112,000 in a call to boost for jobs for younger workers

Department for Works and Pensions

Calls to cut state pension age to 65 and free up jobs for younger workers grow

Renters face a typical £1,236 annual shortfall as frozen housing benefit rates fail to cover cheaper rents in all 152 areas of England.

Renters face a typical £1,236 annual shortfall as frozen housing benefit rates fail to cover cheaper rents in all 152 areas of England.

Housing benefit warning as renters face £1,236 annual shortfall - check your area

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Department for Work and Pensions

Millions to get DWP Christmas bonus – who qualifies

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP State Pension age row deepens as 80,000 demand retirement at 65

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP has set out new benefit eligibility checks involving banks, conforming which account information can be shared, which benefits are affected and what happens if your claim is reviewed.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP has set out new benefit eligibility checks involving banks, conforming which account information can be shared, which benefits are affected and what happens if your claim is reviewed.

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP benefit checks explained as new bank account rules come into force

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

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

From MI5 missions to poodles- DWP shares bizarre benefit fraud excuses

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

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Department for Works and Pensions

What is the triple lock? The DWP state pension rule facing Budget pressure

A DWP investigation was launched after it was alleged Hegarty was not declaring his true living arrangements.

A DWP investigation was launched after it was alleged Hegarty was not declaring his true living arrangements.

Benefit cheats told 'you will be found' after man falsely claimed £70,000

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

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

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as it has been revealed that mental health-related PIP claims are rising sharply and the number of people entitled to the disability benefit hit a record 4.09 million.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as it has been revealed that mental health-related PIP claims are rising sharply and the number of people entitled to the disability benefit hit a record 4.09 million.

DWP PIP claims hit record 4.09 million as anxiety, depression and ADHD cases rise

Millions face changes to benefits, energy support and school costs before the end of 2026.

Millions face changes to benefits, energy support and school costs before the end of 2026.

Department for Work and Pensions

Major DWP changes hitting millions of pensioners and claimants before the year is out

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

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Millions could face huge benefit changes as Reform targets PIP and Universal Credit

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 Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

Carers have just days left to act as DWP plans major benefits rules shake-up

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (second right) with Alan Milburn (right) and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden during a visit to Alstom Transport in Derby, to unveil a change to the education system with the launch of new technical educational routes.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (second right) with Alan Milburn (right) and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden during a visit to Alstom Transport in Derby, to unveil a change to the education system with the launch of new technical educational routes.

Could your family get £4,500? Major Universal Credit change for parents of teenagers

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply.

People claiming certain DWP benefits can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge. Here's the full list, plus who may still be eligible and how to apply.

Claim these DWP benefits? You could automatically qualify for a Blue Badge

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

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

DWP and council checks cancel hundreds of Blue Badges in new fraud crackdown

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

Thousands of DWP benefit claimants warned they could face driving bans

Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on £500 a year in Council Tax help in a postcode lottery, says a new report

Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on £500 a year in Council Tax help in a postcode lottery, says a new report

Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on £500 a year in Council Tax help

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

DWP snooping fears grow over new benefit fraud checks of bank accounts

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

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Disability DWP benefits fear as minister says 'cuts must come'

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

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

Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here’s what British expats must do now.

Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here’s what British expats must do now.

Some DWP State Pension NI contributions to quadruple with deadline just weeks away

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

Department for Works and Pensions

Full details as DWP can now take money directly from bank accounts under new powers

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

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

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

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

Cold Weather Payments

All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter

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

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

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

Millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants to receive bonus cash payment

Dom Littlewood, who is calling out the Warm Home Discount scam that's catching pensioners out

Dom Littlewood, who is calling out the Warm Home Discount scam that's catching pensioners out

Dom Littlewood on the Warm Home Discount scam that relies on pensioners' panic

A petition has been launched to adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus and increase it to £180

A petition has been launched to adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus and increase it to £180

'Insulting' DWP Christmas bonus should rise to £180 for pensioners and claimants

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

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

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

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?

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?

Benefit claimants risk falling victim to Government “mass fishing” exercises, as ministers receive new powers to look at bank account details to tackle fraud, an MP has warned.

Benefit claimants risk falling victim to Government “mass fishing” exercises, as ministers receive new powers to look at bank account details to tackle fraud, an MP has warned.

Warning of 'mass fishing' over new government powers to look into bank accounts

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