49 m. ago HMRC confirms change to Child Benefit due to start this summer

Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance payments will rise on April 7.

Politics

9 h. ago People on State Pension or DWP benefits may see delay to new payment rates due this month

The annual DWP uprating will be applied to the State Pension and benefits on April 7.

Economics

41 h. ago Exact dates DWP and HMRC benefits will rise in April including State Pension and Universal Credit

Benefit rates are set to go up by 1.7% in April but the date they increase on will vary depending on the type of benefit

Politics

54 h. ago New DWP data prompts' inevitable' triple lock review – how it affects your pension

The state pension will rise by 4.1% from next month, but experts have warned that a review of the triple lock is now "inevitable" as new Department for Work and Pensions figures are released

Politics

54 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

4 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

4 d. ago DWP explains state pension letter about 'directly taking funds' from bank accounts

State pension payments are increasing 4.1% next month

Economics

4 d. ago Pensioners on Attendance Allowance 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

5 d. ago DWP urges people not to miss out on State Pension boost before cut

People have until April 5 to buy back National Insurance years going back as far as 2006.

Politics

5 d. ago Shock DWP letters tell bereaved relatives underpaid state pension investigation is OVER

Many elderly women died while unwittingly being underpaid untold sums in a state pension scandal uncovered by Steve Webb and This is Money.

Events

8 d. ago DWP benefit and rule changes in April 2025 including PIP, State Pension and Universal Credit

Benefit rates increasing, Universal Credit debt repayments changing and Carer's Allowance earning threshold going up - here's a full list of benefit and rule changes happening from next month

Politics

1 week ago DWP new state pension cash boost you'll get from now on with millions set to benefit

The state pension is set for a major increase in April this year, with payments set to rise by 4.1% from the current 2022/23 financial year

Economics

1 week ago DWP State Pension: How to check if you're affected as age set to rise

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028, with a further rise phased in between 2044 and 2046

Politics

1 week ago Check your future State Pension online to see how much DWP will pay you in retirement

Make sure you know how much money you are due in retirement before reaching 66 or 67.

Economics

1 week ago New State Pension payments set to rise to £921 each month from April

The full Basic State Pension will increase to £705 every four weeks from April 7.

Economics

1 week ago DWP state pension top up deadline can be extended with easy trick

Right now, you can buy back missing National Insurance years dating back to 2006, but after the deadline on April 5, you will only be able to go back six tax years which could have an impact on your state pension

Events

2 w. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,200 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP stands firm on decision not to pay women State Pension age compensation

More than 160,000 people have signed an online petition that has now been debated by MPs.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP State Pension warning to parents and carers between 1978 and 2000

The DWP is urging parents and carers to check their National Insurance records as some may be missing out on State Pension payments that they are entitled to

Events

2 w. ago Parents and carers urged to check if they are missing DWP State Pension boost

Those who claimed Child Benefit or Income Support may be eligible to receive extra cash on their State Pension

Events