10 h. ago DWP confirms Christmas pay date changes next week for people on State Pension or benefits

Full list of benefits due to be paid early over the festive fortnight.

Economics

6 d. ago New call to ‘phase out’ State Pension uprating using the Triple Lock

A Conservative in receipt of the State Pension warned the contributory benefit is ‘bankrupting the country’.

Politics

1 week ago DWP benefits for people over State Pension age if you need help with daily tasks

The NHS has highlighted a range of DWP benefits available to people over State Pension age to help with care costs

Politics

1 week ago New call to increase DWP Christmas Bonus with inflation to £169

The annual £10 for people on the State Pension or benefits launched over 50 years ago in 1972 and has only risen once.

Economics

1 week ago BBC finance expert on 26% pension change and how Brits can benefit from scheme

Draw downs allow Brits to take 25% out of their pension pot tax free and leave the rest invested, and the amount of people opting for this approach has increased dramatically

Economics

1 week ago New payment rate delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.

Economics

1 week ago Everything you need to know about DWP Christmas bonus payment landing this week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will pay a Christmas bonus from this week to millions of people claiming benefits - here is how much you will get and who is eligible

Politics

1 week ago Christmas payment changes for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP announces new payment rates from April for State Pension and benefits

The new weekly payment rates for Sate Pension, PIP, Attendance Allowance and working age benefits will start on April 6.

Economics

2 w. ago I earn £93,000 and salary sacrifice £620 a month in my pension, what will the cap cost me?

In the Budget the Chancellor announced a future restriction on the National Insurance benefit of salary sacrifice pension contributions. Here's what you need to know.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Chilling effect' of Budget briefings cost London jobs, say bosses as Reeves defends her tax and spend plans

They also warned the Chancellor’s measures would have ‘little to no impact on growth in the round’

Economics

2 w. ago Budget crushes salary sacrifice in a blow to pension savers, what will it cost YOU?

Salary sacrifice schemes allow workers to take a supposed 'pay cut', with the money paid into their pension or put towards some other benefit like childcare instead.

Economics

2 w. ago Budget 2025: Winners and Losers from Reeves' tax and spend plan

The Chancellor is targeting the wealthy while trying to protect people on low incomes

Economics

2 w. ago Budget 2025: Income tax rate will not rise, signals minister

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones makes clear the Government has ruled out a manifesto-busting increase in income tax

Politics

2 w. ago State Pensioners may be eligible for several discounts and benefits

DWP provides a range of benefits to people over the State Pension age

Politics

2 w. ago DWP minister issues Pension Credit update after calls to 'simplify' benefit

Hundreds of thousands of eligible households are currently missing out

Politics

3 w. ago DWP and HMRC benefits and pension changes to look out for in the Autumn Budget

There are many DWP and HMRC benefits and pension changes expected at the Budget, including rate increases

Economics

3 w. ago The benefit that pays up to £115 a week but almost one million Brits don’t claim – are you eligible?

ALMOST one million Brits are missing out on a benefit that pays up to £115 a week. Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over state pension age and on a low income. But data from the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) last month showed that nearly...

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners on disability benefits may be due an extra £331 every month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP says married pensioners may boost income by £4,300 with eligibility check

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging married people over State Pension age to check if they are eligible for a vital benefit

Economics