Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the news
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Tamtam found 20 recent articles about Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
- Universal credit Health assessment delays leaving people 'forgotten'
Delays in Universal Credit health assessments are causing mental health issues and financial hardship for claimants, with the DWP acknowledging the problem and reviewing the system.
- DWP training staff in AI
The Department for Work and Pensions trained over 128,000 employees in AI skills within the last year, costing 112,995.
- DWP cancels driving licences of claimants under benefit fraud crackdown
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is revoking driving licenses and accessing bank accounts of benefit claimants who refuse to repay debts as part of a new anti-fraud crackdown.
- DWP sending letters to pensioners who qualify for automatic £300 payment
The DWP is sending letters to eligible state pensioners in October detailing their automatic Winter Fuel Payments of up to 300 for the winter 2026-2027 season, with payments expected in November or December.
- DWP rule change affects 325,000 Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants
A new DWP rule allows over 325,000 Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants in supported housing to keep more of their earnings, aligning benefit calculations to incentivize work.
- DWP change means 325,000 people won't lose money for working
New DWP rules ensure 325,000 people in temporary accommodation and supported housing won't lose money when increasing work hours, addressing previous income loss due to differing benefit rules.
- DWP confirms exact date UK State Pension age will begin rising to 67
The DWP confirmed the State Pension age will gradually rise to 67 by 2028 for those born after April 6, 1960.
- DWP records 128,779 AI training completions as government pushes digital skills
The DWP recorded 128,779 AI training completions for its staff over one year to enhance digital skills and prepare for increased AI use in public services.
- State Pension age could be cut to help young people get jobs – DWP must respond
A petition advocating for a lower State Pension age to boost youth employment has exceeded 10,000 signatures, prompting a response from the government.
- DWP State Pension warning as some won't get annual increases or Winter Fuel Payments
British nationals living abroad may not receive annual State Pension increases or Winter Fuel Payments, a situation dependent on their chosen country of residence and specific international agreements.
- Millions to get DWP Christmas bonus as full list of those eligible confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions will automatically pay a £10 tax-free Christmas bonus to millions of eligible individuals receiving specific benefits, including various disability payments and pensions.
- DWP rule change will affect 325,000 Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants
A DWP rule change, effective this week, allows 325,000 Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants in supported and temporary accommodation to retain more of their earnings, aligning benefit calculations to incentivize work.
- Some households could get £150 off electricity bills as scheme reopens in October
The Warm Home Discount Scheme, managed by the Department for Work and Pensions, will reopen in October 2026, offering a 150 electricity bill reduction to eligible low-income and vulnerable households, including state pensioners.
- Department for Work and Pensions AI Training Reaches 128,779 Completions as Government Accelerates Digital Skills Push
The Department for Work and Pensions has trained 128,779 employees in AI, investing 112,995 to enhance digital skills and service delivery.
- Free careers support now available through Jobcentres
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) now offers free careers support through Jobcentres by integrating the National Careers Service and employing 500 qualified careers advisers.
- DWP confirms 18 blood conditions that could qualify for £748 a month
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms 18 blood conditions that could qualify individuals for up to £748 per month in Personal Independence Payment.
- DWP urged to cut Child DLA for 3 conditions as spending hits £5bn
The Department for Work and Pensions' child disability benefits spending has reached 5 billion annually, driven by a surge in claims for conditions like ADHD, with a think tank recommending stricter eligibility for three conditions to save 11.9 billion.
- DWP state pension update as a triple lock 'very much' to remain in place
A DWP minister confirms the state pension triple lock will be reformed to remove the "ratchet effect" and ensure sustainability, projecting substantial savings while maintaining annual increases for pensioners.
- Woman, 30, admits falsely claiming Universal Credit payments for over two years
A woman admitted to fraudulently claiming Universal Credit payments for over two years by failing to notify the DWP of a change in her living situation.
- Supported housing residents to keep more of what they earn as new rules come into force
New rules in effect today ensure supported housing residents keep more of their earnings when they increase work hours, aligning housing benefits with universal credit.
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