60 m. ago BBC expert explains how to get £450 extra payments this winter

Appearing on BBC Morning Live she gave good news to state pensioners and explained who is eligible

Economics

2 h. ago Pensioners with common medical condition could receive as much as £441 each month

New figures from the DWP show there are now more than half a million people (508,964) across Great Britain receiving Attendance Allowance support for arthritis

Economics

7 h. ago BBC expert says millions getting DWP letter about £300 payment from October

BBC Morning Live presenter says 'qualification week' coming up but four groups are 'not eligible' for winter fuel payment

Economics

22 h. ago DWP says 'beware' as it issues scam warning to millions in UK

The DWP has told people to 'beware of scam text messages claiming to be from the DWP'

Events

30 h. ago £100 payment limit in UK shops could be scrapped after October 15

Major changes are being considered for everyone with a bank card

Economics

31 h. ago Six conditions that could award DWP PIP claimants maximum payment

Latest DWP figures show that more than 3.7 million people in the UK are claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - and these are the conditions likely to receive the maximum DWP PIP award length

Events

49 h. ago Antiques Roadshow expert issues stern warning to guest after innocent mistake

Antiques Roadshow expert Robert Tilney was left unimpressed after a guest admitted to making a common mistake with a miniature cavalry sword

Events

51 h. ago Millions more on State Pension to be hit with bill this year

The number of people of State Pension age has increased to 13 million, according to the latest DWP figures

Economics

52 h. ago Older women urged to check for State Pension back payments worth around £8,000

DWP has paid our more than £100 million in arrears payments for historical errors linked to National Insurance credits.

Economics

52 h. ago Millions of people on DWP benefits set for bonus payment before Christmas

You will be eligible for the payment, which is paid out automatically, if you claim benefits such as Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit and Personal Independence Payment

Economics

59 h. ago DWP sending key letter to millions on State Pension next month

DWP will begin sending the letters in October

Economics

3 d. ago Millions of State Pensioners due important DWP letter next month

Around nine million pensioners will find out exactly how much they will receive from this year's Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP State Pension gap leaves millions of pensioners £2,797 worse off every year

Many people will get a lower amount due to age eligibility and other factors, as the UK's State Pension system is split into two schemes, so not all pensioners are going to receive the same rate

Economics

6 d. ago BBC expert warns 10 days left to sort finances for winter fuel payment amid '£673 rule' concern

People have just 10 days until the Winter Fuel Payment cut-off BBC Morning Live finance guru said

Economics

6 d. ago BBC expert warns of '£673 winter fuel payment rule' and says 'you won't get it'

There is just 10 days until the cut-off for people to ‘get their finances in order’ BBC Morning Live was told

Events

6 d. ago Unpaid carers due an extra £293 payment before end of this year

The qualifying date for the final Carer's Allowance Supplement payment of 2025f is October 13.

Economics

7 d. ago BBC expert sparks alert as people 'face £300 fine for picking blackberries'

A BBC expert has cautioned that individuals could be hit with fines of £300 for picking blackberries. Foraging has seen a surge in popularity recently, with even high-end restaurants sourcing ingredients from local hedgerows.

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms full list of those who will get £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that over nine million people born before September 22, 1959 will be entitled to receive between £100 and £300 to help with increased heating costs during the winter months.

Economics

1 week ago BBC Antiques Roadshow expert emotional over WWII hero who saved St Paul's Cathedral

Antiques Roadshow expert Mark Smith was left with tears in his eyes over a wartime hero who saved one of Britain's most famous landmarks from destruction.

Events

1 week ago Benefit fraudsters claiming £500million a year from abroad: Ministers urged to get a grip after Mail probe reveals abuse

Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) data shows that £423 million in benefits was claimed by fraudsters living outside the UK in 2024/25.

Politics