6 h. ago DWP confirms full list of benefits that will be paid early due to August bank holiday weekend

The early payment arrangement will apply to all major benefits this week

Economics

8 h. ago HMRC urging families to extend teen’s Child Benefit claim online before next month

HMRC has already written to 1.5 million eligible parents reminding them to extend their Child Benefit claim for their 16 to 19-year-old

Society

8 h. ago Benefits misinformation spreads online as millions grapple with cost of living

Fake news about changes to household finances is proliferating online

Economics

8 h. ago DWP issues reminder to millions on benefits as payments to be affected this weekend

Universal Credit, PIP and more will be affected by the August bank holiday weekend

Economics

10 h. ago How benefit and pension payment dates will change over bank holiday weekend

The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday

Economics

12 h. ago Millions to get DWP payment in days, but it could leave you skint, expert alerts

People on benefits could be getting their payments three days early due to the August bank holiday

Economics

13 h. ago Unpaid carers making a new claim for devolved benefit also qualify for £293 extra payment

The qualifying date for the December payment of Carer's Allowance Supplement is October 13.

Economics

14 h. ago DWP state pensioners to get surprise payments in bank accounts on Friday

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder to state pension and Pension Credit claimants across the UK that their payment dates are set to change this week

Economics

14 h. ago DWP issues 'be aware' warning over text that could drain your bank account

In a warning posted on X, previously known as Twitter, the DWP urged millions of people claiming benefits or the state pension to be aware of scammers trying to contact you

Events

36 h. ago PIP applicants in one age group issued 'stark' DWP warning – apply before it's too late

EXCLUSIVE: The Government has proposed major cuts to the daily living element of the benefit before being forced to shelve the changes due to intense opposition from backbench Labour MPs

Events

36 h. ago Millions reminded 'check your electricity bill' or miss out on £150 DWP payment

The UK Government is expanding the eligibility of the payment to include an additional 2.7 million households, but the deadline to meet certain criteria is fast approaching. It could mean a £150 discount on energy bills.

Economics

37 h. ago DWP names 10 most common conditions that qualify for £749 monthly payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released the latest Personal Independence Payment (PIP) statistics, which show the number of people receiving the benefit has increased by 2% since January

Economics

38 h. ago DWP issues major update into plans to increase State Pension age

The proposed changes would see the UK mirror Denmark's approach to retirement

Politics

40 h. ago DWP confirms State Pension and benefit payment changes due to bank holiday next week

DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland have announced changes to payments scheduled for August 25.

Economics

55 h. ago DWP issues stark benefit warning after woman jailed for 20 months

The DWP has issued a stern warning to benefit claimants across Great Britain, confirming that benefit fraud will be detected and pursued to the 'fullest extent of the law'

Events

3 d. ago DWP issues stark warning to JSA, UC and PIP claimants as woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a grave warning to the 24 million Brits claiming benefits

Events

4 d. ago September 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in September

Economics

4 d. ago Pensioners in Scotland claiming new benefit could get first payment before end of this month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP issues stark warning to benefit claimants after woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of benefit claimants after a woman was jailed for 20 months after a court found her guilty of benefit fraud

Events

5 d. ago September 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in September

Economics