DWP Urged to Halt Payments for 1.6 Million Mental Health Benefit Claimants Monday, April 27, 2026 dwp welfare mentalhealth benefits universalcredit iainduncansmith dependency workcapability claims tax Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has sharply criticized the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for what he describes as “absurd” welfare payments to those with mental health conditions. He blames lenient … Read More
All State Pensioners Warned: 'Untouchable' Triple Lock Could Be Scrapped by DWP Wednesday, April 22, 2026 pension triplelock welfare inflation government pensioners economy finance reform budget State pensioners have been cautioned that the much-vaunted “untouchable” benefit of the state pension triple lock is facing serious scrutiny. Personal finance experts are increasingly calling for the triple lock … Read More
State Pensioners Born Before 1960 Criticized Amid Calls for Department for Work and Pensions Rule Change Wednesday, April 22, 2026 pensions welfare triplelock statepension retirement dwp inflation policymaking covid19 finances State pensioners, particularly those born before 1960, have recently found themselves at the center of criticism regarding the UK’s growing welfare bill. However, financial columnist and author Matthew Lynn has spoken out in … Read More
DWP Plans to Increase Face-to-Face Assessments for PIP and ESA Claimants Amid Concerns Tuesday, April 21, 2026 dwp pip esa assessments welfare disability claimants labour timms benefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to increase the number of face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants, a move that has raised … Read More
Warning for State Pensioners Living Solely on DWP Payments Saturday, April 18, 2026 pension statepension dwp pensioners costofliving benefits pensioncredit income financialaid welfare State pensioners dependent solely on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments are facing growing financial challenges as the cost of living continues to soar, partly due to global events like the Iran War. According to … Read More
DWP Confirms Five Groups of State Pensioners Will Miss Out on Winter Fuel Payment in 2026 Saturday, April 18, 2026 dwp winterfuelpayment pensioners welfare tax eligibility selfassessment statepension payments income The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that while nine million pensioners will receive Winter Fuel Payments in 2026/27, five specific groups of state pensioners will not be eligible for this financial … Read More