64 h. ago DWP names seven benefits pensioners can get but there's one you won't get

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a range of benefits and payments available to people who have reached State Pension age

Politics

3 d. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

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

Economics

4 d. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost monthly income to over £1,600

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics

1 week ago August bank holiday update for benefit and pension payment dates

The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday

Economics

1 week ago Universal Credit households told to check bank accounts now for surprise payment

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that benefit payments that were due this Monday bank holiday (August 25) will be paid today (August 22) instead

Economics

1 week ago August Bank Holiday benefits payments: DWP moves up UK benefits, pension payments – when you'll get your cash

Millions of families can expect their benefits early this week 🎉

Economics

1 week ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age currently receive either £73.90 or £110.40 every week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

1 week ago September 2025 DWP payment dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living help

UK households are facing rising prices, research has shown but there are various forms of financial support that are available to them and some crucial dates to put in the calendar and take note of

Economics

1 week ago Benefits misinformation spreads online as millions grapple with cost of living

Fake news about changes to household finances is proliferating online

Economics

1 week ago DWP issues reminder to millions on benefits as payments to be affected this weekend

Universal Credit, PIP and more will be affected by the August bank holiday weekend

Economics

1 week ago How benefit and pension payment dates will change over bank holiday weekend

The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday

Economics

1 week ago Older people making a new claim for disability benefits could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms State Pension and benefit payment changes due to bank holiday next week

DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland have announced changes to payments scheduled for August 25.

Economics

2 w. ago September 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in September

Economics

2 w. ago September 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in September

Economics

2 w. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP and HMRC making major change to 10 benefits including Universal Credit

The DWP is to make changes to ten benefits payments within days - following the bank holiday adjustment, parents with children continuing their education have been warned to update HMRC by this date

Politics

3 w. ago August 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need

Economics