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DWP gives new update on Universal Credit assessment '272-day wait': A question has been answered
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-gives-new-update-universal-37808634
State pension age change to 65 update hits target after statement: The Work and Pensions Committee has said there are serious concerns over failing health as ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/state-pension-age-change-65-34817485
DWP Winter Fuel Payment details with five groups of pensioners who will not qualify
gazettelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-winter-fuel-payment-details-34808706
Andy Burnham confirms DWP state pension change to make it 'fairer': The PM has confirmed a change to the DWP triple lock state pension
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/andy-burnham-confirms-dwp-state-11204757
DWP confirms exact date UK state pension age will rise to 68: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the exact date that the state pension age ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-exact-date-uk-34761564
State pension age change 65 plan key update as DWP to respond: Influential committee of MPs has raised serious concerns at current plans to make people get money ...
lancs.live/news/cost-of-living/state-pension-age-change-65-34699932
DWP confirms checks on certain claimants who've been abroad: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a new absence abroad data-matching ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-confirms-checks-housing-benefit-11183651
New rule BANNING benefit cheats from driving is coming into force tomorrow under sweeping powers
thesun.co.uk/money/40541646/benefit-cheats-banned-driving/
Yorkshire Live Sep 25
DWP state pension delay for people with September and October birthdays: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the State Pension age will ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-state-pension-delay-people-34670840
DWP child maintenance CMS 'urgent action' update as it makes not 'adequate' admission
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-child-maintenance-cms-urgent-34670179
DWP explains HMRC child maintenance CMS rules for 1 key group - new update: The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a new Parliamentary update this week
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-explains-hmrc-child-maintenance-34627927
DWP update over PIP changes 'benefiting' millions of claimants: The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update on PIP as several changes are made to ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-thursday-update-over-pip-34636131
DWP confirms State Pension age rise date for those born after April 6, 1960: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the timetable for the State ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-state-pension-age-34615003
Surrey Live Sep 16
DWP letters update on PIP and other benefits for people with autism: The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update this week over claimant letters
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-update-benefit-letters-pip-34624548
Lincolnshire Live Sep 16
DWP confirms State Pension age increase for people born after April 6, 1960: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the timetable for the UK ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-confirms-state-pension-age-11154542
DWP confirms State Pension age increase for people born after April 6, 1960: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the timetable for the UK ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-confirms-state-pension-age-11154542
DWP warning as it tells PIP and Attendance Allowance claimants to 'think very carefully'
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-warning-tells-pip-attendance-34607233
Martin Lewis says 1.1 million pensioners eligible for 'non means tested' £3,988.40 payment
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/martin-lewis-says-11-million-34549653
DWP refunding nearly 200 benefit claimants up to £5,000 : Officials will write to those affected by the errors
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dwp-benefits-overpayment-refund-fraud-investigation-b3032447.html
Surrey Live Aug 08
New information emerges on harsh penalties as Department for Work and Pensions tries to recover cash - including direct from banks
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DWP tough new powers as former claimants could get letters from this week: The new rules are meant to create tougher consequences, the Department for Work and ...
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-tough-new-powers-former-37345323
OpinionThe only British institution you’re still not allowed to criticise: A few bold public figures are now breaking the code of reverence towards the armed forces ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/only-institution-youre-not-allowed-to-criticise-4668195
2027 pension age major change worry as 'people don't realise': Many 'unaware' of change as MPs told statistics show very few people still in work by new age
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/2027-state-pension-age-major-34343108
DWP confirms you can apply for a Blue Badge without PIP or other disability benefit
cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-confirms-you-can-apply-34194327
OpinionEveryone is acting like Ed Miliband is Chairman Mao – it’s it's utterly mad: Ian Dunt: He's a plausible and smart candidate to be the next chancellor ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/ed-miliband-like-chairman-mao-its-utterly-mad-4493759
DWP confirms State Pension age will rise for everyone born after 1977: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the State Pension age will ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/dwp-confirms-state-pension-age-34136558
Sick notes will no longer be issued to some patients in pilot shaking up 'broken' system
mirror.co.uk/news/politics/sick-notes-dwp-pat-mcfadden-37184230
DWP confirms 24 skin conditions that could qualify for £114 weekly PIP payment: The full list of 24 skin conditions that may qualify for Personal Independence ...
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-confirms-24-skin-conditions-37118759
The Sentinel Apr 18
DWP Universal Credit 'double pay day' update for claimants: The Department for Work and Pensions has responded
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/dwp-universal-credit-double-pay-10921117
Benefit cheat from Sussex who claimed anxiety left her housebound caught ziplining in Mexico
itv.com/news/meridian/2026-03-26/benefit-cheat-who-claimed-anxiety-left-her-housebound-caught-ziplining-in-mexico
State pension age to RISE and millions to receive £575 boost as government confirms major changes
thesun.co.uk/money/38725649/state-pension-age-rise-millions-receive-boost-government-confirms-changes/
A woman who defrauded more than £23,000 in benefits claiming she was too ill to go outside was caught surfing and ziplining in Mexico. Catherine Wieland, 33 ... Show more
BBC expert says anyone who had children from 1978-2010 'could be owed £5,000': One viewer told BBC Morning Live she received a back payment of £35 ...
mirror.co.uk/money/bbc-expert-says-anyone-who-36915447
State Pension age major change from April as payment rise confirmed: People born between two dates are to be the first for the change, the Department for Work ...
kentlive.news/news/cost-of-living/dwp-state-pension-age-major-10847058
DWP Pension Credit update as minister confirms one group will miss out: Pension Credit is paid to people on a low income to help them with their everyday living ...
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-pension-credit-update-minister-36774292
State pensioners told to check their bank accounts - as DWP deadline hits: Under a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rule change, nine million retirees are ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/state-pensioners-told-check-bank-33479314
Yorkshire Live Feb 24
DWP sending bonus payments which are 'automatic' to UK households: The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed 1.5 million households across England and ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-sending-bonus-payments-automatic-33478446
Exact amount Pension Credit will rise by as DWP increases payments from April 2026
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/exact-amount-pension-credit-rise-33478450
Surrey Live Feb 24
DWP update over 'earnings increase' plans for older people: A DWP minister spoke about some key changes coming up
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-shares-update-over-earnings-33476191
How to check your DWP State Pension forecast - and boost it: Not sure how much State Pension you’ll get? You can check your forecast online in minutes - and you ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/25879942.check-dwp-state-pension-forecast---boost/
Government denies compensation payments to Waspi women: The government has previously said compensating them could cost the taxpayer £10.5billion
which.co.uk/news/article/waspi-ruling-watchdog-says-women-owed-compensation-over-state-pension-age-reform-aA8Rh6I4gjO9
DWP PIP update as new monthly rates confirmed - full list: The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed Personal Independence Payment rates from April 2026
lancs.live/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-update-new-monthly-33383272
Pensioners could boost DWP payments by almost £700 a year: Tens of thousands of pensioners took this option in recent years
mirror.co.uk/money/pensioners-could-boost-dwp-payments-36664194
Thousands of older people missing out on free TV Licence: TV Licence is jumping up again in April
mirror.co.uk/money/thousands-older-people-missing-out-36680250
Key FactsBBC Licence Fee Set to Increase April 2026
Feb 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- From April 1, 2026, the BBC TV licence fee will increase from £174.50 to £180, adding 46p per month.
- This adjustment is linked to the consumer price index and will remain until the BBC Charter ends in December 2027.
- The licence fee provides the BBC with £3.66 billion annually, forming its primary funding source.
- A government review is underway to explore future funding options ahead of the 2027 BBC Royal Charter renewal.
DWP report reveals what PIP assessors really think 'despised, treadmill': A Department for Work and Pensions report shows more than half of its assessors for the ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-report-reveals-what-pip-33340610
The Spectator Jan 30
The Waspis never deserved a payout: I want to congratulate the Department for Work and Pensions for once again refusing compensation to the Waspi women.
spectator.com/article/the-waspis-never-deserved-a-payout/
State pensioners born before 1959 told to check bank accounts on Wednesday morning
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/state-pensioners-born-before-1959-33299787
Yorkshire Live Jan 27
DWP sending out officers to claimants' homes who receive one benefit: The Department for Work and Pensions provided 28,000 home visits last year
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-sending-out-officers-claimants-33309987
DWP date confirmed as those born in these years could be owed £2,950: The DWP has committed to retaking the previous decision
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-date-confirmed-those-born-10769920
WASPI campaigners could see final State Pension decision in weeks: The Pensions Minister said: "We will update the House on the decision as soon as a conclusion ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/waspi-women-could-see-final-33309518
Universal Credit payments warning as DWP says 'please tell us' : The DWP said it is stepping up its efforts to detect errors in new update
mirror.co.uk/money/universal-credit-payments-warning-dwp-36590537
Exact date this month to check your account for £200 DWP payment: Some people may need to contact the DWP
mirror.co.uk/money/exact-date-month-check-your-36541400
DWP £80 weekly payment not being claimed by 910,000 pensioners: Nearly one million pensioners are failing to claim a benefit worth an average of £4,300 a year ...
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-80-weekly-payment-not-36581662
Yorkshire Live Jan 09
DWP told to roll out 'means tested' state pension to 'guarantee its survival': A Conservative peer has urged the government to introduce means testing for the ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-told-roll-out-means-33200007
DWP PIP delays could see claimants receive substantial backdated payments: A Public Accounts Committee report has criticised 'unacceptable' delays after some ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-delays-could-see-33260741
DWP issues cost of living payment update for 2026 in new response: The Department for Work and Pensions as issued a new update as it urged people to check for ...
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-issues-cost-living-payment-36557728
Major DWP rule change for disability scheme: DWP has changed how claimants communicate with Access to Work
mirror.co.uk/money/major-dwp-rule-change-disability-36561061
Surrey Live Jan 18
New plan to strip £800 a month DWP Universal Credit from specific group: The payments have been called 'a clear injustice that has caused real harm for too ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/new-plan-strip-800-month-33242243
DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes from April 2026: The DWP has confirmed it will proceed with reducing Universal Credit health element for new ...
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-confirms-universal-credit-health-36488284
DWP warned over health risk after new update on PIP: A new report found ‘unacceptable’ delays for PIP applicants
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-warned-over-health-risk-36532614
DWP update as PIP award changes due from April - what it means for you: Officials say the changes fulfil a promise made by the UK Government in the Pathways to ...
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-update-pip-award-changes-36504641
The Sentinel Jan 07
DWP payment rates for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance from April: The Department for Work and Pensions has announced proposed new weekly payment rates for ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/dwp-payment-rates-pip-dla-10739955
DWP sending out 1,600 formal warnings after systems 'triggered': The figures emerged in the Commons, after DWP ministers and Labour Party cabinet members were ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-sending-out-1600-formal-33210673
Mum who fraudulently took £16,500 in benefits given 22 years to pay back: Mum Sarah Hanlon, 41, was ordered to pay back Universal Credit benefit payments she ...
metro.co.uk/2025/12/23/mum-fraudulently-took-16-500-benefits-given-22-years-pay-back-25729565/
DWP confirms rules as these claimants could get 'lump sum' back payments: Millions of benefit claimants can request to go through the process
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-confirms-rules-claimants-could-36525129
Full list of postcodes set to receive DWP Cold Weather Payments in Wales this week
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/full-list-postcodes-set-receive-33163539
Key FactsDWP activates cold-weather payments across 18 areas
Dec 31, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- On December 30, the DWP activated the winter’s first payments for 18 areas in Cumbria, Northumberland and parts of the Scottish Borders.
- In England and Wales, a payment is triggered when average temperatures are forecast below zero for seven consecutive days.
- An estimated 3.9 million people may qualify, including 1.2 million receiving Pension Credit.
- The £25 is automatically paid into recipients’ accounts within 14 working days; no application is required.
As temperatures plunge, Cold Weather Payments will automatically get support directly to vulnerable households. Combined with the biggest ever Pension Credit take-up campaign and our Triple Lock commitment – set to increase the State Pension by up to £2,100 over this Parliament - we're ensuring pensioners get the support they need this Winter.— Torsten Bell, Minister for Pensions, said: describing the first Cold Weather Payments being triggered and linked to the Pension Credit campaign and Triple Lock.
Millions claiming DWP benefits urged to check for missing bonus payment now: The Christmas bonus is normally paid at the beginning on December - but if you have ...
mirror.co.uk/money/millions-claiming-dwp-benefits-urged-36485534
Older people in UK could get £105 a week from DWP - check if you qualify: Extra payments could be available from the Department for Work and Pensions
mirror.co.uk/news/politics/older-people-uk-could-105-36506603
DWP Universal Credit warning as 17 changes must be reported or risk penalties: The Department for Work and Pensions has warned that failing to report specific ...
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-universal-credit-warning-17-36458191
North Wales Live Dec 22 25
DWP to ramp up face-to-face PIP and Universal Credit meetings in 2026: Department for Work and Pension moves comes after criticism too many assessments are being ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dwp-ramp-up-face-face-33101246
State Pension age changes as millions could face delayed retirement: The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 from April 2025, completing by 2028 ...
mirror.co.uk/money/state-pension-age-changes-millions-36480021
WASPI compensation latest as DWP confirms decision timeline: The Department for Work and Pensions has agreed to issue a fresh decision within 12 weeks following ...
coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/waspi-compensation-latest-dwp-confirms-33145216
DWP statement over payment mistakes due to 'official errors': DWP claimants may have to pay back an amount if they are overpaid
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-statement-over-payment-mistakes-36452966
DWP PIP 'changes' timeline as minister issues new statement to MPs: DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms has spoken about the department's plans after a query from an ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-changes-timeline-minister-33147898
DWP shares 'please contact us' warning for people due benefit payments this month
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-shares-please-contact-us-33110240
DWP confirms major update for 2026 that will affect thousands of workers: The Department for Work and Pensions has today issued details of changes coming in 2026
mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-confirms-major-update-2026-36467301
Surrey Live Dec 25 25
DWP PIP update on fibromyalgia assessments as face-to-face ramps up: Department for Work and Pensions issues a response over 'symptoms list' as ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pip-update-fibromyalgia-conditions-33109504
WASPI campaign latest as supporters urged to contact MPs: Campaign chair Angela Madden says they will spend three months 'doing our damnedest in ...
coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/waspi-campaign-latest-supporters-urged-33019920
