16 h. ago DWP PIP changes which will see thousands get extra payments into bank accounts

The new measure is anticipated to cost as much as £6bn

Economics

18 h. ago Hundreds of thousands of parents to receive extra £736.06 in childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit will be able to receive an extra £736.06 in childcare costs for each additional child above the current maximum cap for two children

Economics

20 h. ago DWP payment increases in full after PIP, UC and benefit Budget changes

Rachel Reeves announced £15 billion in benefits spending at Wednesday's Budget with increased payments for those receiving Universal Credit, PIP and child benefits

Economics

43 h. ago DWP PIP, Universal Credit Budget 2025 Rachel Reeves payments rise

Chancellor unveiled a £15 billion benefits spending spree in Wednesday's Budget, with payments boosted and the two child beenfit cap abolished

Economics

43 h. ago Budget 2025: DWP Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces two-child benefit cap abolished as she says

Politics

50 h. ago DWP urges state pensioners to check bank statements for 'vital' payment

The Department for Work and Pensions has urged pensioners to look for a six-letter code on bank statements

Economics

4 d. 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

6 d. ago Certain bank statements may show 'DWP XB' £10 payment in December

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) usually pays out a one-off tax-free payment to certain Brits before the end of the year

Economics

7 d. ago DWP £25 payments warning to check your bank statement for six

People on six kinds of benefits may qualify for the extra DWP cash

Economics

7 d. ago DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Politics

7 d. ago Cold Weather Payments 2025: how fast is cash paid into bank accounts after snow and low temperatures?

With freezing nights causing chaos across the UK, find out if you could get £25 ❄️

Economics

8 d. ago Former DWP employee shares tips on how to protect PIP and other disability benefit payments

Essential tips for new and existing PIP, Adult Disability Payment and Attendance Allowance claimants.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP Universal Credit claimants get HMRC bonus worth up to £1,200

Hundreds of thousands of people on Universal Credit have received extra cash

Economics

9 d. ago PIP audio recording update for people due a DWP assessment in

PIP assessments can be conducted in person, by video call or over the phone.

Politics

9 d. ago Expected new DWP PIP rates for all eight types of awards in 2026

The DWP will confirm the new payment rates for State Pensions and benefits for the 2026/27 financial year just before the Autumn Budget on November 26

Events

1 week ago DWP confirms everyone who gets Christmas bonus, including PIP and DLA claimants

The DWP has confirmed who will be eligible for this year's Christmas Bonus, which is a one-off payment of £10 to help with costs over the festive period

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms new rules for people on PIP, DLA or Carer’s Allowance

Some people could see breaks in their benefit payment unless they take action.

Politics

1 week ago Payment warning to pensioners in Scotland due up to £305 heating help this winter

Social Security Scotland’s winter heating payments start landing in bank accounts from this month.

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms timeline for new PIP rules as 'thorough examination' takes place

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a "comprehensive review" of the disability benefit will take place before any changes are made

Politics

1 week ago Barclays update over who qualifies for £200 payments into bank accounts

Some customers can get hundreds of pounds in bonus cash from Barclays

Economics