39 h. ago DWP Christmas Bonus payment for people on State Pension, PIP and other benefits

People will receive the £10 payment from the DWP if they meet eligibility requirements during the qualifying week in December.

Economics

53 h. 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

8 d. ago 3 life changes that could get your PIP benefits stopped if you don’t tell DWP

People who don’t report these changes could risk being taken to court or having to pay penalties

Politics

8 d. ago DWP confirms over 5,000 investigators tackling tax and benefit fraud

DWP is reviewing sample claims of State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors before April.

Economics

9 d. ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 every month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people.

Economics

1 week ago People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Events

1 week ago Winter heating payment deadline this week for people over State Pension age

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has replaced Winter Fuel Payments for older people in Scotland.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start in April

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

Politics

2 w. ago People on State Pension due to find out new payment rates before Autumn Budget next month

The earnings growth rate is on track to be the Triple Lock measure used for the 2026/27 annual uprating.

Economics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago New Motability Scheme update for people on PIP, ADP and other disability benefits

Around 815,000 people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘The UK’s benefits system is set up to make you fail – it’s devastating’

More than half of all benefit claimants (51 per cent) say that claiming has damaged their mental health, research from welfare charity Turn2Us reveals

Events

3 w. ago More than 400,000 PIP claimants may be missing out on full benefit payments

The DWP has published its latest Fraud and Error in the Benefit System report, which shows the number of people who are under-claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Events

3 w. ago New State Pension payment warning to people nearing DWP retirement age

The State Pension can form the main source of income for many people in retirement.

Events

3 w. 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

4 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

4 w. ago Experts propose new benefit to replace PIP – here’s what it would look like

Independent experts say they hope an official review of the benefit will learn from their proposals

Politics

last month 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