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

4 h. ago People on PIP can request crucial document from DWP before new benefit changes next year

Scots on ADP may also be affected by welfare reforms and can take steps now to protect payments.

Politics

4 h. ago St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson wants to see this red card rule change

The Buddies boss doesn't believe teams should be "punished twice" if referees' chiefs admit an error has been made.

Politics

13 h. ago Look out for this rare penny coin worth £500 if it features this image

Coin collectors will pay a tidy sum for this piece if it features a specific image that is 'difficult to spot'

Economics

26 h. ago Key three conditions likely to keep PIP benefit under DWP changed points system

Labour caused widespread confusion, chaos and anger when they announced widespread changes to the welfare system aimed at cutting £5billion off the annual cost of benefits

Politics

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

31 h. ago BBC Antiques Roadshow guest dug up object in garden that turned out to be 2,500 years old and worth a fortune

An Antiques Roadshow expert was thrilled when a guest appeared on the BBC show with an item that had been dug up in their garden, with an incredible value revealed

Culture

56 h. ago Kink dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online across five platforms

The explicit pictures were from five platforms developed by M.A.D Mobile, including a kink site and another used by the LGBTQ+ community, which are used by around 800,000 to 900,000 people

Politics

60 h. ago PIP claimants making 'one big mistake' on applications, former DWP assessor says

James Merrell, who worked as a PIP assessor for the DWP, explained to the Daily Star how applicants can avoid a common mistake while filling out DWP forms and attending in-person assessments

Politics

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

The DWP has confirmed that 150,000 people will no longer receive Carer's Allowance or the carer element of Universal Credit once stricter rules for PIP are introduced

Politics

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 Blind people set to lose thousands in benefits still cannot read details of Labour’s welfare reform plans

Lib Dem MP Steve Darling, who is registered blind, said the delay was ‘nothing short of a disgrace’

Politics

3 d. ago DWP could give PIP claimants extra benefit worth thousands but you must act now

The DWP is currently consulting on how to protect and support individuals who are set to lose their benefits - but many people are not maximising their benefits already

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 Tesco warns customers of major Clubcard change they need to make before Monday

Millions of customers could lose access to the Clubcard’s benefits across Tesco’s 3,000 UK stores

Events

3 d. ago DWP confirms support for people who lose PIP under new plans

DWP has also said there will be 'no immediate changes to PIP'

Politics

4 d. ago Why my radical FA Cup change would reward clubs who have taken competition seriously

An unfamiliar quarter-final line-up in the FA Cup could bring about a first-time winner, and Robbie Savage argues there's a surefire way to permanently refresh the competition

Events

4 d. ago DWP to confirm estimated number of PIP claimants affected by new reforms

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to confirm this week how many people could be affected by proposed changes to the welfare system

Politics

4 d. ago Elderly drivers at risk of having 'nowhere to park' after strict rule change

There are fears motorists over 65 are being penalised when it comes to parking their cars

Events