34 h. ago HMRC warns millions of parents claiming Child Benefit of major change

Many people who are due benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) may see their benefits paid early this week

Events

35 h. ago DWP names the amount in savings that will set off bank account checks

The Department of Work and Pensions will start withdrawing benefits above a certain amount in savings

Economics

39 h. ago April 2025 Easter weekend payment dates for benefits and pensions

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose in April

Economics

45 h. ago DWP to 'spy' on pensioners' bank accounts as it cracks down on benefit fraud

The DWP is set to roll out a new policy that will see the bank accounts of thousands of low-income pensioners scrutinised in a bid to crack down on benefit overpayments

Economics

67 h. ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments for some people this week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to Easter bank holiday weekend.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP £921 Easter payment due to pensioners if they have this two

The State Pension has increased by 4.1% from April 7, meaning more than 12 million pensioners will benefit from the new rates over the coming months

Economics

8 d. ago DWP 'to check pensioners' bank accounts' in new crackdown on benefit fraud

The DWP has confirmed that it will use new powers to check the bank accounts of state pensioners on Pension Credit and two other benefits in a fresh crackdown on benefit fraud

Economics

9 d. ago HMRC benefit that has now ended with claimants told 'you must respond'

People who claimed the benefit will need to move onto Universal Credit or Pension Credit

Politics

9 d. ago Easter bank holiday payment date changes for State Pension, PIP and other benefits

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which may land early in bank accounts next week.

Economics

9 d. ago New health benefit set to replace Attendance Allowance for pensioners this month

The change for new and existing claimants will only impact people with a Scottish postcode.

Politics

9 d. ago DWP confirms ‘huge income boost’ for millions of pensioners, working age adults and disabled people

State Pension, working age, disability and devolved benefit payment rates have increased as part of the annual uprating exercise.

Economics

9 d. ago State Pension warning as bills and benefit cuts could 'wipe out' triple lock

The basic state pension rose by £361.40 this month under the triple lock formula - but this could be almost entirely eaten up by rising household bills

Events

1 week ago All the DWP and HMRC benefit rates increasing today, including State Pension and Universal Credit

Most benefit rates are going up today as the new tax year begins - here is a full list of all the major benefits increasing and by how much

Politics

1 week ago Full list of DWP benefit payments going up today including Universal Credit

A wide variety of DWP benefits and State Pension will see higher payments for claimants this month

Politics

1 week ago 'I won huge payout in work accident that saw both arms amputated – now I've lost it all'

Robert Cooke said he now survives of his pension and benefits despite landing a seven-figure work injury payout. The grandad revealed how one wrong investment changed his life

Economics

1 week ago DWP state pensioners set for £230 benefit from today – and how to claim it

The State Pension will increase by 4.1% from today in line with average growth of wages under the triple lock promise – with the weekly payment increasing to £230.25

Economics

1 week ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

1 week ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 from this month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

2 w. ago People on State Pension or DWP benefits may see delay to new payment rates due this month

The annual DWP uprating will be applied to the State Pension and benefits on April 7.

Economics

2 w. ago April 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as bills go up for millions

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage will all rise from April

Economics