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Birmingham Mail1d
DWP (Department for Work and Pensions)
The DWP - which stands for Department for Work and Pensions - is part of the British Government and is responsible for welfare payments, State Pension and the child maintenance service.
Birmingham Mail2d
DWP steps to prevent people fraudulently claiming PIP payments
The Department for Work and Pensions has reaffirmed its vow to combat benefit fraud and error, including reclaiming debts from Personal Independent Payments. This statement was made in response to ...
Plymouth Herald3d
DWP confirms exact dates for PIP and Universal Credit changes to start next year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that planned reforms to Universal Credit will start in April 2026. Meanwhile, proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP ...
Crime3d
DWP benefits and State Pension payments may be affected by bank holiday next week
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has already announced changes to scheduled payments due on that date, with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) likely to follow a similar revised payment schedule.
Crime3d
DWP introduces new measure to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP payments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed its commitment to tackling fraud and error within the benefits system, including recovering debts generated ...
Liverpool Echo2d
Universal Credit and PIP changes set for 2026 as dates confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that planned reforms to Universal Credit will start in April 2026. Meanwhile, proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP ...
Daily Express2d
DWP introduces new measures to prevent people fraudulently claiming PIP payments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has affirmed its commitment to combating fraud and error within the benefits system, including the recovery of debts ...
Wales Online4d
DWP could stop your universal credit if you have this amount in savings
Universal Credit claimants are being warned that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could withdraw benefits from those with a certain amount of savings. To qualify for DWP benefits ...
Bristol Post3d
DWP scrapping benefit forever - letters being sent to households now
A benefit claimed by tens of thousands is set to be axed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This marks the latest phase-out in the ongoing transition of claimants to Universal Credit ...
Wales Online3d
State pension and DWP benefit payments to see key date change
Changes to payment schedules have been announced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) likely to follow suit. The revised payment schedule comes as ...
The Mirror3d
DWP claimants told to act after 355,000 have benefits payments stopped
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently sending letters to hundreds and thousands of benefit claimants urging them to act or risk losing their payments. Currently, the benefits ...