Work and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers.

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My response to the £20 per week uplift in Universal Credit - January 2021

Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits. As I am sure you are aware, this extra support was announced by the Chancellor as a temporary measure in March 2020 to support those facing the most financial disruption as a result