17 h. ago DWP full list of benefits eligible for £25 payment whenever it gets cold

The Cold Weather Payment will only be paid to those eligible over the coming months

Economics

17 h. ago DWP health conditions that could qualify you for up to £441 a month

The benefit is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses as a result of their condition which can also help them stay independent in their own home for longer

Economics

25 h. ago DWP benefit payment dates to move and extra cash due to arrive

There are a couple of DWP changes over the coming weeks

Economics

44 h. ago People over State Pension age due up to £305 heating payment from this month

Nearly 900,000 older people in Scotland will receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment this year.

Economics

3 d. ago Full list of DWP benefits that may mean you're eligible for bonus

People claiming certain benefits could be entitled to an extra payment from the DWP

Politics

6 d. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

7 d. ago Exact amount DWP payments for parents will rise next year – including new child benefit rate

PARENTS on benefits are set for a 3.8% payment rise from April, giving extra help with the rising cost of raising children. The government uses September's inflation figure to set benefit increases, which then take effect each April. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to confirm in the Budget that all working-age benefits will go up...

Society

7 d. ago New State Pension age set to change next year for people with these birthdays

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

8 d. ago New State Pension age review urged to allow people to claim retirement payments early

Retirement experts are also calling for at least 12 years’ notice before any further State Pension age rises.

Economics

9 d. ago When to expect your DWP November payments as seasonal benefits start

Everything you need to know about the November 2025 payments

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms measure to help older people find work ahead of State Pension age change

People will need to work longer as the State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Economics

2 w. ago Christmas Bonus: DWP confirms who'll get £10 Christmas Bonus payments in December 2025

The festive £10 payment will land automatically for millions of eligible claimants 🎄

Economics

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

All the essential cost of living information you need in November

Economics

2 w. ago More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

Some 1,160,000 people over state pension age are expected to incur an income tax liability on savings, according to data obtained by AJ Bell.

Economics

2 w. ago Married people over State Pension age could boost annual income by £4,300

Older people with a weekly State Pension of less than £346 could be due extra money from DWP.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP State Pension age changes for people born on these dates in 2026

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 - and comes as this week it emerged it the amount people get will even higher than thought

Politics

2 w. ago DWP State Pension age changing in 2026 for people who were born on these dates

The State Pension changes will be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

2 w. ago DWP extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners can claim £300 of Winter Fuel Payments if they are in two groups

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by phone after lines opened on Monday

Economics

3 w. ago Major winter fuel payment update for pensioners as key deadline arrives

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can now do so

Economics