1 hour 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

9 h. ago State pension postcode lottery as some people get just six years' worth of payments

The state pension age is currently 66 for both men and women but is increasing to 67 between April 2026 and April 2028.

Economics

11 h. ago UK Government urged to offer State Pension age compensation to WASPI women

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville also said lower life expectancy in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK risks inequalities in pensions.

Politics

14 h. ago Pensioners can claim winter heating payments worth up to £305

You will be eligible for the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment if you live in Scotland and you were born on, or before, September 21, 1959

Economics

14 h. ago DWP changes to State Pension age to affect those born on these dates

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

18 h. 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

22 h. ago UK pension age review must recognise Scotland’s demographics, says Somerville

The Scottish Government has submitted its views to the UK-wide pension age review.

Politics

36 h. 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

38 h. ago New devolved payment rates from next April for people on ADP or other Scottish benefits

Social Security Scotland delivers disability benefits to people north of the border, not the DWP.

Politics

54 h. ago When to expect your DWP November payments as seasonal benefits start

Everything you need to know about the November 2025 payments

Politics

64 h. ago Of course most of us don’t know the state pension age – we don’t think we’ll ever retire

As a new study reveals that only one in five people are aware of when they can stick up an indefinite ‘gone fishing’ sign, Helen Coffey explores whether it’s indicative of a more troubling trend around pension ignorance and magical thinking

Politics

66 h. ago Three DWP benefits face being scrapped in weeks as government issue warning

The Labour Chancellor is reportedly considering sweeping changes to the widely-used Motability scheme in her upcoming Autumn Budget.

Events

4 d. ago Pensioners can claim winter heating payments of up to £305 until next March

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most older Scots, but some will need to claim.

Economics

4 d. ago New WASPI update on calls for State Pension age compensation for millions of women

Dozens of MPs have urged DWP ministers to meet with WASPI campaigners ahead of a legal challenge.

Economics

4 d. ago Woman wrongly denied £3,800 disability benefit for doing up her bra

Applicant narrowly missed out on entitlement worth thousands due to how she fastened her bra

Economics

5 d. 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

5 d. ago DWP numbers show 1.9 million expats claim benefits in UK – and they could be higher

New figures from the Department of Work and Pensions show that the number of foreign nationals claiming DWP benefits is even higher than previously thought, surpassing the entire population of Essex

Politics

6 d. ago Exact amount DWP benefits set to increase next April including Universal Credit and State Pension

The rate of benefits increases in April in line with the rate of inflation from the previous September

Politics

6 d. ago DWP State Pension and benefit rates update as new levels announced for 2026

Every year the State Pension increases in line with whichever is the highest out of earnings growth in between May to July, inflation in September, or 2.5%.

Politics

6 d. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for income boost worth up to £450

The average claimants will receive nearly £400 more a year – but economists warn it comes at the ‘wrong time’

Economics