31 h. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

53 h. ago Pensioners due new health benefit could get their first payment in October

The devolved benefit has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland - and eligible pensioners could receive a first payment as early as this month

Economics

56 h. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could receive first payment this month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

58 h. ago DWP Personal Independence Payment claimants must report 15 changes or risk losing benefit

You must contact the Personal Independence Payment enquiry line straight away if certain circumstances change

Events

60 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

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

8 d. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment eligibility for £300 benefit as deadline looms

The DWP is set to issue its Winter Fuel Payment to those who qualify. There is a new form for eligible people who must apply manually

Economics

1 week ago PIP claimants to get Christmas bonus cash payment from DWP in December

If you are in receipt of PIP, then you will get a Christmas bonus from the DWP in December - here is how much it is worth and how it will arrive in your bank account

Economics

2 w. ago DWP bonus payment for these benefit claimants this Christmas

The DWP Christmas bonus is paid to million of people who are eligible - but there is a key week to qualify

Politics

2 w. ago DWP Christmas bonus payment being sent to bank accounts in December

The Christmas bonus is worth £10 and has been criticised in previous years for being an 'insult' to families, in light of rising bills and inflation

Economics

2 w. ago Three actions that could see Universal Credit payments cut by 100%

Certain actions or mistakes while on Universal Credit can trigger a sanction, where your benefit payment is reduced for a certain period of time

Politics

3 w. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes proposals which could see unpaid carers receive greater financial support

The Carer Additional Person Payment, worth around £520, is expected to benefit around 18,000 people across Scotland and will form part of the SNP Scottish Government’s new Carer Support benefit package.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP bonus payment coming for people on PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and more

In several weeks' time, many people in certain DWP benefits will receive the bonus payment

Politics

3 w. ago Millions of people on DWP benefits set for bonus payment before Christmas

You will be eligible for the payment, which is paid out automatically, if you claim benefits such as Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit and Personal Independence Payment

Economics

3 w. ago People caring for more than one person could get £520 annual payment under new proposals

Carer Additional Person Payment could be paid weekly from next March, if approved by the Scottish Parliament.

Economics

4 w. ago Universal Credit claimants with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics