5 d. ago Exact date State Pension will rise as DWP confirms 2026 PIP benefit increases

Nearly 13 million older people receiving State Pension will see payments rise by 4.8% from April 6 while those on working age or disability benefits can expect an uplift of 3.8%

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5 d. ago DWP explains when it will stop benefit payments in 2026 update

The DWP said it is ramping up its efforts to detect errors

Politics

1 week ago DWP full list of every 2026 new benefit rate, including PIP and Universal Credit

The DWP has published its list of new payments across all of its available benefits including Attendance Allowance, Widow's Pension and Statutory Sick Pay

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1 week ago DWP Sir Stephen Timms explains Universal Credit and PIP upcoming 2026 changes

Nearly four million households are expected to see an annual income boost of £725 under reforms to the welfare system

Politics

1 week ago New 2026 rates and dates confirmed for universal credit, PIP, state pension and more

Some benefits will increase in April while others have been frozen

Economics

1 week ago February 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions – plus changes to universal credit

All the essential cost of living information you need for February

Economics

2 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

2 w. ago DWP payment uprating delay for those on State Pension, PIP, and more

Millions on State Pension, PIP and Universal Credit will face a significant delay amid planned payment increases

Economics

2 w. ago DWP payment uprating delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit or other benefits

The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.

Economics

3 w. ago How much DWP benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP, JSA, ESA, Child Benefit and pension will by rise in 2026

Many benefits will increase in April at the start of the financial year

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3 w. ago DWP Universal Credit and PIP update explained by Sir Stephen Timms

Sir Stephen Timms recently responded to a parliamentary question regarding PIP and Universal Credit

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3 w. ago DWP benefit changes in 2026, Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

Experts have pulled together a full list of all the known changes due in the next 12 months, including the end of legacy benefits and increases in others

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