A series of 11 new factsheets have been published by the DWP, giving more insight into how the new measures will work safely ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced new powers enabling banks to get direct access to claimants' bank ...

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how ...

The DWP will pay out the Winter Fuel Payment in November and December this year - but only to those who are eligible. A BBC ...

DWP advises that claimants can report a change of circumstances by signing in to their online Universal Credit account. Use a ...

People struggling with the cost of living can claim benefits for support, even if they work, have savings, or own a home.

The boost is being made available to unpaid carers who will receive an additional payment of £293.50; Carer’s Allowance ...

Nicola Green, aged 42, has secured a "significant" legal victory and called for an end to "sickening" harassment.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will pay the Winter Fuel Payment automatically but some may need to verify their ...

Millions of state pensioners are being warned to open a new bank account before the £300 Winter Fuel Allowance is paid out.

BBC Cost of Living correspondent said people who have their birthday on a certain date will scrape into the benefit ...

If you successfully verify your identity online, you may not need the full ‘initial evidence interview’. The Department for ...