Department for Work and Pensions

“approximately 81,770 children in England’s care system, a rise of almost 18 per cent since 2015.”

“the proportion of over-65s with earnings from employment rose to 16 per cent in 2025, up from 14 per cent three years earlier”

“There were more than 1,400 complaints in the first three months of this year, according to the DWP's most recent annual report.”

“But in the first three months of this year there were no payments at all in almost 61,000 Collect and Pay cases - affecting 86,000 children, according to the DWP.”

“must repay £8,800.”

“monthly Universal Credit payments were reduced by £463”

“reduced his monthly payment by £521”

“The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed Mejri's criminal enterprise netted him over £52,000 in fraudulent employment support allowance payments, approximately £107,000 in housing benefit claim…”

“According to the Department for Work and Pensions, overall State Pension spending is expected to reach £169billion by 2030.”

“State pensioners across the UK can boost their income by up to £14,289.10 from July with nine freebies and discounts from the Government.”

“Pension Credit provides pensioners on a low income with extra money to help with living costs and thanks to a 4.8% uprating in April, it's now worth an average of £4,300 per year according to the DWP.”

“Following a 4.8% uplift on April 6, Pension Credit now tops up your weekly income to £238 if you’re single or your joint weekly income to £363.25 if you have a partner.”

“Last year, over-65s fraudulently claimed £210million, a sharp increase from £120miliion just five years ago,”

“It also serves a top up to an OAP weekly, worth £238 for single people, and £363 per week for couples.”

““You’ll be asked when you want to start getting your State Pension when you claim. Your first payment will be no later than 5 weeks after the date you choose. You’ll get a full payment every 4 weeks …”

“The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the Government’s commitment to the triple lock means pensioners’ incomes will rise by up to £2,100 over this Parliament, and this year’s uprating will …”

“Last year, over-65s fraudulently claimed £210million, a sharp increase from £120miliion just five years ago”

“Claimants aged 90 and older were revealed to fraudulently raked in a total of £20million”

“Another £100million in overpayments was caused by department errors alone”

“building on £1 billion already saved from incorrect payments”

“£227-a-week benefit boost”

“The Carer Addition is currently worth £46.40 a week, rising to £48.15 from April 2026”

“Department for Work and Pensions data analysed by Which? reveals there were 209,735 Pension Credit applications between February 2025 and February 2026 - down 36% from the 326,842 received during the…”

“Last year, over-65s fraudulently claimed £210million, a sharp increase from £120miliion just five years ago,.”

“Claimants aged 90 and older were revealed to fraudulently raked in a total of £20million.”

“Another £100million in overpayments was caused by department errors alone.”

“Fraudsters aged 65-69 and 75-79 each stole an estimated £40million.”

“Pensioners obscuring assets or savings swindled £77million of the total fraud pot.”

“Another £67million of the fraud total was from older Britons who were discovered to have a home abroad.”

“And a further £15million was won by those who had cash jobs or secretly an employee.”

“worth £238 for single people, and £363 per week for couples.”

“building on £1 billion already saved from incorrect payments.”