19 h. ago DWP Carer's Allowance: Full list of people who can claim and how to apply

Carer's Allowance is a benefit designed to provide an income for someone who provides care for another while claiming certain benefits. Here's how you can claim it

Politics

33 h. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

33 h. ago DWP estimates 370,000 people could lose PIP claim under major changes

The DWP has published its latest PIP impact assessment, which includes the UK Government's controversial eligibility rule changes to the daily living component of the benefit

Politics

36 h. ago New DWP plans to help older people claim income boost worth over £4,200

An estimated 760,000 people over 66 are entitled to Pension Credit, but not claiming it.

Economics

58 h. ago DWP forced to change 'entirely misleading' Universal Credit detail after being urged to fix it

The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) told the Department for Work and Pensions to correct an 'entirely misleading claim' about the number of people considered too sick to look for work

Politics

59 h. ago DWP confirms planned Attendance Allowance changes for people making a new claim

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis warns people they have days left to make £312 claim if one thing applies

The deadline is fast approaching

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4 d. ago Martin Lewis urges people to claim £6,000 State Pension boost before cut

The consumer champion shares simple checks people aged between 40 and 73 should do to boost State Pension payments.

Economics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis urges 400,000 people to claim Council Tax discount before new payment due this month

The consumer champion warned thousands of people are entitled to Council Tax savings but not claiming.

Economics

4 d. ago People on this state benefit can claim 11 freebies and discounts worth £14,239 in April

As the cost of living crisis intensifies, pensioners on low incomes could get a financial boost by claiming a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit that's often overlooked

Economics

5 d. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other payments

The DWP has confirmed that 150,000 people will no longer receive Carer's Allowance or the carer element of Universal Credit once stricter rules for PIP are introduced

Politics

8 d. ago People with a Blue Badge urged to claim £195 saving before cut

Blue Badge holders are exempt from paying Vehicle Tax, but a rule change next month could catch 15 people out.

Economics

8 d. ago PIP and other DWP benefits claimants who can get free bus passes

Some people who claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are entitled to a free disabled person's bus pass - but the rules are changing later this year

Politics

9 d. ago Dying fish, polluted water and a terrible stench: the French firm accused of dumping toxic waste in Colombia’s wetlands

A controversial landfill near Barrancabermeja has polluted protected wetlands, causing harm to people and the environment, claim local campaignersAs a small fishing canoe darts across the still waters of the San Silvestre wetlands in central Colombia, Wilson Díaz leans over and dips his hands overboard. He cups some water and brings a palmful to his face, inhaling deeply. “It smells foul,” he says.Díaz, president of a fishing union in his home town of Barrancabermeja, knows the waters intimately. He has worked in the San Silvestre wetlands his entire life; the water he now says is foul has long been his family’s sustenance. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Thousands of unpaid carers to receive £587 in extra payments this year

People making a new claim for Carer Support Payment before April will qualify for the first payment of £293.50 before summer.

Economics

1 week ago DWP benefit and rule changes in April 2025 including PIP, State Pension and Universal Credit

Benefit rates increasing, Universal Credit debt repayments changing and Carer's Allowance earning threshold going up - here's a full list of benefit and rule changes happening from next month

Politics

2 w. ago Older people can also claim these benefits on top of State Pension payments

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

Economics

2 w. ago Lloyds bank handing out free £175 but people have just days left to claim

Lloyds bank are giving out a free £175 to customers as part of its switching incentive - but people have just days left to claim

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP changes could affect Blue Badge holders or people with free bus pass

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to make it harder for people to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with more face-to-face assessments on the way

Politics