18 h. ago New DWP PIP crackdown rules coming into force as 'fraud and error' on the rise

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will be bringing in new measures to clamp down on benefit fraud and welfare fraud under its new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Politics

19 h. ago New Netflix scam could drain money from your bank account within minutes

Fraudsters are targeting streaming fans with fake payment alerts that look real.

Economics

39 h. ago DWP confirms when bank account checks will start as three benefits 'targeted'

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the start date for new eligibility verification and bank account checks which will be rolled out from April 2026

Economics

49 h. ago DWP October 2025 benefit and state pension payment dates confirmed

PIP, Universal Credit and state pension payments are distributed to millions of claimants across the UK

Economics

62 h. ago Metro Bank issues statement after customers complain of major account errors

One person claimed they were entered into an unauthorised overdraft

Economics

69 h. ago High street bank offering customers up to £900 to switch – but you need to be quick

The bank has launched a new current account switching cash offer of up to £400, running alongside its Isa transfer offer of up to £500

Economics

2 d. ago Barclays offering up to £900 to some customers to switch accounts

The bank has launched a new current account switching cash offer of up to £400, running alongside its Isa transfer offer of up to £500.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment dates and how much you'll get

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed how many people will receive between £100 and £300 to help with the cost of increased heating bills this winter

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms only certain pensioners in care homes will receive Winter Fuel Payments

There are rules surrounding which pensioners in care homes will receive the Winter Fuel Payment this winter

Economics

6 d. ago Dementia patient 'saw woman as daughter', now carer is 'ashamed' of what she did

Amelia Doran used the elderly woman's bank card to take out thousands of pounds from her account over the course of around six months

Science

8 d. ago How to stay safe as one in five have now had personal data stolen

Hackers are taking bank and credit card account details

Politics

8 d. 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

9 d. ago DWP confirms millions more people will receive £150 bills discount

The discount will be applied to people's bills from next month

Economics

1 week 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

1 week ago UK Government announces £20 million investment to transform West Lothian neighbourhoods

The Pride in Place programme will see up to £280 million shared among 12 Scottish local authorities, including up to £20 million for West Lothian Council, to precisely target areas which can benefit most from funding being made available for a wide range of regeneration projects.

Economics

1 week 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

1 week ago DWP confirms full list of 56 health conditions that could entitle you to £441 a month

There are 1,859,539 cases of entitlement of Attendance Allowance across the country, according to the latest DWP data

Economics

2 w. ago Rory McIlroy’s £2million dream home with incredible feature that he was forced to sell

Rory McIlroy has been one of the world's best golfers for over a decade, and has the wealth to show for it in his bank account and also in properties owned

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP payments could rise to nearly £200 a week from April

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will continue to rise each year in line with the September inflation rate

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms group of pensioners that need to claim Winter Fuel Payment

The government has confirmed that certain people will need to claim the payment manually

Economics