6 h. ago Nine checks people should do before pension age rises next year

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year

Politics

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

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

Politics

10 h. ago People on State Pension due to find out new payment rates before Autumn Budget next month

The earnings growth rate is on track to be the Triple Lock measure used for the 2026/27 annual uprating.

Economics

30 h. ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 67.

Economics

34 h. ago DWP to increase State Pension age next April for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028

Economics

58 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

64 h. ago Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4300

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and unlock access to other financial support.

Economics

3 d. ago People over State Pension age with hearing issues could be due up to £441 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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

3 d. ago DWP back payment warning after 370,000 letters sent to UK households

The DWP has sent letters to people encouraging them to review their State Pension payments as they may be lower than they are entitled to

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 New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

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

5 d. ago DWP scheme designed to help people with health problems get into work

The DWP offers a number of different disability benefits, including the Access to Work scheme

Politics

6 d. ago Brits warned DWP could stop benefits if they fail to report key detail

Failing to tell the Department for Work and Pensions about a change in circumstances could have some serious consequences.

Events

6 d. ago 6 things that could stop your DWP benefits including selling your house

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns about six reasons benefits claimants could have their money stopped

Politics

7 d. ago DWP warns it will deny certain state pensioners payments due to 10

Millions of people do not receive the full state pension amount because they have not built up enough qualifying years of National Insurance contributions

Events

7 d. ago ‘The UK’s benefits system is set up to make you fail – it’s devastating’

More than half of all benefit claimants (51 per cent) say that claiming has damaged their mental health, research from welfare charity Turn2Us reveals

Events

7 d. ago DWP warning as Brits risk having benefits stopped or reduced

Failing to tell the DWP about a change in circumstances could have some serious consequences.

Events