Money: Dwp

Andy Burnham has hinted at Department for Work and Pensions cuts for one group of claimants as he grapples with the soaring benefits bill.

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that people already receiving Personal Independence Payment can continue to receive the benefit after reaching State Pension age, provided they still meet the eligibility rules.

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed higher Universal Credit payments for 436,000 claimants following a significant law change.

State pensioners with severe disabilities can now receive an extra £86.05 per week from the Department for Work and Pensions through Pension Credit following a significant boost to benefit rates this year.

Older women throughout the UK could be eligible for back payments following historical Department for Work and Pensions errors.

State pensioners aged 75 can get £8,509 on top of their Department for Work and Pensions state pension payments, it has been revealed.