Around six million households will receive a £150 Warm Home Discount on energy bills from October, with eligibility extended to all Universal Credit claimants and other benefit recipients.
State pensioners born before 1953 (women) and 1951 (men) on basic rate will miss the minimum £313 annual increase to the full state pension from April 2027.
DWP confirms WorkWell expansion with £259m investment, potentially supporting up to 250,000 people with health conditions across England.
DWP confirms £965 monthly state pension payments in September for new state pension recipients. Weekly rate rises to £241.30 after 4.8% increase.
DWP confirms 57 health conditions qualify for Attendance Allowance under PM Andy Burnham. Benefit is not means-tested and available to over State Pension age.
The full new State Pension pays £12,548 a year, but a comfortable retirement needs £45,400, leaving a £32,852 shortfall, says Pensions UK.
Four million PIP claimants can request their original award letter from the DWP before potential welfare reforms, as Andy Burnham waits for the Timms Review.
NHS England confirms flu jab appointments open September 1 for some groups, while seven cohorts must wait until October 1, including over-65s and adults in clinical risk groups.
The DWP confirms fit note rules for benefits claimants after two significant 2022 changes, including digital certification and new healthcare professionals eligibility.
The NHS has confirmed two flu jab changes for autumn 2026: more pharmacies can vaccinate children and rough sleepers are included for the first time.
East Midlands Airport apologised after customer data, including emails, phone numbers, vehicle registrations and postcodes, was obtained in a cyber security incident affecting three UK airports.
PIP is set to rise to a maximum of £800 a month from April 2027, as new Chancellor John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget on October 28.
DWP data reveals 1.5 million PIP claimants receive support for psychiatric disorders. The Timms Review may reform eligibility, affecting conditions like mixed anxiety and depressive disorders, autism, and learning disabilities.
DVLA's expanded digital medical service, launched August 2026, lets drivers check 1,600 conditions and apply online, cutting licence processing times by up to 10 days.
The DWP will stop PIP if you leave Great Britain for over 13 weeks, or 26 weeks for medical treatment, Citizens Advice confirms.
From 1 April 2027, disabled bus pass holders in England will get free travel 24/7, removing weekday 9.30am restrictions, the government has confirmed.
The DWP has confirmed banks will check accounts for Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA under new eligibility verification rules, without seeing transaction details.
Parents of 16-19 year olds have until August 31 to confirm education plans with HMRC or Child Benefit payments stop. Over 372,000 parents have already extended claims digitally.
The DWP will now record PIP, Universal Credit WCA and ESA assessments by default, with opt-out available, to boost transparency and trust.
Basic State Pensioners will get £740 payments early on August 28, ahead of the bank holiday, DWP confirms. Payments due August 31 moved to Friday.
The DWP will pay 11 benefits early on Friday, August 28, instead of Monday, August 31, due to the bank holiday. Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP and more are affected.
HMRC confirms Child Benefit charge for individuals earning over £60,000. The charge is 1% of benefit per £200 above threshold, with full repayment at £80,000.
HMRC will issue Child Benefit payments up to £180 before end of August. Parents receive £27.05 weekly for eldest child, £17.90 for each extra child.
The NHS has confirmed the flu vaccine rollout for over-65s starts October 1, 2026, with no changes to eligible cohorts for the 2026-2027 programme.
Megan Skiendiel is not on hiatus from Katseye; she took a day off due to feeling unwell, missing a Wild fan signing on Aug 17. She reassured fans on WeVerse.
The DWP has confirmed PIP payments will continue for 300,000 people awaiting reassessment, as the Timms Review aims to report by Autumn 2026.
Wage growth at 4.1% could lift state pensions next April, but pre-2016 retirees on the basic rate would receive £10,009, a £3,053 difference from the full rate.
MAFS Australia experts John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla reveal the 'bittersweet' and 'difficult' experience of filming the new season without late co-star Mel Schilling.
More than 1.2 million young people claim Universal Credit and PIP, costing £13,000 a minute. DWP faces calls to reform.
More than 60,000 drivers have used DVLA's enhanced online medical service, saving up to ten days on applications. The service now covers multiple conditions and photo renewals.