99 m. ago DWP benefit payments increasing in April 2025 including PIP and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in April in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by from this month

Politics

4 h. ago April 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as bills go up for millions

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage will all rise from April

Economics

18 h. ago DWP warning to pensioners as they risk missing out on monthly payment unless they do this one thing

The Department for Work and Pensions oversees a means-tested benefit known as Pension Credit, which is designed to boost the income of those aged 66 and over on a tight income

Events

29 h. ago Full list of DWP benefits rising by 1.7% from April including Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit

Most DWP and HMRC benefit payments are increased every year by the previous September level of inflation - this was confirmed to be 1.7% and the rise will soon hit bank accounts

Politics

29 h. ago 'I used Universal Credit to fund trip to Japan and I want to visit Portugal next'

Joshua Bishop, 27, claims he's entitled to DWP payments as 'I'm a god-damn graduate not some random refugee'

Politics

32 h. ago DWP payment update for people on Universal Credit ahead of uprating next week

The Administrative Earnings Threshold determines how much Universal Credit individual claimants and couples are entitled to each month.

Politics

35 h. ago New DWP payment rates for people on State Pension or benefits starting next week

Full list of new rates for people on payments delivered by DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland.

Economics

63 h. ago DWP giving £812 payment to help you with common household costs

The money is available to people who need additional help to cover common household costs such as furniture and clothing

Economics

63 h. ago DWP confirms payments and voucher scheme extended until 2026

The scheme, used by millions in the UK, was due to end this month

Economics

2 d. ago DWP support plan for claimants set to lose PIP by November 2026

The DWP has confirmed details about its proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Politics

3 d. ago DWP PIP claimants with three conditions set to keep payments under points system

It comes following sweeping changes announced by the government

Politics

3 d. ago LIZ JONES'S DIARY: Fat, old, bald men always try to flirt with me. Now I've finally found out what the man I've been texting looks like...

Him: 'This is incredibly exciting. I've been in a head spin, but I'm old enough to know now how to ground myself.'

Politics

3 d. ago LIZ JONES'S DIARY: I have no idea what he looks like, but he tells me he has taken early retirement, has access to a trust fund and drives a new car

Candid, confessional, controversial

Transport

3 d. ago Payment rules older people on DWP benefit need to know before booking any holidays

Nearly 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Politics

5 d. ago Full list of ways to qualify for free bus pass after DWP rule change

People who will no longer be eligible for PIP payments under new DWP rules may still be able to access free travel passes

Politics

5 d. ago Household Support Fund 2025: will vital DWP cost of living payment applications be extended

The Household Support Fund is set to continue, providing vital assistance through 2026 💸

Economics

6 d. ago PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other DWP payments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement today where she confirmed major cuts to the welfare bill which will impact up to 3.2 million families by 2030

Politics

6 d. ago Major change to DWP benefits next month including Universal Credit and PIP

If you're due a benefit payment on one of the Easter bank holidays, you'll likely be the previous working day, as the DWP and HMRC don't pay benefit payments on bank holidays

Politics

7 d. ago £203 energy bill help for people aged between 66 and 79 due later this year

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and replace the annual Winter Fuel Payment from DWP.

Economics

7 d. ago People on Universal Credit could be due historical cash refund from DWP

Claimants have until May 4 to ask the DWP to review their Hardship Payment decision.

Economics