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1 day ago | 
express.co.uk | Linda Howard |Rory Poulter
DWP powers to stop people fraudulently claiming PIPDWP said it is 'committed' to cracking down on people who fraudulently claim PIP. Share Article Bookmark Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system in the 2023/24 financial year. (Image: Getty)The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently affirmed its dedication to combating fraud and error within the benefits system, including the recovery of debts incurred through Personal Independent Payments (PIP).
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4 days ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Linda Howard |Kieran Isgin
A new petition calling on the UK Government to scrap the BBC TV licence fee for every person over State Pension age has received nearly 50,000 signatures to dateClose to 50,000 individuals have supported an online petition demanding the termination of the BBC TV licence fee for all over the State Pension age, despite the idea being dismissed by the UK Government earlier this year.
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6 days ago | 
express.co.uk | Linda Howard |Matthew Dooley |Kieran Isgin
State Pension age to go up in 2026 for those born between these yearsThe State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 in the UK, with the increase expected to be completed for all men and women across the country by 2028. The State Pension age is changing. (Image: Getty Images)The UK's State Pension age is set to change from 66 to 67 next year, with the rise anticipated to be fully implemented for all men and women nationwide by 2028.
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6 days ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Linda Howard |Rory Poulter
The Department for Work and Pensions announced 'the biggest fraud crackdown in a generation' earlier this year and new details have emerged on how the powers will be implementedEarlier this year, the UK Government declared what it called 'the biggest fraud crackdown in a generation' to minimise the amount of money being lost in the welfare system.
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1 week ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Fionnula Hainey |Linda Howard
The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028The UK state pension age will rise for some people from next year. The age at which people can claim their state pension is set to rise from 66 to 67, with the change coming in gradually from 2026. Some people, born between certain dates, will see the change take effect next year.
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1 week ago | 
dailypost.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Steve Bagnall
Recipients of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are being reminded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to report certain changes in their circumstances, or they risk having their benefits paused or stopped. It's important to understand that updates such as a change of name, doctor, health professional, or address do not need to be reported to the DWP and will not affect PIP payments. Nonetheless, keeping your details current with the DWP is advisable.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Linda Howard |Kieran Isgin
The DWP has released the latest figures, showing that 3.7 million people across Great Britain are now receiving additional financial aid through PIP 11:47, Wed, Apr 16, 2025 Link copied Bookmark The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled the latest statistics, showing that 3.7 million people across Great Britain are now receiving extra financial support through the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Samantha Downes |Linda Howard |Kieran Isgin
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)has announced changes to the Fair Repayment Rate (FRR) for those claiming Universal Credit. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Fair Repayment Rate during the Autumn Budget in October with plans for it to take effect from April 30. The rate means claimants on lower incomes keep more of their Universal Credit by lowering the overall deductions cap from 25 per cent to 15 per cent of a claimant's standard allowance.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Samantha Downes |Linda Howard
The state pension is paid to 13 million older people but you need to make sure you claim it (Image: Getty)The first state pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance contributions. However, people approaching the official age of retirement this year may not be aware the state pension is not paid automatically and needs to be claimed.
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2 weeks ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Linda Howard |Charlotte Fisher
Several changes to your circumstances could affect your PIP paymentsPeople receiving Personal Independent Payments (PIP) must report certain changes of circumstance to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or risk losing their benefit claim. Regular payments may be paused or stopped if the changes are not reported - and claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.
