DWP: 114,000 claimants stuck in assessment backlog
Over 114,000 people on Universal Credit, ESA and Incapacity Benefit are awaiting vital Work Capability Assessments, the DWP has confirmed. Read the latest figures and what's being done.
Over 114,000 people on Universal Credit, ESA and Incapacity Benefit are awaiting vital Work Capability Assessments, the DWP has confirmed. Read the latest figures and what's being done.
New DWP data reveals 4,413 people receive PIP for obesity, with 800 on ESA. A doctor links unemployment to the condition affecting 18.7 million UK adults. Read the full analysis.
Thousands of UK carers face huge debts after DWP benefit overpayments. A 60-year-old woman caring for her family must repay £1,623. Read the shocking review findings.
New DWP data reveals a sharp 60% rise in PIP claims for obesity since 2019, with over 4,400 now receiving the benefit. Explore the regional breakdown and political response.
A pensions expert condemns the government's tax threshold freeze as unfair 'means-testing by proxy', creating a two-tier system for retirees. Read the full analysis.
A low-paid carer cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's DLA, fearing new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Experts warn of widespread discrimination.
UK retirees are missing out on £10,000 a year from two underclaimed DWP benefits: Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit. Check your eligibility now.
Unpaid carers in the UK could increase their state pension by £342 annually via DWP's Carer's Credit. Check eligibility and claim now to secure your retirement.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus will be automatically paid to claimants of PIP, DLA, and Attendance Allowance in December. Find out if you qualify and why critics say the payment needs increasing.
Retirees with income under £50,270 can reduce their tax bill by £252 using Marriage Allowance. Claim this often-overlooked HMRC perk today.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces 3.8% increase to Married Couple's and Blind Person's Allowances in Autumn Budget. Find out how this affects your tax bill from April 2026.
Nearly 200,000 carers facing draconian Carer's Allowance overpayment penalties of up to £20,000 will be reimbursed. Discover how the government is righting this wrong.
State pensioners with any of 48 health conditions could claim up to £441 every four weeks via Attendance Allowance. Check your eligibility now for this non-means-tested support.
UK households, especially unpaid carers, are urged to claim a little-known DWP benefit that could add £342 annually to their state pension. Check your eligibility now.
The DWP is providing tax-free payments of up to £442 to people with 48 different health conditions. Discover if you qualify and how to claim this vital support.
Thousands warned as DWP confirms Income Support and Jobseeker's Allowance will end permanently in April 2026. Claimants urged not to ignore migration letters to Universal Credit.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a DWP fraud crackdown aiming to save £1.2bn. The Targeted Case Review scheme will investigate Universal Credit claims. Read the full details.
UK carers face DWP penalties for earnings mistakes made up to eight years ago. Damning review reveals systemic failures causing distress. Read the full investigation.
Unpaid carer Vivienne Groom faces jail for Carer's Allowance overpayment. Read her heartbreaking story and the urgent call for DWP reform.
A damning report reveals unpaid carers are being pursued by the DWP for overpayments they didn't cause, causing severe distress and shame. Read the full investigation.
Unpaid carer Vivienne Groom was threatened with prison before being forced to surrender her entire inheritance. Discover how 185,000 carers will now have cases reviewed.
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face debt and hardship due to DWP errors. Government launches review of Carer's Allowance overpayments dating back to 2015. Find out if you're affected.
A damning report reveals the DWP's harsh treatment of unpaid carers, causing immense distress over overpayments. Discover the full story and the urgent need for reform.
Exclusive: DWP refers 852 unpaid carers for criminal prosecution over honest mistakes in Carer's Allowance scandal. Read the shocking findings.
A damning report reveals systemic flaws in the DWP's handling of Carer's Allowance, leaving unpaid carers feeling 'criminalised'. Discover the findings and planned reforms.
A 64-year-old carer was convicted of fraud and lost his home after a simple form error. Discover the systemic failures behind the Carer's Allowance scandal.
The DWP is reviewing Carer's Allowance overpayments for 185,000 unpaid carers, with debts potentially being written off. Discover the latest on this major policy shift.
The PCS union announces a statutory ballot for DWP members in the new year, escalating a dispute over an 'unacceptable' pay deal and chronic low pay. Read more.
The DWP will reassess Carer's Allowance overpayment cases and issue refunds after admitting its guidance was unclear. Find out if you're affected.
The DWP launches a benefits crackdown targeting Universal Credit and ESA, as figures reveal 5 million people have no work requirement. Read the full analysis.