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Department for Work & Pensions: Latest News Update
Mobile Jobcentres
Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain.
Following hugely successful pilots in the Scottish Highlands, North and Mid Wales and Greater Manchester, the number of Jobcentres on Wheels will provide enhanced support in six new areas, with a view to explore rolling out the scheme more extensively after testing its impact.
The vans will take jobcentre staff on the road to communities with some of the highest rates of unemployment where support is needed most. Vans will park up outside family hubs, leisure centres, supermarkets, local events and football matches to make taking that first step towards work as easy as possible.
Once on board, people can meet with one of the DWP’s experienced work coaches who will who offer expert support with job searching and training opportunities.
They can also provide information to those with health conditions or disabilities and for accessing childcare costs.
As well as existing customers, the service is open and accessible to all members of the public and forms part of the government’s wider plans to Get Britain Working, kickstart economic growth and give more opportunities for people to get on in their career.
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Wales joins Connect to Work as programme is expanded to new areas
This week 16 more areas across England and Wales have had their funding confirmed as part of a £300 million expansion of the Connect to Work programme — bringing life-changing, tailored employment support to over 75,000 more people facing complex barriers to work.
Mid Wales, North Wales and South West Wales are among the 16 areas to have their funding confirmed, marking a significant milestone in the UK Government’s commitment to ensure every nation and region can realise its full potential.
The programme’s support is designed to fit around the individual — participants can meet their employment adviser wherever they feel most comfortable, whether that’s a local café, a park, or a community hub.
It provides intensive, personalised help including individual coaching from employment specialists, job matching services, and ongoing support for both participants and employers, breaking down the barriers that can make accessing traditional employment support feel daunting and ensuring people don’t just get jobs — they keep them.
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New rules for Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance Customers moving to Scotland
Following the completion of Attendance Allowance (AA) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) case transfers to Social Security Scotland, new rules apply from 23 February 2026.
AA customers who move permanently from England or Wales to Scotland now need to make a new claim to the Scottish benefit, Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP).
DLA customers who move permanently from England or Wales to Scotland now need to contact Social Security Scotland to discuss entitlement to Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance (SADLA).
Before 23 February 2026, customers getting AA and DLA who permanently moved from England or Wales to Scotland had their cases automatically transferred to Social Security Scotland, who paid PADP and SADLA.
Find out more about moving to Scotland
Free help for unresolved financial disputes
When a financial complaint cannot be resolved directly with a bank, insurer or lender, the Financial Ombudsman Service can help. They are here to give free, fair and final answers to financial complaints.
They can look at complaints about most financial products and services provided in or from the UK, including banking, insurance, credit, investments and mortgages.
They are independent, free and easy to use.
Customers must give the business a chance to sort things out and provide a final response first. If they feel they have been treated unfairly, or do not receive a response within the time limits – then the Financial Ombudsman can help.
They will look at both sides, check the facts and decide what’s fair.
To learn more about how the Financial Ombudsman can support, visit their website