42 h. ago Everything you need to know about PIP as DWP payments set to rise in April 2026

PIP is a disability benefit that is awarded to people who need help with day-to-day tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Politics

53 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

55 h. ago DWP confirms changes in circumstances people claiming Pension Credit must tell or risk losing it

There are ten changes in circumstance people on Pension Credit should report to the DWP as soon as possible

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

4 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

5 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

6 d. ago DWP confirms full list of 178 medical conditions that qualify for up to £187.45 weekly payment

Full list of medical conditions that qualify for PIP as of October 25

Economics

6 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

6 d. ago People on highest PIP to receive nearly £780 every month from April

PIP will be worth between £30.30 and £194.60 every week during the 2026/27 financial year.

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 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

1 week ago Pensioners on higher Attendance Allowance due nearly £6,000 over the new financial year

More than 1.7 million people on Attendance Allowance will see payments rise by 3.8 per cent from April

Economics

1 week 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

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 it will not delay Universal Credit health element changes from April

The DWP has responded to a cross-party group of MPs' concerns over the changes

Science

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

4 w. ago DWP State Pension age major change in 2026 as payments increase in April

The State Pension age is set to begin rising while state pensioners will receive a larger increase

Economics