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DWP news, updates, and information on claiming benefits

People struggling with the cost of living can claim benefits for support, even if they work, have savings, or own a home.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025

US firm that tests eligibility for UK disability benefits reports 23% rise in profits

British arm of Maximus is biggest provider of functional assessment services for DWP

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025

Starmer faces Labour revolt over plan to raid bank accounts of benefit claimants

Welfare fraud bill would allow funds to be taken from bank accounts and driving licences to be cancelled

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025

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 · Feb 27, 2025

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 · Feb 24, 2025

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.

The Fashion Central · Feb 18, 2025

Criticism over letters asking bereaved relatives to return pension overpayments

Sir Steve Webb said the letters from the Department for Work and Pensions do not make clear that repaying the money is voluntary.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025

MPs raise concerns over ‘Orwellian’ powers to crack down on benefit fraud

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill was approved at second reading by 343 to 87, majority 256.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Kendall seeks to ease ‘snoopers’ charter’ fears over benefit fraud crackdown

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill aims to give new powers to the Department for Work and Pensions.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

DWP ‘blocked whistleblower giving evidence to carer’s allowance review’

Staffer told by official it would be inappropriate for him to give evidence to review of scandal-hit benefit

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025