11 h. ago DWP explains Universal Credit rules for what savings count towards capital

The DWP was asked if a particular savings account would count

Events

53 h. ago New heat pump rule could 'automatically' save you £100 a year on your energy bill

The UK Government is looking to require that heat pumps are sold with smart functionality, so that customers can benefit from cheaper energy tariffs

Economics

59 h. ago PIP claimants won't see new benefit payment rates this month in DWP delay

DWP benefit payments - including Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - were hiked by 1.7% on April 7. However, most claimants will have to wait until May before they receive the full amount of higher payments

Politics

59 h. ago HMRC expands Help to Save scheme to half a million more people in major rule change

The government's Help to Save scheme, which offers a 50 per cent bonus on savers' money, has been expanded to include an extra 550,000 people - here's everything you need to know

Politics

64 h. ago Households to save over £100 on energy bills as new rules introduced

The new rules - which form part of the government’s Clean Power Action Plan - will require heat pumps and certain other electric heating appliances to be sold with smart functionality

Economics

3 d. ago HMRC announces 550,000 more people eligible for £1,200 boost

People who work and claim Universal Credit are now eligible for a government scheme that could see them get a boost of £1,200

Economics

3 d. ago Parents on Universal Credit urged to claim back up to £1,768 every month

You can claim help with childcare costs for any children under 16 who you are responsible for - the maximum each month is £1,031.88 for one child or £1,768.94 for two or more children

Economics

3 d. ago DWP urges women impacted by State Pension age changes to get help finding work

The DWP explains how there is tailored employment support for older workers to retrain or learn new skills.

Economics

3 d. ago People on Universal Credit could be in line for government bonuses worth up to £25 a month

As part of the government’s mission to grow the economy and improve lives in every corner of Britain, and deliver its Plan for Change, Help to Save is now open to anyone working and receiving Universal Credit.

Politics

5 d. ago New HMRC Help to Save scheme rules mean 550,000 more Brits could get a boost

The little-known savings scheme - launched in 2018 - is designed to reward those on lower incomes for putting money aside

Politics

6 d. ago DWP pension rules explained when someone dies and change that could impact millions

Your state pension stops when you die, but there are some exceptions depending on your circumstances and there are caveats such as your spouse's NI contributions

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6 d. ago Universal Credit claimants can unlock £10,250 in savings with freebies

Universal Credit offers a lot more than just a monthly payment, with claimants able to access a range of freebies and discounts that could save them thousands of pounds

Economics

7 d. ago More people on Universal Credit could be due £1,200 bonus as savings scheme extension starts

More than half a million more people are in line for the savings boost.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP explains £184 payment you can get if you have these six things

People have been encouraged to check whether they may be eligible for the payments wort hundreds a month

Economics

8 d. ago DWP Easter bank holiday payment dates for benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

Economics

8 d. ago DWP claimants to see huge change to services this week including Universal Credit

Job Centre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed on bank holidays, so claimants will not be open on Friday this week and Monday next week because of the Easter bank holidays

Politics

9 d. ago Why some Universal Credit claimants won't have had DWP payment increase yet

Benefit rates increased for everyone earlier this month but Universal Credit claimants will have to wait to see the extra money enter their bank accounts

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit claimants with just £6,000 could face bank account checks

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is aiming to reduce the UK welfare bill by £5 billion by 2030

Economics

1 week ago DWP to trigger bank account checks for savers with more than £6,000

People who claim Universal Credit have been told the Department for Work and Pensions is preparing to trigger bank account checks

Economics

1 week ago Delay to Universal Credit rise for millions of DWP benefit claimants

Because of the way Universal Credit is paid, most people will not see the higher payment rates reflected in their benefit payments until up to two months later

Politics