49 h. ago DWP confirms two new cost of living schemes with cash payments from April this year

The new schemes will come into force from April

Economics

53 h. ago All you need to know as DWP to offer new hardship cash payouts from April 2026

The new Crisis and Resilience Fund is launching in April 2026 and will be designed to help struggling households - here is what you need to know

Economics

3 d. ago New Winter Fuel Payment update for pensioners waiting on payment of up to £300

DWP has confirmed the automatic Winter Fuel Payment window will close later this month.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms new payments to help struggling households from April 2026

The new £1 billion-a-year fund launches on April 1, 2026 and will see direct cash 'crisis payments' handed out

Economics

9 d. ago DWP confirms new Cold Weather Payments for 74 postcode areas in the north

Areas covered include Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland and parts of Northumberland and County Durham

Economics

9 d. ago DWP confirms rules as these claimants could get 'lump sum' back payments

Millions of benefit claimants can request to go through the process

Economics

1 week ago Major changes could affect eligibility criteria for PIP mobility award

The DWP has confirmed a comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment eligibility affecting 3.2 million Blue Badge holders

Events

1 week 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

1 week 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 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 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