3 h. ago Christmas payment changes for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

40 h. ago 'They're taking everything from us and giving it to these people': Budget anger on the streets of Britain's Universal Credit capital

The Budget has divided public opinion but there is nowhere the split is more evident than in the Universal Credit capital of the UK.

Politics

46 h. ago 'It's only going to get worse': Life in Britain's Universal Credit capital where hard

The Budget has divided public opinion but there is nowhere the split is more evident than in the Universal Credit capital of the UK.

Politics

3 d. ago All DWP payment hikes in full after Budget boost to PIP, UC and two

Rachel Reeves announced £15 billion in benefits spending at Wednesday's Budget with increased payments for those receiving Universal Credit, PIP and child benefits

Economics

3 d. ago New 2026 rates and dates revealed for universal credit, PIP and end of two

Some benefits will increase next year while others have been frozen

Politics

4 d. ago DWP payment increases in full after PIP, UC and benefit Budget changes

Rachel Reeves announced £15 billion in benefits spending at Wednesday's Budget with increased payments for those receiving Universal Credit, PIP and child benefits

Economics

4 d. ago DWP mum in line for Universal Credit and benefit boost to £2,770 after budget

Wales mum Lisa White says the Budget change will allow her children to finally join after-school activities like football and dancing

Economics

5 d. ago DWP benefits rates for 2026 confirmed at Budget, including Universal Credit and PIP increases

DWP benefits increase each year in line with inflation

Economics

5 d. ago Budget 2025: DWP Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces two-child benefit cap abolished as she says

Politics

7 d. ago DWP minister issues Pension Credit update after calls to 'simplify' benefit

Hundreds of thousands of eligible households are currently missing out

Politics

7 d. ago Full list of people eligible for extra DWP Christmas payment next month

The DWP will issue a wide variety of people a tax-free bonus payment in just a matter of days

Politics

1 week ago The benefit that pays up to £115 a week but almost one million Brits don’t claim – are you eligible?

ALMOST one million Brits are missing out on a benefit that pays up to £115 a week. Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over state pension age and on a low income. But data from the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) last month showed that nearly...

Economics

1 week ago Pensioners on disability benefits may be due an extra £331 every month

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

Economics

1 week ago Government 'to announce major benefits change' that will affect millions

The two-child benefit cap limits child tax credit and Universal Credit claims to the first two children in a household

Politics

2 w. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other payments could stop if you stay in hospital this winter

DWP payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it is just for one night.

Economics

2 w. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit pay day changes over Christmas and New Year

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

2 w. ago Government says 'if you get a letter, don't ignore it' as it issues major benefits update

The Government is currently in the process of moving legacy benefits claimants over to Universal Credit

Politics

2 w. ago Universal Credit warning as 622,000 have benefit payments cut or stopped by DWP

Universal Credit is now claimed by 8.3 million people in the UK but 622,000 people were sanctioned by the DWP between February 2024 and July 2025

Events

3 w. ago Exact date millions on benefits and Universal Credit will get EXTRA payment set to land in accounts in WEEKS

MILLIONS will receive a Christmas bonus in their accounts in a few weeks. The free cash is for people receiving certain benefits, and it will be paid automatically. It's delivered to bank accounts during the first full week of December. This year, December 1 lands on a Monday, so you should get the payment within...

Economics

3 w. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics