Department for Work and Pensions
What benefits can I claim from the DWP to help me cover the cost of living?

What benefits can I claim from the DWP to help me cover the cost of living?
Navigating social security can be daunting. Here’s what you need to know about what benefits you could claim
‘Incentivising work’ or instilling fear? How making the benefits system meaner has backfired

‘Incentivising work’ or instilling fear? How making the benefits system meaner has backfired
New research from Z2K shows that a punitive benefits system pushes people away from work and harms the economy in the process
Employers are being urged to step up and help disabled people stay in work. But is it enough?

Employers are being urged to step up and help disabled people stay in work. But is it enough?
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that 60 employers will join forces with the government to create better practices to help disabled people stay in work – but some campaigners worry this is not enough when there are so many barriers to employment
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
How trust could transform Britain’s broken benefits system
How trust could transform Britain’s broken benefits system
DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month

DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays

Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays
UK faces another Post Office Horizon scandal unless plans to snoop on benefit claimants are stopped

UK faces another Post Office Horizon scandal unless plans to snoop on benefit claimants are stopped
DWP to save billions by tackling fraud and error in the benefits system. But at what cost?

DWP to save billions by tackling fraud and error in the benefits system. But at what cost?
DWP job advisers will soon be in GP surgeries and mental health services

DWP job advisers will soon be in GP surgeries and mental health services
Disabled man may be forced to close his business after DWP slashed his Access to Work support

Disabled man may be forced to close his business after DWP slashed his Access to Work support
Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025

Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025
DWP payment dates in October 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month

DWP payment dates in October 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
What is a PIP back payment and how do I know if I’m eligible?

What is a PIP back payment and how do I know if I’m eligible?
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments

How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
Universal credit sanctions ‘undermine’ Jobcentre employment support, DWP warned by MPs

Universal credit sanctions ‘undermine’ Jobcentre employment support, DWP warned by MPs
Disabled families use foil blankets to keep warm as energy bills keep surging: ‘We have to keep going’

Disabled families use foil blankets to keep warm as energy bills keep surging: ‘We have to keep going’
Five-week universal credit wait for claimants is a baffling own goal – here’s the proof

Five-week universal credit wait for claimants is a baffling own goal – here’s the proof
I’ve had to appeal every single one of my PIP claims – the system is in dire need of improvement

I’ve had to appeal every single one of my PIP claims – the system is in dire need of improvement
Homeless people risk losing benefits if they don’t move to universal credit, DWP warns

Homeless people risk losing benefits if they don’t move to universal credit, DWP warns
‘Getting benefits eased pressure on my family’: £9.6bn of universal credit went unclaimed in the last 12 months

‘Getting benefits eased pressure on my family’: £9.6bn of universal credit went unclaimed in the last 12 months
Cost of living payments: Where to get help in 2025 now the scheme is over

Cost of living payments: Where to get help in 2025 now the scheme is over
DWP payment dates in August 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month

DWP payment dates in August 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
Revealed: Scrapping two-child benefit limit will make ‘no difference at all’ to 140,000 children in poverty

Revealed: Scrapping two-child benefit limit will make ‘no difference at all’ to 140,000 children in poverty
Pensioners in poverty are isolated and eating only one meal a day – they need help
