24 h. ago Exact date millions on benefits and Universal Credit will get EXTRA payment set to land in accounts in WEEKS

MILLIONS will receive a Christmas bonus in their accounts in a few weeks. The free cash is for people receiving certain benefits, and it will be paid automatically. It's delivered to bank accounts during the first full week of December. This year, December 1 lands on a Monday, so you should get the payment within...

Economics

43 h. ago People on PIP claiming other DWP benefits may be due payment top

It’s important to be aware there is no direct disability premium for those on Universal Credit.

Politics

48 h. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit fraud crackdown to launch soon

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to launch a new campaign at the end of January 2026 to combat Universal Credit fraud, with the initiative focusing on three key areas

Politics

64 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

64 h. ago Universal Credit claimants warned of DWP fraud crackdown on three key loss areas

The DWP has confirmed a new campaign to tackle Universal Credit fraud will begin at the end of January, 2026. The crackdown will focus on living circumstances, self-employment, and savings

Events

3 d. ago British leftwingers elated by Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York, with some saying election has lessons for Labour – UK politics live

Sadiq Khan, Zack Polanski and Zarah Sultana among figures on the left praising the mayor-elect as they look at potential blueprint for elections in UKLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.Scotland’s finance secretary Shona Robison has called for “urgent engagement” with the UK chancellor after Rachel Reeves flagged up the prospect of tax rises yesterday.We are calling on the UK government’s autumn budget to deliver more funding for those public services, infrastructure, and cost of living support – including by abolishing the two-child limit in universal credit.Scotland has been short-changed in the past, and we must not be left as an afterthought in the UK government’s budget. Under the current arrangements Scotland has to wait and see what impact the chancellor’s decisions will have for us.Recently the chancellor admitted that Brexit has damaged the economy. Brexit has had a hugely negative impact on public spending, reducing the available investment for public ser...

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirms new Universal Credit fraud crackdown will focus on three key loss areas

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP confirms one group will get higher unemployment benefit for a specific reason

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is working on a new bill which includes plans to introduce a new 'unemployment insurance' scheme providing higher payments

Politics

7 d. ago DWP can slash Universal Credit payments by up to 15% in 'exceptional circumstances'

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants

Politics

8 d. ago DWP state pension rules change in 2026 with people born in these years affected

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the state pension age will increase from 2026

Politics

8 d. ago DWP confirms full scope of PIP review to ensure benefit is ‘fair and fit’ for the future

The daily living and mobility components will be under review, but there are no plans to means-test the benefit.

Politics

9 d. ago Universal Credit update over £10,400 change if you were born before this year

Universal Credit payment rules are changing from next year

Economics

9 d. ago DWP confirms exact date you must be born to get 2025 winter fuel payment 'from tomorrow'

The DWP has announced who will be eligible for the 2025 to 2026 winter fuel payment, with millions of Brits set to receive the £200 to £300 benefit

Economics

9 d. ago DWP confirms exact date you must be born to get 2025 winter fuel payment 'from Friday'

The Department for Work and Pensions has refreshed its guidance and has announced that everyone is eligible to receive the winter fuel payment but advised that people earning more than certain amounts would have it recovered through taxation

Economics

9 d. ago DWP pays winter fuel payment from Friday but confirms five groups 'will miss out'

The DWP has confirmed that four groups of people will not be eligible to receive the winter fuel payment, even if they meet the primary age criteria - and it will start from tomorrow

Economics

1 week ago Universal Credit claimants risk court for not reporting these 17 changes

The Department for Work and Pensions enforces strict rules around Universal Credit eligibility

Events

1 week ago DWP PIP payment rates for and when increase will take effect

DWP has confirmed PIP payments will rise

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms PIP mobility under review as part of plans for welfare reforms

Over three million PIP claimants receive either the standard or higher rate of the mobility component.

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms timeline for proposed new changes to PIP daily living and mobility elements

The DWP has confirmed the mobility element of PIP is part of the Timms Review.

Politics