49 h. ago Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson seen for the first time since horrific treadmill accident that left her hospitalised as she enjoys night out at the theatre

Nikki Sanderson was spotted for the first time on Wednesday evening following her horrific treadmill accident that landed her in hospital just last week. 

Science

65 h. ago DWP benefit and state pension payment dates for October 2025

If you are in receipt of any welfare payments or the state pension, then it is important to know when you will be paid this month - we round up everything you need to know

Economics

3 d. ago DWP could be given increased powers to investigate fraud amid crackdown

Benefit claimants suspected of making fraudulent claims could face new DWP investigatory powers next year

Events

4 d. ago DWP rule change could see thousands stripped of benefit payments

The Government is promising every young person out of work for 18 months a paid job, apprenticeship, or college place - but the pledge comes with a warning

Politics

4 d. ago DWP Attendance Allowance claimants must report nine changes or risk losing benefit

There are 1,859,539 cases of entitlement of Attendance Allowance across the country

Events

4 d. ago HMRC handing out £1,200 bonus to claimants on one DWP benefit but there's a catch

HM Revenue and Customs is giving a bonus payment worth up to 1,200 to people on Universal Credit, and this is how you can claim yours - but it isn't as easy as it sounds.

Economics

8 d. ago Oregon murder suspect still at large after being released by accident this week

The suspect had been arrested in connection with a shooting which ended in the death of a 15-year-old

Events

8 d. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment eligibility for £300 benefit as deadline looms

The DWP is set to issue its Winter Fuel Payment to those who qualify. There is a new form for eligible people who must apply manually

Economics

9 d. ago DWP to investigate anyone suspected of benefit fraud in crackdown

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to anyone who is suspected of committing benefit fraud - and it could see you visited at home

Events

9 d. ago More than 400,000 PIP claimants may be missing out on full benefit payments

The DWP has published its latest Fraud and Error in the Benefit System report, which shows the number of people who are under-claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Events

1 week ago Former DWP employee urges all parents to claim Child Benefit to boost State Pension payments

Sandra Wrench shares three crucial reasons parents should not ignore Child Benefit.

Society

1 week ago DWP chief won’t rule out further benefit cuts before next autumn

Delayed changes to PIP won’t put off other cuts, work and pensions secretary states

Politics

1 week ago Older people could get £5,740 pension boost if they have any of 48 health conditions

Here's everything you need to know about claiming for the DWP benefit

Economics

2 w. ago DWP must be informed of 20 changes in your circumstances or you risk losing benefits

Failing to notify the DWP about these changes could be considered benefit fraud

Events

2 w. ago DWP to check bank accounts of benefit claimants under new powers

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to be given new powers to check the bank accounts of benefit claimants in a bid to tackle fraud and prevent overpayments

Economics

2 w. ago DWP bonus payment for these benefit claimants this Christmas

The DWP Christmas bonus is paid to million of people who are eligible - but there is a key week to qualify

Politics

2 w. ago DWP monthly payment up to £441 could help your back pain or other conditions

There are currently 1.7 million older people in the UK receiving extra financial help through the DWP benefit

Economics

2 w. ago DWP payment means older couples could boost their payments by £4,300

The DWP has published new figures showing the impact of the benefit changes on some claims - and it could be good news for you

Economics

2 w. ago One million children in working families to be hit by ‘devastating’ two

‘I’m a taxpayer and my children will grow up and pay tax, but when they need support now, they’re deserted’

Society

2 w. ago Attendance Allowance rules older people should know or DWP payments could stop

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week on the non-means tested benefit from the DWP.

Politics