All news on the topic: Department for Work and Pensions

PIP is a benefit given to those with long-term mental or physical health problems or disabilities and around three million people currently claim it in the UK

It is claimed 80,000 households owe £5,000 or more - and in some cases, benefit recipients were only made aware they owed money when they were moved over to Universal Credit

The United Nations will review the UK Government’s progress in improving the lives of disabled people after a review in 2016 found that it was guilty of 'grave and systematic' violations of the UN’s disability convention

Being paid early may sound great, as you will have some cash for the bank holiday weekend. However, you need to be aware that the money you receive will need to last you until your next benefit payment - so you'll need to make it last longer

According to NHS England, around two million people across the UK are living with sight loss or a degenerative eye condition and it expects this figure to double by 2050

The £600 payment is a combination of the Winter Fuel Payment and the Pensioner cost of living and will be paid from November

Recent figures released by the department published in August showed that 6.1million people now claim Universal Credit, this is now larger than the peak of six million saw in March 2021

The DWP has recently published guidance to help people who may be considering moving over to Universal Credit which included four checks people should make before making a decision

WASPI claim 250,000 women have now died whilst campaigning for compensation for DWP failings

The DWP is introducing a new automated 'Conversational Platform' in late September for people who are calling about a new or existing Universal Credit benefit claim

The change will affect the Bereaved Parent's Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance - these are benefits aimed at providing financial support to parents who have lost a partner

With the Tory Government pledging to remain committed to the "Triple Lock", state pension payments look set to rise again next year

Citizens Advice found more than 430,000 people are currently waiting for a Personal Independent Payment review, with some facing delays of more than two years

The DWP reported that overpayments relating to "incorrectly paid low-income benefits" accounted for around £9 in every £10 overpaid on cost of living payments

'The government knows that they might have blood on their hands, so are determined to stop this from being uncovered in any way possible', writes RACHEL CHARLTON-DAILEY

Pension Credit is a benefit for people who have reached state pension age and are on low incomes - if you're eligible, you'll get a cash boost and other perks will also be unlocked

Aidan Wood, an amputee, was driven to severe psychological trauma when his disability benefits were ruthlessly cut because assessors thought he could walk to the bus stop

Throughout 2023 and into 2024 millions will be getting an overall £900 through cost of living payments - and more payments are coming this autumn and winter

Daphne reached state pension age in 2003 and received £38.66 per week, due to having a National Insurance record of 42% - but this should have been boosted to 60% when her husband retied in 2008

The Government has extended the eligibility criteria for Bereavement Support Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance so they include cohabiting couples that have children but are not married

For years, dozens of bereaved families have been campaigning for an investigation into deaths of benefit claimants - now there is an inquiry into safeguarding by the DWP

Tory Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said older Brits should consider jobs 'they might not have otherwise thought of' as ministers battle to get more people back to work after the pandemic

Universal Credit is replacing the following old-style benefits including Tax Credits and Housing Benefit, with the majority of people expected to be moved over by December 2024

Tax Credits claimants should have received a renewal pack from HMRC in the post, explaining if they need to take action by July 31 - here is what you need to know

Here is everything you need to know about Disability Living Allowance (DLA) from who is eligible for it, how much you get, and how you can put in a claim