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

Fake news about changes to household finances is proliferating online

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

10 h. ago DWP urges people to check bank accounts in coming days after rule change

The summer bank holiday is likely to affect the payment dates for thousands of DWP claimants

Economics

10 h. ago DWP letters to be sent to nine million people over payment worth up to £300

The DWP has confirmed that nine million pensioners will receive the payment, with the amount varying depending on individual circumstances

Economics

11 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

14 h. ago DWP payment worth up to £441 if you can provide seven things

Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

20 h. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help pensioners claim benefit worth up to £441 every month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics

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

36 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

39 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

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 Attendance Allowance rules older people should know or DWP payments could stop

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week on the non-means tested benefit from the DWP.

Politics

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

5 d. ago DWP bonus payment this year for millions who claim PIP and State Pension

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits - but not Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment deadline after UK Government U

The Government announced its U-turn on the payments in June, meaning nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive the Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP this winter

Politics

5 d. ago DWP payment for people with reading issues could be worth £749

If you need help with a wide variety of tasks, you could receive extra financial support

Economics

6 d. ago DWP payment worth up to £812 sent to Universal Credit bank accounts

You may be eligible if you need help with repairs to your home, or if you need extra money to help you work, if you need to move, or funeral costs

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment worth £300 can be claimed within weeks

The UK Government has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically to around nine million people in England and Wales

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 from next month

Most Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically but some pensioners may need to make a claim.

Economics

1 week ago Full eligibility for DWP scheme giving extra £909 a month to disabled people

Full list of eligibility and payment amounts for DWP disability premiums payments

Economics