26 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

52 h. ago DWP confirms how much Winter Fuel Payment eligible couples will get

Winter Fuel Payments will be given to pensioners on less than £35,000 a year

Economics

3 d. ago Royal Mail hiring 20,000 extra workers for Christmas 2025 with jobs available from October

The seasonal roles will run from late October through to early January 2026

Politics

4 d. ago DWP confirms eligible people on Universal Credit could get an extra £5,000 a year

The LCWRA element is for people whose health problems are so severe they cannot reasonably be expected to work or take part in work-related activities

Economics

4 d. ago Royal Mail to hire 20,000 extra workers for Christmas period

New jobs will be split across two parcel hubs, four seasonal parcel sorting centres and 37 mail centres across the country.

Politics

4 d. ago Nearly half a million people on Universal Credit receive bonus payment of up to £1,200 this year

Almost 40,000 Scottish households have joined the UK Government's Help to Save scheme.

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

6 d. ago DWP says if you have this much in your bank account it could trigger checks on your finances

The DWP has warned that it will start checking the bank accounts of people receiving Universal Credit to see if they have been declaring their income correctly - here's what you need to know

Economics

7 d. ago Four things that might mean you're eligible for DWP Universal Credit

Some people may not realise they are eligible for Universal Credit, due to a number of misconceptions

Politics

8 d. ago DWP to scrap four key benefits by next March as Brits issued 'stark' warning

The legacy benefits are set to end as the Government moves claimants onto Universal Credit - people are being sent letters urging them to switch

Events

8 d. ago Government payments of up to £1,200 available through little

Help to Save is a savings account run by the Government for people claiming Universal Credit

Economics

9 d. ago DWP warns millions of Universal Credit claimants about changes

The DWP is urging people claiming Universal Credit to report changes using their online account to avoid any potential overpayment

Events

1 week ago People on Universal Credit may be eligible for bonus payment of up to £1,200

Three million people claiming certain benefits can now take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.

Economics

1 week ago New DWP payment warning to single people claiming Universal Credit

A change in living arrangements can be reported using the Universal Credit online account.

Events

1 week ago DWP increases job support for thousands with these common medical conditions

The DWP said the redeployment will provide voluntary help to people on Universal Credit with no requirement to look for work or engage with job help because of their condition

Politics

1 week ago DWP makes major announcement for 2.2 million people claiming Universal Credit

Around 2.2 million people who are currently signed off work due to sickness such as mental health conditions, bad backs, or high blood pressure will be affected, the government said

Politics

1 week ago DWP announces new plan for 2.2 million people claiming Universal Credit

It comes as part of the Government's plan to get more people back at work

Politics

1 week ago DWP ramps up job support for 65,000 people with mental health conditions, back pain or high blood pressure

Specialist Jobcentre staff are being redeployed to give skills and employment support to people on Universal Credit.

Events

2 w. ago DWP warns of overpayment and repayments in message to Universal Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to keep their Universal Credit account up to date

Events

2 w. ago DWP explains exact Winter Fuel Payment amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100

The DWP has confirmed the rules around who is eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and how much pensioners will get

Economics