Benefits
'It's evil what they're doing': DWP denying benefits to people with schizophrenia and mental illness
'It's evil what they're doing': DWP denying benefits to people with schizophrenia and mental illness
A documentary, which was recently shown in parliament, tells the story of people with schizophrenia who have been refused disability benefits. It comes as the government continues its attack on the disability benefits system in a drive to get people into work
DWP risks repeat of Post Office scandal with plan to snoop on claimants' bank accounts, MPs warn
DWP risks repeat of Post Office scandal with plan to snoop on claimants' bank accounts, MPs warn
Sunak's call to end 'sick note culture' and reform benefits is 'demonising' disabled and sick people
Sunak's call to end 'sick note culture' and reform benefits is 'demonising' disabled and sick people
Millions missing out on £23billion in unclaimed DWP benefits – an average of £2,700 per person
Millions missing out on £23billion in unclaimed DWP benefits – an average of £2,700 per person
Long-term sickness cannot be fixed by tightening 'harsh' disability benefits system, experts warn
Long-term sickness cannot be fixed by tightening 'harsh' disability benefits system, experts warn
Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here's what you need to know
Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here's what you need to know
Millions of families on universal credit worse off by £1,400 a year, experts say: 'It needs to change'
Millions of families on universal credit worse off by £1,400 a year, experts say: 'It needs to change'
DWP should keep targeting benefit fraud gangs – not disabled people and carers, campaigners say
DWP should keep targeting benefit fraud gangs – not disabled people and carers, campaigners say
DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here's when you will get the higher amount
DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here's when you will get the higher amount
DWP shamed over 'cruel' two-child benefit cap as millions trapped in poverty: 'Scrap this sibling tax'
DWP shamed over 'cruel' two-child benefit cap as millions trapped in poverty: 'Scrap this sibling tax'
Yes, National Insurance cuts have taken effect – but it doesn't mean lower earners are better off
Yes, National Insurance cuts have taken effect – but it doesn't mean lower earners are better off
'DWP has learnt nothing': DWP sparks fury by seizing woman's £16k inheritance over Co-op job
'DWP has learnt nothing': DWP sparks fury by seizing woman's £16k inheritance over Co-op job
DWP recruiting 'covert surveillance officers' to snoop on benefit claimants: 'I fear for the future'
DWP recruiting 'covert surveillance officers' to snoop on benefit claimants: 'I fear for the future'
Local housing allowance is finally going up. But is it anything more than just a short-term fix?
Local housing allowance is finally going up. But is it anything more than just a short-term fix?
DWP could be 'fantastic' under Labour, says ex-minister Stephen Timms: 'Don't write the DWP off'
DWP could be 'fantastic' under Labour, says ex-minister Stephen Timms: 'Don't write the DWP off'
Millions of kids are in poverty and Jeremy Hunt wants a 'carrot and stick' benefits system
Millions of kids are in poverty and Jeremy Hunt wants a 'carrot and stick' benefits system
Two-child limit on benefits is cruel and unfair. Politicians must rethink ahead of general election
Two-child limit on benefits is cruel and unfair. Politicians must rethink ahead of general election
DWP benefits, rent rises and tax: All the tax year changes that will affect you from April 2024
DWP benefits, rent rises and tax: All the tax year changes that will affect you from April 2024
More than 700,000 children plunged into poverty since Tories came to power: 'We're going backwards'
More than 700,000 children plunged into poverty since Tories came to power: 'We're going backwards'
DWP benefits 'too low' to cover basic living costs, government warned: 'Completely unacceptable'
DWP benefits 'too low' to cover basic living costs, government warned: 'Completely unacceptable'
UK 'no longer a leader in disability rights' as UN finds Tory policy has led to 'hate'
UK 'no longer a leader in disability rights' as UN finds Tory policy has led to 'hate'
Tory government 'demonises' disabled people who face 'onerous' benefits system, UN warns
Tory government 'demonises' disabled people who face 'onerous' benefits system, UN warns
'I just cry': Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
'I just cry': Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
'I'm in crippling debt': Brits are falling behind on bills in record numbers amid cost of living crisis
'I'm in crippling debt': Brits are falling behind on bills in record numbers amid cost of living crisis
DWP faces 'outrage' and 'paranoia' if it continues plans to 'spy' on bank accounts
