11 h. ago DWP confirms number of people who will be taxed on their State Pension in 2026

Pensioners will be taxed if they receive larger than average State Pension entitlements

Economics

12 h. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

Politics

14 h. ago DWP sending final letters to thousands of UK households claiming benefits

Universal Credit has now replaced most older benefits, including Tax Credits, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit

Politics

16 h. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start next April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

16 h. ago DWP benefits and discounts list for people over State Pension age

DWP has a range of benefits and discounts available to people over State Pension age

Politics

17 h. ago £203 heating help this winter for people in Scotland aged between 66 and 79

Eligible people over 80 are set to receive the full Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of £305.

Economics

36 h. ago Full list of benefits and payments only people over State Pension age can claim

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

40 h. ago DWP bonus payment coming for people on PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and more

In several weeks' time, many people in certain DWP benefits will receive the bonus payment

Politics

46 h. ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £110 every week

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people.

Economics

66 h. ago New cost of living payments update for people on DWP benefits

Millions of people received extra financial help during the pandemic through a series of one-off payments from the UK Government.

Economics

67 h. ago New calls to give early State Pension payments to disabled people over 60

An online petition is calling on the UK Government to change State Pension eligibility rules.

Economics

2 d. ago Full New State Pension payments in retirement means you need to work this number of years

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £230.25 each week when they retire.

Economics

3 d. ago 'Little known' DWP benefit means people with disabilities can get free car tax

Millions of disabled motorists could be paying more in road tax than they need to

Politics

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. ago New update on calls for monthly State Pension payments of £2,344 for people over 60

An online petition proposing a new ‘universal’ State Pension linked to the National Living Wage.

Economics

4 d. ago What Labour’s DWP reshuffle could mean for benefits and jobs

Liz Kendall will be moving to another role after over a year as DWP chief

Politics

4 d. ago DWP benefit could pay you up to £225 a week if you've had an accident at work

The IIDB is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit aimed at supporting workers

Economics

5 d. ago DWP clarifies rules on contacting neighbours during benefit fraud probes

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has raised concerns that DWP fraud investigators might use neighbours to investigate benefit fraud cases, with DWP now giving their response

Politics

5 d. ago DWP PIP payments could unlock extra benefits for health issues and disabilities

But the DWP says you need to confirm eligibility

Politics