6 h. ago Attendance Allowance rules older people must know or £441 payments could stop

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week from April 7 on Attendance Allowance.

Economics

8 h. ago Millions of Brits to get major DWP cash boost from today – exact amount explained

The increases to the State Pension is guaranteed under the triple lock promise and comes into effect on the first Monday of the new tax year as some Brits will be £472 better off

Economics

8 h. ago DWP issues state pension triple lock statement as millions to receive extra £470

Millions will receive an extra £470 a year in State Pension as payments increase - full list of new rates

Economics

11 h. ago Millions to get DWP state pension boost worth up to £472 from today

The triple lock guarantees the state pension goes up by whichever is higher out of inflation (using the previous September inflation figure), wages (average growth between May and July) or 2.5%

Economics

14 h. ago State Pension warning as bills and benefit cuts could 'wipe out' triple lock

The basic state pension rose by £361.40 this month under the triple lock formula - but this could be almost entirely eaten up by rising household bills

Events

33 h. ago Keir Starmer's urgent statement on pension triple lock as OAPs get boost next week

The state pension will rise from next week but the Conservatives and Labour are at war over the triple lock - the guarantee that drives increases in the state pension

Politics

35 h. ago DWP secretary Liz Kendall makes Triple Lock state pension announcement

The update comes as pensioners get an extra up to £470 from Sunday, and was echoed by Rachel Reeves

Politics

3 d. ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £441 each month

Nearly half a million people will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week from April 7.

Economics

4 d. ago Millions to get DWP state pension boost worth up to £472 next week

The triple lock guarantees the state pension goes up by whichever is higher out of inflation (using the previous September inflation figure), wages (average growth between May and July) or 2.5%

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms planned Attendance Allowance changes for people making a new claim

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

4 d. ago People on State Pension could change payment date frequency to help with higher bills

Most State Pension payments are issued every four weeks, but a former DWP employee explains how this can be changed.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP plans to help people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle health conditions into work

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

Politics

6 d. ago Car finance ruling over 'secret' commission that could trigger thousands in compensation payments for motorists 'goes too far', watchdog tells Supreme Court

Moneylenders FirstRand Bank and Close Brothers are challenging a ruling that could see millions of motorists receiving money back because they weren't told dealerships would be paid commission.

Events

6 d. ago Older people may be able to boost current Attendance Allowance by £146 a month

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week from April 7.

Economics

7 d. ago Millions of people in work to receive £26 pay rise in wages from this week

Full-time workers can expect to make £26 more a week, and £117 more a month.

Economics

7 d. ago New DWP data prompts' inevitable' triple lock review – how it affects your pension

The state pension will rise by 4.1% from next month, but experts have warned that a review of the triple lock is now "inevitable" as new Department for Work and Pensions figures are released

Politics

9 d. ago What links Hound Tor, Wharram Percy and Gainsthorpe? The Saturday quiz

From Brazilian wandering and giant huntsman to Margaret, Maid of Norway and Richard II, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which continent has the highest ratio of coastline to total area?2 Han Kang is the first Nobel literature laureate to write in what language?3 Which marine mammals hold hands while sleeping?4 Who would receive a visit from Agent Million?5 “And Robin shall restore amends” is the last line of which play?6 What is the world’s bestselling cognac brand?7 Which art critic was the son of occultist composer Peter Warlock?8 The second largest example of what was found in Botswana in 2024?What links: 9 100s (colourings); 200s (preservatives); 300s (antioxidants); 400s (emulsifiers)?10 Margaret, Maid of Norway; Joanna I; Richard II; George III; Louis XVI?11 Brazilian wandering; giant huntsman; Goliath birdeater; Hercules baboon?12 20 March; 21 June; 22 September; 21 December?13 Lope de Aguirre; Dieter Dengler; Katia and Maurice Krafft; Fini Straubinger; Timothy Tr...

Politics

1 week ago Petrol station is hailed 'best in the country' for its huge range of viral products

Reviews of a small petrol station have received millions of views on social media platforms such as TikTok.

Politics

1 week ago DWP minister issues blue badges update after fears people will be 'locked out'

A DWP minister has responded to concerns that people no longer eligible for disability benefits due to recent changes to the welfare system may also not be able to access other assistance that they need - such as disabled parking permits

Politics

1 week ago Millions of people in Wales to receive a pay rise within days

The UK Government has confirmed a new national living wage and a new national minimum wage which will take effect from from April 1

Economics