42 h. ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people nearing State Pension age

Payments for the devolved disability benefit will continue after State Pension age for existing claimants.

Economics

57 h. ago DWP explains 'extra' help it can provide for PIP claimants ahead of review

Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disabilities at the DWP, has confirmed a number of measures are in place to help PIP claimants through the review process

Politics

59 h. ago DWP provides extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

60 h. ago People on PIP or ADP might not get new monthly payment rates of up to £749 in April

People on the highest rate of PIP or ADP will be due nearly £750 each month over the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

63 h. ago More than 1.6 million pensioners due up to £1,362 each month from April

The annual uprating will see weekly State Pension and benefit payments rise on April 7.

Economics

3 d. ago People on New or Basic State Pension can change current monthly payments to every week

Changing State Pension payment frequency could help manage household bills.

Economics

3 d. ago New calls to increase weekly State Pension to £427 to give older people a ‘decent life’

An online petition proposes increasing the State Pension to match 35 hours at the National Living Wage rate.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP urges people of State Pension age to check if they're owed extra £109 a week

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging those of State Pension age to check their eligibility for Attendance Allowance, which could provide them with extra weekly support

Economics

4 d. ago DLA payment update for people due to transfer to new benefit from next month

Social Security Scotland will write to claimants to let them know when it is time for them to transfer.

Politics

4 d. ago Some people on Adult Disability Payment may need to make a new claim for PIP

All existing PIP claimants living in Scotland will move to the devolved payment this Spring.

Politics