41 h. ago Everything you need to know about PIP as DWP payments set to rise in April 2026

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

Politics

45 h. ago DWP full list of every 2026 new benefit rate, including PIP and Universal Credit

The DWP has published its list of new payments across all of its available benefits including Attendance Allowance, Widow's Pension and Statutory Sick Pay

Politics

50 h. ago Five millionth meal served by social kitchen Standard readers helped set up

More than 1,200 organisations benefit from the work of The Felix Project

Politics

53 h. ago DWP confirms two new cost of living schemes with cash payments from April this year

The new schemes will come into force from April

Economics

54 h. ago Plane passengers on weight loss jabs are 'set to save airlines millions in fuel costs'

As the popularity of timber-shredding drugs such as Ozempic goes through the roof, boffs say skinnier travellers are set to save airlines millions in fuel bills.

Economics

57 h. ago DWP PIP recipients must report these changes or payments may stop

DWP has issued guidance on which changes in circumstances PIP recipients must report

Politics

61 h. ago People on New or Basic State Pension can change monthly payments to weekly

A former DWP employee shares how the frequency of State Pension payments can easily be changed to weekly.

Economics

63 h. ago Some DWP PIP claimants over State Pension age may be due backdated payments

The legislative change stems from a tribunal decision on May 22, 2020

Economics

64 h. ago DWP issues cost of living payment update for 2026 in new response

The Department for Work and Pensions as issued a new update as it urged people to check for unclaimed benefits and warns of scams

Economics

65 h. ago People on PIP must report certain changes to DWP or monthly payments could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

Politics

68 h. ago Labour will keep control of at least NINE councils it was set to lose by cancelling local elections

Around 30 councils - serving between four and five million voters - are set to be given permission to postpone ballots, set for May, to help a wider reorganisation of local government.

Politics

3 d. ago Exact major change by Royal Mail set to affect millions of British households

Parcel lockers will be installed outside Post Office branches across the country, giving customers round‑the‑clock access to send, collect and return parcels outside traditional opening hours

Politics

3 d. ago DWP cold weather payments sent to eligible households in 802 postcodes

Millions of households across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to receive cold weather payments

Society

3 d. ago DWP cold weather payment eligibility for 802 affected postcodes

Millions of households are automatically receiving cold weather payments after Storm Goretti brought temperatures as low as -12C

Politics

3 d. ago Older people on PIP may be due backdated DWP benefit payments worth £308

The enhanced mobility rate of PIP also provides access to the Motability Scheme.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP update on cold weather payments as more than a million households receive money

The £25 payments are issued to eligible households when temperatures drop

Economics

3 d. ago New Winter Fuel Payment update for pensioners waiting on payment of up to £300

DWP has confirmed the automatic Winter Fuel Payment window will close later this month.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms new payments to help struggling households from April 2026

The new £1 billion-a-year fund launches on April 1, 2026 and will see direct cash 'crisis payments' handed out

Economics

4 d. ago Nearly 1.5 million households to receive cold weather payment this year

Over 800 postcode areas have now experienced over a week of freezing weather

Society

4 d. ago Over four million households to receive cold weather payment this year

Over 800 postcode areas have now experienced over a week of freezing weather

Society