7 d. ago New Adult Disability Payment monthly rates for all eight award types from April

Social Security Scotland will increase Adult Disability Payment rates by 3.8 per cent for the 2026/27 financial year.

Events

8 d. ago New devolved benefit payment rates for pensioners, disabled people and families from April

Social Security Scotland will deliver 17 benefits and one-off payments in 2026.

Economics

8 d. ago Shock number of pubs & restaurants that may have to shut EVERY DAY unless Labour reverses business rates hike revealed

AN average of six pubs, ­restaurants or hotels will shut every day from April unless the Government reverses its business rates hike, industry leaders warn. Figures suggest 2,077 hospitality venues face being wiped out. They have survived in recent years due to government schemes giving them relief on business rates. But discounts are due to...

Events

9 d. ago More than 2000 hospitality businesses 'set to close this year'

Business rates bills for many set to shoot up in April following Budget announcement

Politics

9 d. ago New payment rates from April for people on Scottish benefits to be announced this week

Social Security Scotland delivers disability benefits to people north of the border, not the DWP.

Politics

1 week ago Millions of workers to get wage boost in April 2026 as hourly rates to rise

For someone aged 21 and over, minimum wage will rise by 4.1% from £12.21 an hour to £12.71 an hour from April 2026

Economics

1 week ago HMRC confirms new weekly Child Benefit payment rates from April

Guardian’s Allowance rates for the 2026/27 financial year have also been announced.

Economics

2 w. ago New payment rates for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance starting April 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced proposed new weekly payment rates for people in receipt of disability benefits, with a 3.8% increase from April.

Politics

2 w. ago Full list of new PIP payment rates confirmed by DWP from April

People claiming Personal Independence Payment will see their benefits increase by 3.8% with new rates coming into effect from April 6, 2026

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates from April

Pensioners could see an increase of up to £574 this year under the Triple Lock.

Economics

2 w. ago Cars with these specific number plates face huge £790 tax bill

Drivers of the most polluting vehicles could be forced to pay up to £790 in annual car tax from April 2026, with VED rates rising in line with inflation

Economics

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

Here's what you need to know about the payment increases

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms new PIP monthly payment rates for all eight award types from April

Find your new PIP payment as DWP confirms proposed new PIP payment rates for 2026/27.

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP weekly payment rates from April for State Pension and all other benefits

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

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners with back or joint pain could be due up to £441 every month

Older people with muscle or joint pain could receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

3 w. ago Holidaymakers warned of flight price hikes as UK airports grapple with millions of pounds in higher taxes due to Labour changes

Regional airports are among those facing the highest jump in business rate bills because of changes coming into effext next April, an analysis has found.

Events

3 w. ago DWP confirms New Year payment date changes this week for people on State Pension or benefits

Full list of benefits delivered by DWP, Social Security Scotland and HMRC due to be paid early.

Economics