6 h. ago DWP minister issues Pension Credit update after calls to 'simplify' benefit

Hundreds of thousands of eligible households are currently missing out

Politics

20 h. ago DWP PIP, Universal Credit Budget 2025 payments update as Rachel Reeves set for increase

Chancellor is reportedly aiming for a £6 billion increase in payments to those on benefits, full details

Economics

3 d. ago Pension change warning issued to Rachel Reeves ahead of Autumn Budget 2025

'Any limitation could cause long-term damage to people’s retirement prospects'

Events

4 d. ago Martin Lewis issues State Pension tax warning ahead of Budget and says 'it will probably be the first time you will pay'

The State Pension is expected to increase by more than 4% next April in line with the triple lock promise

Economics

4 d. ago New way for older people to claim backdated State Pension payments

The DWP has issued more than £900 million in arrears payments for historical State Pension errors.

Economics

5 d. ago Universal credit and family financial support options highlighted in DWP update

A DWP minister has responded in Parliament with a new statement

Politics

7 d. ago West Dunbartonshire WASPI campaigner slams "gaslighting" over compensation issue

The question of whether women disadvantaged by a change to the pension age has taken another turn as ministers re-consider the issue, with around 6,000 women affected locally.

Politics

8 d. ago Universal Credit savings threshold update as DWP issues statement

Sir Stephen Timms was forced to reply over calls for Universal Credit savings rules to be waived for the disabled

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP claims review change update as minister confirm replies over 'lifelong' conditions

A disabled PIP claimants group has said it is a 'common sense approach' and 'makes things easier for claimants'

Politics

1 week ago DWP claimants told 'don't ignore letter' or your payments could stop

The DWP has issued a warning to benefit claimants - with a minister saying responding is 'crucial'

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Government to issue first bonds after receiving credit rating update, as independence warning given

A credit rating has been given for the Scottish Government

Events

1 week ago Universal Credit 'category change' for one million Brits in new DWP update

The Department for Work and Pensions has released new information

Politics

1 week ago Monzo announces big change for all Flex credit card customers

Monzo has rolled out a new update to customers who use its Monzo Flex credit card

Economics

3 w. ago Major update to your credit score announced with rent payments now included

Experian is changing its credit score system, and says its new model will take into account 'more of the positive financial behaviours people demonstrate in their everyday lives'

Politics

3 w. ago DWP can slash Universal Credit payments by up to 15% in 'exceptional circumstances'

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants

Politics

3 w. ago Universal Credit update over £10,400 change if you were born before this year

Universal Credit payment rules are changing from next year

Economics

3 w. ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

3 w. ago Thinking of switching pension providers? Expert issues key warning

An expert has issued a warning to those considering swapping their pension providers for lower fees.

Events