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The DWP has confirmed new Housing Benefit rules from October that will allow around 300,000 people in supported housing to keep more of what they earn.

DWP new rules mean thousands on Housing Benefit to keep more cash

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.

Blue Badges cancelled for users as DWP and council crack down on misuse

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

DWP confirms Pension Credit and Housing Benefit major claim change for pensioners

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

Young allegedly claimed she was unfit to work when that was not true

Young allegedly claimed she was unfit to work when that was not true

Swindon woman facing 8 counts of fraud after ‘falsely claiming she was unfit to work'

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

DWP issues response as thousands call for PIP rule changes

Thousands of DWP benefit claimants warned they could face driving bans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to a member of staff during a visit to Sainsbury's as many struggle with their bills

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to a member of staff during a visit to Sainsbury's as many struggle with their bills

Universal Credit users being offered 100s of pounds back on bills as costs soar

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.

Warning issued as millions could face new DWP bank account monitoring checks

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis: DWP has £1million unclaimed benefits still to give out

DWP jobs are at risk in Warrington and St Helens as a union fights planned closures

DWP jobs are at risk in Warrington and St Helens as a union fights planned closures

Mum sobs as she's jailed for falsely claiming Universal Credit

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

DWP Housing Benefit major shake-up for claimants confirmed for 2026

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

Cold Weather Payments

Check your bank account as £25 payments sent to 1.5 million households

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

DWP benefit cuts begin as thousands face £50-a-week loss

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

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants need to come forward

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 coming next month

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out

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

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Department for Works and Pensions

A million pensioners could get £3800 a year free DWP cash boost

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

Cold Weather Payments

DWP Cold Weather Payments for thousands of pensioners and families with children

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 this year as exact amounts confirmed

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

All the DWP Universal Credit and other payment dates for Christmas 2025 and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

DWP Universal Credit and other payment dates for Christmas 2025

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

Bonus cash payment for millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants

Millions of pensioners will get an early payment from the DWP in their bank accounts, so payments due on Christmas Day or Boxing Day arrive on December 24 and New Year's Day payments will arrive on the 31st.

Millions of pensioners will get an early payment from the DWP in their bank accounts, so payments due on Christmas Day or Boxing Day arrive on December 24 and New Year's Day payments will arrive on the 31st.

Pensioners' 2-digit code that shows if DWP will pay State Pension early

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says a new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says a new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week

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

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

Look out for a letter as millions of households to get get £150 off energy bills for the first time

Look out for a letter as millions of households to get get £150 off energy bills for the first time

All the DWP benefits eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount

Look out for a letter as millions of households to get get £150 off energy bills for the first time

Look out for a letter as millions of households to get get £150 off energy bills for the first time

DWP giving £150 Warm Home Discount: See if you're eligible

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

DWP increasing Universal Credit 'step in the right direction'

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

DWP UK State Pension age to go up next year - check if you are affected

The State Pension age could rise to 70 following a government review, sparking anger from unions

The State Pension age could rise to 70 following a government review, sparking anger from unions

DWP State Pension age could go up to 70 as new report looks at aging population

Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August

Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August

Millions in Wiltshire to receive DWP benefit payments ahead of August bank holiday

All means tested DWP benefits will now mean claimants are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

All means tested DWP benefits will now mean claimants are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

All the DWP benefits eligible for £150 as Wiltshire residents able to claim

People of State Pension age could claim Attendance Allowance to cover any additional costs caused by their condition.

People of State Pension age could claim Attendance Allowance to cover any additional costs caused by their condition.

Millions may be owed £440 a month from DWP for this common condition

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions which will change this month due to the August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions which will change this month due to the August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions changes due this month

Take time off to look after kids? You could be owed thousands

Take time off to look after kids? You could be owed thousands

Take time off work to look after children? You may be due thousands of pounds

A long-term commitment to the triple lock on pensions is not in the scope of the resurrected Pensions Commission

A long-term commitment to the triple lock on pensions is not in the scope of the resurrected Pensions Commission

DWP benefits and pensions claimants warned ahead of August payment changes

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says state pension review will not look at triple lock commitment

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says state pension review will not look at triple lock commitment

DWP state pension review will not look at triple lock commitment

DWP urgent changes needed as some have £60 a month taken from their benefits, says Martin Lewis' charity

DWP urgent changes needed as some have £60 a month taken from their benefits, says Martin Lewis' charity

DWP urgent changes call as some have £60 a month taken from their benefits

A million people are estimated to be missing out on Attendance Allowance

A million people are estimated to be missing out on Attendance Allowance

Pensioners with these 48 health conditions could be owed up to £441 a month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

The £50 'civil penalty' DWP could slap you with over Universal Credit

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

Millions could get a £1200 boost to their savings - are you eligible?

There's a State Pension warning as four in 10 people surveyed made a major retirement mistake

There's a State Pension warning as four in 10 people surveyed made a major retirement mistake

DWP State Pension warning as four in 10 make major retirement mistake

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

DWP shares Easter Bank Holiday payment dates for Universal Credit

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

DWP State Pension to increase next week - full amounts and dates confirmed

If you are over 16 and under the State Pension age, you may be able to claim PIP

If you are over 16 and under the State Pension age, you may be able to claim PIP

DWP may pay up to £737 a month for free if you have one these 87 conditions

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

Every benefit and pension going up next week

State Pension payments will increase by £470 in April, but nearly half a million pensioners are set to miss out on the boost

State Pension payments will increase by £470 in April, but nearly half a million pensioners are set to miss out on the boost

State Pension warning as thousands to be denied £470