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Two DWP state pension changes could affect payments Plymouth Live14:32
DWP Universal Credit holiday rule that you must follow - or risk your benefits being stopped The Mirror11:50
DWP shares Universal Credit warning and tells claimants to 'report themselves' The Mirror12:07
PIP claimants issued 50-week warning ahead of major benefits shake-up The Mirror05:14
Universal Credit, PIP, Dla, State Pension and other DWP payment dates set to change in May 2025 Teesside Live13:36
I worked for the DWP – now I'm on benefits and need their help to find a job i News12:22
Vulnerable people should not be punished for DWP welfare errors PoliticsHome17:15

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In the last half-hour

'Deep concern' over DWP bank checks for PIP and Universal Credit Plymouth Live18:06

In the last 2 hours

Vulnerable people should not be punished for DWP welfare errors PoliticsHome17:15

DWP minister gives new update on powers to 'compel' bank account information Leicestershire Live17:12

In the last 4 hours

Two DWP state pension changes could affect payments Plymouth Live14:32

In the last 6 hours

DWP and HMRC change May bank holiday payment dates - full list Stoke-On-Trent Live13:26

DWP Universal Credit claimants told to ‘self-report’ as part of overhaul to tackle fraud Devon Live12:25

In the last 8 hours

DWP Universal Credit holiday rule that you must follow - or risk your benefits being stopped The Mirror11:50

DWP issues urgent warning as PIP claimants and pensioners at risk of being scammed Daily Star11:38

Parents DWP 'living wage' £12.21 per hour update as official response to campaign Devon Live11:14

DWP issues warning about tax-free limit as state pension rises The Mirror10:55

Earlier today

DWP sending letters to 400,000 people ahead of benefit payment being axed The Mirror09:48

PIP claimants issued 50-week warning ahead of major benefits shake-up The Mirror05:14

DWP payment dates in May 2025: When you will get your benefits this month Big Issue04:22

Yesterday

Memorandum of understanding: funding and delivery of the economic inactivity trailblazer in Wales Welsh Government (Press Release)17:35 28-Apr-25

Universal Credit, PIP, Dla, State Pension and other DWP payment dates set to change in May 2025 Teesside Live13:36 28-Apr-25

I worked for the DWP – now I’m on benefits and need their help to find a job i News12:22 28-Apr-25

DWP shares Universal Credit warning and tells claimants to 'report themselves' The Mirror12:07 28-Apr-25

DWP PIP statements issued as 690,186 people aged 65 to 79 will not be affected Plymouth Live11:24 28-Apr-25

DWP May bank holiday payment date changes confirmed - full list The Mirror09:45 28-Apr-25

The Nottingham neighbourhood where nearly two thirds of children live in poverty Nottinghamshire Live08:44 28-Apr-25

Pensioners could be owed up to £11,725 due to £805m DWP blunder — how to see if it's you Daily Star05:06 28-Apr-25

Free school meals: DSIT and DWP support work on data and digital means to identify eligibility PublicTechnology.net02:11 28-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

DWP paying up to £1,768 to working parents for childcare - how to claim Stoke-On-Trent Live13:50 27-Apr-25

7 reasons why DWP could stop your PIP claim - plus vital next steps to take Stoke-On-Trent Live13:50 27-Apr-25

Find out how criminals are trying to scam people by pretending to be from the DWP Isle of Wight County Press09:03 27-Apr-25

Labour has failed to reform the benefits system The Spectator05:56 27-Apr-25

DWP payment change coming next month if you have two-digit code Birmingham Live05:42 27-Apr-25

The four conditions PIP claimants likely to be awarded DWP long-term payments with review Birmingham Live05:42 27-Apr-25

The 5 DWP changes you absolutely need to know about in May Wales Online05:04 27-Apr-25

DWP issues statement on tax-free limit on state pension Devon Live02:24 27-Apr-25

DWP’s lesser-known disability benefit could offer up to £110 a week for some The Mirror22:47 26-Apr-25

DWP to make two changes to State Pension from May that could give some £921 Daily Star22:27 26-Apr-25

Seven reasons DWP can stop your PIP claim - and vital next steps to take The Mirror21:56 26-Apr-25

Full list of DWP benefit payment changes for May 2025 Liverpool Echo20:20 26-Apr-25

DWP set to make three major changes to PIP assessments under benefit reforms Teesside Live15:29 26-Apr-25

How DWP PIP bonus could offer up to £30,000 to redo your home Stoke-On-Trent Live14:17 26-Apr-25

Plans to convert former Blackpool civil service building Mexford House into 120 flats move step … Blackpool Gazette10:07 26-Apr-25

Labour MPs rebel over plan to raid bank accounts of benefit claimants The National, Scotland10:03 26-Apr-25

DWP issues key update on targeting three benefits in sweeping bank checks Nottinghamshire Live07:44 26-Apr-25

DWP to make three major changes to PIP assessments North Wales Live07:15 26-Apr-25

DWP PIP bonus could offer up to £36,000 to redo your home The Mirror03:49 26-Apr-25

Pay work coaches properly and give them time to do their jobs, MPs hear Public & Commercial Services Union (Press Release)20:55 25-Apr-25

DWP payment changes for benefits and pensions May Bank holidays 2025 Echo News18:30 25-Apr-25

Health impact of pensioner poverty: MPs to take evidence from Marmot Review author The United Kingdom Parliament16:29 25-Apr-25

Government unveils small pension pot consolidator Investors Chronicle15:39 25-Apr-25

Mayors on manoeuvrers, Pandassadors and taxing the rich Resolution Foundation13:42 25-Apr-25

DWP 'needs 6,000 more work coaches' – senior PCS officials Civil Service World13:29 25-Apr-25

Mum-of-two shares experience of 'dehumanising' DWP benefits system: 'It could kill somebody' Big Issue13:26 25-Apr-25

How to find out if you've been underpaid state pension as DWP pays back £800million i News13:24 25-Apr-25

DWP extends contract with SSCL for Synergy programme UKAuthority12:57 25-Apr-25

Who is eligible for state pension back payments up to £12,000? The Independent12:22 25-Apr-25

DWP Personal Independence Payment cuts won't affect people of this age group North Wales Live11:57 25-Apr-25

DWP Universal Credit change to give £420 boost to 1.2million households The Mirror11:44 25-Apr-25

Martin Lewis gives scam warning about DWP state pension changes Glasgow Evening Times11:04 25-Apr-25

DWP: workforce management information March 2025 GOV.UK (Press Release)09:38 25-Apr-25

DWP Universal Credit rules on Lifetime ISAs and how much you can save before benefits stop Nottinghamshire Live09:33 25-Apr-25

DWP state pension warning to parents as they could 'unintentionally' lose money The Mirror09:32 25-Apr-25

DWP outlines new PIP assessment process after eligibility overhaul Devon Live09:12 25-Apr-25

DWP confirms PIP changes won't apply to group of 700,000 people The Mirror09:01 25-Apr-25

DWP clarifies Universal Credit rules for what savings count towards capital Plymouth Live05:46 25-Apr-25

DWP benefit claimants give verdict on welfare system - 'You're not treated as human' The Mirror22:11 24-Apr-25

Check your pension payments as £800m of DWP state pensions underpaid Echo News19:28 24-Apr-25

Sarah Newton reappointed as chair of HSE Health & Safety Matters16:21 24-Apr-25

DWP letter could boost your annual income by £4,300 - but it's not automatic Devon Live14:53 24-Apr-25

DWP contract Professional Security Magazine Online14:47 24-Apr-25

DWP benefits you can claim after reaching State Pension age North Wales Live14:46 24-Apr-25

State pension scandal on course to cost the Government £1bn: DWP and HMRC deprived many elderly women of correct… This is Money14:29 24-Apr-25

DWP issues state pension back payment update with thousands of people owed up to £11,725 The Mirror13:52 24-Apr-25

DWP confirms new PIP rules will not apply to nearly 700,000 people Nottinghamshire Live12:54 24-Apr-25

DWP PIP changes to 'not apply' to nearly 700,000 people as minister gives update Lincolnshire Live12:47 24-Apr-25

Over £800m paid to address state pension underpayments Pensions Age11:19 24-Apr-25

Workers could get a £1,000 pension boost under new DWP plan The Independent11:16 24-Apr-25

DWP PIP conditions likely to secure payments from 2025 - full list The Mirror10:19 24-Apr-25

DWP to launch 'wider review' of PIP assessment as plans to reform and reduce payments progress North Wales Live09:00 24-Apr-25

DWP wants Waspi women to seek help in finding work Plymouth Live02:19 24-Apr-25

Widower of disabled woman in bitter, years-long legal battle after DWP denied him benefits Big Issue00:39 24-Apr-25

DWP making PIP claimants wait nearly a year for crucial assessments, experts warn Yahoo! UK & Ireland17:21 23-Apr-25

Class B drugs, illegal cigarettes and illegal working practices uncovered during Multi-agency… SussexWorld15:32 23-Apr-25

DWP state pensioners could claim cash payout if they were ‘adversely affected’ by rule change The Mirror15:09 23-Apr-25

Residents warned about suspected Department of Work and Pensions scam text North East Lincolnshire Council (Press Release)15:00 23-Apr-25

Major update issued as DWP benefit paying up to £441 a month scrapped for good The Mirror13:47 23-Apr-25

DWP state pension payment change coming next month if you have two-digit code The Mirror12:57 23-Apr-25

Charity warns hundreds of thousands of disabled Scots could lose out from Labour's 'brutal'… Daily Record12:55 23-Apr-25

New DWP measures to stop fraudulent PIP claims Plymouth Live10:53 23-Apr-25

Millions of pensioners told way to be paid DWP State Pension weekly Plymouth Live10:22 23-Apr-25

Thousands could be affected by benefit and state pension payment changes next month The Mirror09:53 23-Apr-25

DWP PIP claimants will see more money in accounts amid benefit payments change Birmingham Live09:30 23-Apr-25

Pension Age Disability Payment: Service Level Agreement GOV.UK (Press Release)09:10 23-Apr-25

DWP cuts to PIP and the seven conditions likely to secure payments in 2025 The Mirror09:02 23-Apr-25

Burnley Council boss to make disability cuts plea to government Lancs Live05:29 23-Apr-25

PIP claimants won't see new benefit payment rates this month in DWP delay The Mirror05:08 23-Apr-25

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'Now that you are approaching 80’ was the heading Express & Star14:49 22-Apr-25

Civil servant faces jail after pocketing £40,000 in bogus expenses and faking sick note so he… MailOnline14:42 22-Apr-25

Former Nuneaton DWP contact centre put on the market for mystery price Coventry Live13:39 22-Apr-25

New Forest District Council prosecute Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit fraud New Forest District Council (Press Release)11:38 22-Apr-25

DWP to alert millions of families about major Child Benefit change that could cost them… North Wales Live11:14 22-Apr-25

All you need to know as DWP State Pension payments are changing Devon Live10:35 22-Apr-25

DWP benefit rule to put another 300,000 children in poverty Plymouth Live07:03 22-Apr-25

DWP State Pension warning issued as thousands of Brits don't understand vital rule The Mirror05:05 22-Apr-25

In the last month

DWP PIP claimants have one option with '70% success rate' if they are rejected Birmingham Live15:10 21-Apr-25

DWP to be given power to see three months of claimant's bank statements Birmingham Live14:29 21-Apr-25

May 2025 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions, in full i News10:41 21-Apr-25

DWP sending pensioners letters about income boost worth over £470 a year The Mirror09:58 21-Apr-25

DWP PIP cuts with exact percentage of each condition that will lose benefits Daily Star07:06 21-Apr-25

Inside DWP's plan to ask PIP claimants how they spend their benefits Birmingham Live05:41 21-Apr-25

Department for Work and Pensions launches probe after civil servant 'exposes herself on porn… MailOnline02:04 21-Apr-25

'Major DWP changes to PIP benefits means we need to train debt advisors. It will cost us… Nottinghamshire Live16:20 20-Apr-25

DWP State Pension update – why you could still be waiting for key letter Daily Star14:38 20-Apr-25

DWP State Pension 2025 payment letters: What you need to know North Wales Live12:39 20-Apr-25

DWP issues urgent warning to claimants which could 'deprive disabled people' Echo News12:10 20-Apr-25

DWP cuts to Universal Credit and PIP in doubt as Labour rebellion 'hardens' Yorkshire Live09:10 20-Apr-25

DWP given new powers to force banks to hand over three months of statements Yorkshire Live09:00 20-Apr-25

DWP PIP warning for people with eight conditions under new test system Yorkshire Live07:59 20-Apr-25

Dundee Labour councillor who grew up with fostered children attacks his party over welfare cuts Dundee Courier, Scotland06:02 20-Apr-25

DWP extra £100 payment to one benefits group to counterbalance cuts Yorkshire Live21:59 19-Apr-25

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Latest news on DWP (Department for Work and Pensions), covering benefits, Universal Credit, State Pension, disability support, and UK welfare system updates.

The Department for Work and Pensions stands as the UK's largest public service department, with over 84,000 employees managing welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the steward of the UK's £176 billion welfare budget, the DWP administers vital support to around 20 million claimants through Universal Credit, State Pension, disability benefits, and other crucial welfare programmes.

Current developments focus on the department's digital transformation initiatives, including the modernisation of legacy systems and enhancement of online services. The DWP continues to adapt its delivery of Universal Credit and employment support programmes, while addressing challenges in disability benefit assessments and pension services. Recent scrutiny has centred on benefit payment accuracy, waiting times for assessments, and the effectiveness of employment support schemes.

Beyond its administrative role, the DWP shapes social policy through initiatives like the Disability Confident scheme, which encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled workers. Through its network of around 650 Jobcentres and service centres, the department provides personalised support to jobseekers and benefits claimants across the UK, while the Tell Us Once service simplifies how people report major life events to government.

Established in 2001 through the merger of the Department of Social Security and parts of the Department for Education and Employment, the DWP has evolved from managing basic welfare provision to delivering complex digital services. The department's transformation from paper-based systems to modern digital platforms marks a significant shift in how UK citizens access government support.

Our NewsNow feed delivers comprehensive coverage of DWP policy changes, benefit updates, and welfare reforms from reliable sources. Whether you're tracking Universal Credit developments, following pension policy changes, or monitoring employment programme outcomes, our feed provides essential updates about this crucial government department and its impact on millions of UK citizens.

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