3 h. ago DWP confirms full list of benefits that will be paid early due to August bank holiday weekend

The early payment arrangement will apply to all major benefits this week

Economics

4 h. ago Benefits misinformation spreads online as millions grapple with cost of living

Fake news about changes to household finances is proliferating online

Economics

5 h. 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

7 h. 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

8 h. ago DWP free benefits calculator helps nearly 1million people get cash they were owed

The number of people who found they were entitled to cash they hadn't even known existed has been revealed, and the sum of money they were missing out on

Economics

8 h. ago New DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits ahead of changes next April

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

Politics

8 h. ago Millions are missing out on unclaimed benefits cash – check if you can get £7,537

New data published today by UK national anti-poverty charity Turn2us reveals £9.6billion in Universal Credit is currently left unclaimed by households who are entitled to extra help

Economics

11 h. ago DWP issues 'be aware' warning over text that could drain your bank account

In a warning posted on X, previously known as Twitter, the DWP urged millions of people claiming benefits or the state pension to be aware of scammers trying to contact you

Events

17 h. ago Benefits cheat's scam to rake in almost £170,000 in Universal Credit payments

James Stephen Barley now faces jail after Carlisle's Rickergate court heard he used the personal details of "numerous" people to lodge Universal Credit claims, requesting advanced payments

Economics

34 h. ago Four million households to receive annual income boost worth more than £700

The Universal Credit Bill will see the Universal Credit standard allowance permanently rise above inflation, amounting to 725 by 2029/30 in cash terms for a single person aged 25 or over

Economics

35 h. ago Scots benefits cheat 'hijacked' identities of 68 people to rake in £170,000

James Stephen Barley made 160 Universal Credit claims over a period of three years.

Economics

35 h. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial data.

Events

36 h. ago DWP benefits fraudster raked in £170,000 in Universal Credit with 'hijack' scam

Prosecutor Diane Jackson said the defendant, from Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, used the personal details of 'numerous' people to lodge Universal Credit claims

Economics

36 h. 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

52 h. ago DWP issues stark benefit warning after woman jailed for 20 months

The DWP has issued a stern warning to benefit claimants across Great Britain, confirming that benefit fraud will be detected and pursued to the 'fullest extent of the law'

Events

3 d. ago DWP issues stark warning to JSA, UC and PIP claimants as woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a grave warning to the 24 million Brits claiming benefits

Events

4 d. ago Universal Credit £1,200 bonus, who is eligible and how it works

A scheme has been extended and millions on Universal Credit may be eligible for the cash boosts

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms four major changes to Universal Credit starting from next April

Nearly four million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 under new reforms.

Politics

4 d. ago Man's Universal Credit payments stopped because of what stranger did

Ryan-Jay Walsh received a message to say he wasn't getting his £1,300

Politics

4 d. 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