2 h. ago Attendance Allowance claimants warned about 'reporting a change' as payments could increase

The latest figures from the DWP show that at the end of August last year, there were nearly 1.7 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance

Events

49 h. ago DWP state pensioners could claim cash payout if they were ‘adversely affected’ by rule change

The Adult Dependency Increase (ADI) payments were on top of the state pension and were worth either £41.90 or £70 a week - they were designed to help couples where one person had little or no income of their own

Economics

9 d. ago State Pension payment update for people waiting for DWP annual uprating letter

The New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates increased by 4.1 per cent on April 7.

Economics

9 d. ago Why some Universal Credit claimants won't have had DWP payment increase yet

Benefit rates increased for everyone earlier this month but Universal Credit claimants will have to wait to see the extra money enter their bank accounts

Politics

2 w. ago Unpaid carers can earn more money from this week without impacting benefit payments

The earnings limit for Carer Support Payment increased from £151 to £196 a week on April 7.

Economics

2 w. ago People on PIP may be able to increase monthly payments by up to £633

If the impact of your condition has changed you may be eligible for more financial help.

Economics

2 w. ago Specific group of people on State Pension due new payment rates of up to £230 next week

The New and Basic State Pension payment rates increased by 4.1 per cent on April 7.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP payments have increased for millions of people from today

PIP rates are increasing today in line with inflation - full list of new rates

Economics

2 w. ago DWP Universal Credit payments have increased for millions of people from today

Most benefit rates are going up today after the new tax year began yesterday - here is a full list of all new Universal Credit rates

Economics

2 w. ago DWP issues state pension triple lock statement as millions to receive extra £470

Millions will receive an extra £470 a year in State Pension as payments increase - full list of new rates

Economics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Full list of DWP benefits rising by 1.7% today including Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit

Most DWP and HMRC benefit payments are increased every year by the previous September level of inflation - this was confirmed to be 1.7% and the rise will soon hit bank accounts

Politics

2 w. 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

3 w. ago State pensioners born before this year get instant £100 winter fuel payment increase

The amount you get is based on when you were born and your circumstances between September 16 and 22, 2024

Economics

3 w. ago DWP rules means Universal Credit claimants will see delays to benefit rises

Universal Credit and other benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance, are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7 - with state pension payments rising by 4.1%

Politics

3 w. ago DWP benefit payments increasing in April 2025 including PIP and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in April in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by from this month

Politics

3 w. ago Full list of DWP benefits rising by 1.7% from April including Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit

Most DWP and HMRC benefit payments are increased every year by the previous September level of inflation - this was confirmed to be 1.7% and the rise will soon hit bank accounts

Politics

3 w. ago Warning to businesses as billions of extra costs to hit next week

Supermarkets, food producers and online retailers will also be hit by a new plastic packaging tax

Events

3 w. ago DWP explains state pension letter about 'directly taking funds' from bank accounts

State pension payments are increasing 4.1% next month

Economics

4 w. ago Full list of how to qualify for free bus pass in Wales after DWP rule change

The proposed changes for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will increase the bar for qualifying for a free bus pass

Politics