30 h. ago DWP text warning for PIP and Universal Credit claimants among potential targets

Millions of benefit claimants could be at risk of being targeted by malicious actors among a new warning from the DWP

Events

45 h. ago Full list of people eligible for free bus pass under new DWP rules

Full list of people eligible for a free bus pass in England - including under the disabled concessionary travel scheme

Politics

68 h. ago Should all children be given free school meals? Vote in our poll

Keir Starmer has announced plans to extend free school meals to all children in families receiving Universal Credit in England in a bid to tackle child hunger in the classroom - and we want to hear your thoughts

Politics

69 h. ago Starmer describes free school meal expansion as ‘down payment’ on child poverty

Ministers have announced plans to expand free school meals to all pupils in England in families on universal credit from September 2026.

Politics

2 d. ago DWP cuts could strip £100 weekly from thousands of Universal Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a consultation on the new Green Paper

Economics

2 d. ago 'Free school meals were a part of my childhood': Zayn Malik 'beyond elated' at reforms

The 32 year-old One Direction star has shared his joy at the news that free school meals will be expanded to children from households on Universal Credit

Politics

3 d. ago Handing free school meals to all children from households that claim Universal Credit WON'T drag 100,000 out of poverty next year, says IFS

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced that every pupil whose household is on Universal Credit will soon have an entitlement to free school meals.

Society

3 d. ago DWP proposals could see thousands of Universal Credit claimants lose almost £100 a week

The Government is consulting on plans to remove access to the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity element of Universal Credit

Economics

3 d. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

Events

3 d. ago More than one in four pupils in England now eligible for free school meals

The figures come as the Government announced plans to expand free lunches to all pupils in families that claim universal credit from September 2026.

Politics

3 d. ago Winter fuel payments could be returned to ALL pensioners this year but some will repay it

The Treasury is reportedly looking at linking the payments to people's incomes instead of pension credit, which could mean the universal benefit is restored then recouped

Economics

3 d. ago Huge DWP Universal Credit boost as 500,000 more families qualify for new benefit

The free school meals move comes after campaigners and education leaders have called for it to be extended

Politics

3 d. ago Major change for families on Universal Credit announced as parents set to save £500 a year

The government has announced that hundreds of thousands more children will now be eligible for free school meals

Society

3 d. ago All pupils in families on universal credit to be entitled to free school meals

The move comes after campaigners and education leaders called for an extension to ease pressures on young people living in poverty.

Politics

3 d. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could get up to £1,149 each month

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

Economics

3 d. ago DWP to reform PIP payments next year – full list of those who will keep benefit

The DWP has provided a new update on the forthcoming changes to PIP, which will provide crucial financial support to two groups of claimants

Politics

4 d. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,130 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or ADP do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP to carry out new checks on Universal Credit claimants with more than £6,000 in bank account

Anyone claiming Universal Credit with between £6,000 and £16,000 in their bank will start to get reduced benefit payments under Labour's new plans

Economics

5 d. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for bigger payments from this week

The annual uprating to benefits took place on April 7 with Universal Credit payments increasing by 1.7% - however, the higher rates only apply to Universal Credit assessment periods that started on or after that date

Economics

7 d. ago June 2025 DWP full list of dates for universal credit and 11 other payments

Some claimants will, however, see changes to what they get

Politics