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The Latest Breaking News from DWP

Labour to cut welfare spending ‘by billions’ – what changes could they make?

Treasury insiders say welfare spending cuts will be in the ‘billions’

The Independent UK

Thousands of pensioners missing out on DWP income boost due to ‘long and difficult’ process

Older people report that benefits system makes them ‘give up’

The Independent UK

Universal Credit down: Users unable to access benefits accounts as gov.uk not working

Millions of people claim the DWP benefit

The Independent UK

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DWP warned over new powers to spy on ‘everybody’s bank accounts’

‘It is not just benefits claimants who will be targeted,’ MPs told

The Independent UK

Thousands waiting for winter fuel payment despite DWP processing record claims

The number of claims for pension credit reached a record high following changes to the winter fuel payment

The Independent UK

64% jump in pension credit applications being awarded

One commentator said the figures show many older people were concerned about not having enough money to get through the winter.

Evening Standard

Mother had carer’s allowance stopped while with disabled daughter in hospital

Rachel Adam-Smith says stopping benefits when loved ones are in hospital fails to recognise carers’ ongoing role

The Guardian - UK

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DWP issues crucial update for those who pay rent and claim Universal Credit

The department has not revealed whether compensation can be expected in the future

The Independent UK

Ministers scrap DWP program allowing landlords to tap into tenants’ benefits

Exclusive: Liz Kendall confirms government will no longer back controversial ‘computer says yes’ system

The Guardian - UK

DWP Overhaul PIP Update: Possible List Of Disabilities No Longer Eligible For Benefits

DWP proposes major PIP reforms, potentially disqualifying 87 conditions. This could impact thousands relying on PIP for daily living and mobility support.

International Business Times UK

DWP Slashes Benefits for 500,000 Claimants as Harsh New Sanctions Take Effect

In a determined drive to enforce compliance with benefits rules, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has sanctioned a staggering 602,000 claimants between November 2023 and October 2024.

The Fashion Central

Waspi campaigners threaten legal action against UK Government

Waspi campaigners have threatened the Government with legal action unless it reconsiders the decision to reject compensation for millions of women…

The National (Scotland)

Waspi campaigners threaten legal action after ‘gaslighting’ over compensation

The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign has sent a ‘letter before action’ to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Evening Standard

Waspi campaigners warn of legal action over DWP ‘gaslighting’

The group has launched a £75,000 Crowdjustice campaign to fund legal action

The Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

Labour ‘have ignored two-child cap data request for two months’, SNP minister says

THE Labour Government has been accused of “dragging its heels” on work to help end the two-child benefit cap in Scotland after failing to…

The Independent UK

New DWP tool will help savers recover lost pensions worth £9,000 on average

Millions of people could benefit from the new service

The Independent UK

DWP benefit cuts could be as much as £5bn under Labour plans

Previous plans had put the figure at £3 billion – but it may now be much more

The Fashion Central

DWP Reveals Top Five Personal Independence Payment Claims: Psychiatric, Musculoskeletal, Neurological Dominate

Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed the five most common health conditions for which people claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP) from the Government.

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The Independent UK

PIP could be ‘replaced’ as consultation begins on new benefit

Anyone with experience of the Personal Independence Payment system is invited to have their say

The Independent UK

March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise

Benefits, state pensions and minimum wage will all rise from April

Evening Standard

DWP to pay £5,000 compensation to 57,000 benefit claimants after court ruling

You may be owed up to £5,000

The Independent UK

DWP gives update on thousands of benefit claimants set for compensation after court battle

Not everyone will get compensation at the same time, universal credit boss reveals

The Independent UK

DWP reveals how it is using AI to make decisions on benefits

Agents do not ‘simply accept the result provided by the solution,’ DWP says

The Guardian - UK

Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP

Andrea Tucker has overturned the demand for £4,600 in carer’s allowance overpayments for alleged breaches in benefit rules

Evening Standard

Jobcentre vans to visit football clubs and retail parks to drive down unemployment

The vans, dubbed mobile jobcentres, are being tested as an “inclusive and accessible” way to encourage people into work.

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