9 h. ago DWP Universal Credit changes could see millions get an extra £725 a year

There are big changes on the way which should benefit around 4 million households across the UK< seeing them receive an extra £725 a year

Economics

12 h. ago DWP State Pension uplift could see people receive extra £657

The Triple Lock policy has been making headlines recently

Economics

43 h. ago DWP paying people with arthritis pain up to £441 every month

Attendance Allowance is a benefit that is paid by the DWP to people over state pension age who need extra help or supervision because of a disability of illness

Economics

44 h. ago DWP confirms 2026 State Pension age change for people with certain birthdates

The DWP will start to implement a State Pension age change from next year, moving from 66 to 67 - and this is how it will affect you depending on your date of birth

Economics

3 d. ago New DWP plans to encourage more pensioners to claim £4,300 income top

An estimated 700,000 pensioners are entitled to an extra £4,300 this year through Pension Credit.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP explains state pension rule that means payments 'reduced' for some claimants

You can currently claim your state pension from the age of 66

Economics

5 d. ago State Pension back payments of up to £8,377 for women in their 60s and 70s

The DWP has published an update on historical State Pension errors due to missing Home Responsibilities Protection.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP urges people nearing retirement to check State Pension age before next year

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

6 d. ago New DWP workplace pension plans to help people boost retirement pots by £29,000

The new Pensions Schemes Bill will also make it easier for savers to access and manage their pensions.

Economics

8 d. ago Urgent DWP warning for State Pension and benefit recipients about text message scam

DWP has issued a fresh warning to the 23.7 million people across Great Britain who get benefits such as the State Pension, Universal Credit, PIP and Jobseeker's Allowance

Events

1 week ago DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits using a mobile phone

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

Events

1 week ago DWP urged to give early State Pension access to people with a terminal illness

People can only claim the State Pension when they reach the official age of retirement, which is currently 66.

Politics

1 week ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age currently receive either £73.90 or £110.40 every week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

1 week ago DWP state pension payments to plummet as Brits born before 1959 set for 'bad news'

The DWP has issued a warning to those over the age of 66. Additional 420,000 pensioners are set to pay income tax this year, it has been warned

Economics

2 w. ago DWP full list of July benefit and pension payments revealed for 2025

The latest data from the DWP shows 24 million people claim some combination of DWP benefits, including 9.9 million people of working age, and 13 million of State Pension age

Economics

2 w. ago Former DWP employee shares key reasons State Pension cannot be means

Sandra Wrench worked at the DWP for 42 years and sets out why it cannot be means-tested.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP state pension set to rise by £634 in 2026 for millions of Brits

The new state pension was introduced in 2016 and applies to all men born after April 5, 1951 and women born after April 5, 1953.

Economics

2 w. ago Simple blood test capable of identifying if you will rapidly develop severe Alzheimer's

Identifying those with mild cognitive impairment who are most likely to suffer an accelerated decline could allow them to enter clinical trials and receive extra support, researchers say.

Events

3 w. ago Gregor Poynton MP welcomes the expansion of the Warm Home Discount, providing an extra 240,000 families in Scotland with money off their energy bills.

The UK Labour Government has confirmed that an extra 2.7 million households will receive £150 off their energy bills next winter to ensure that families across the UK stay warm this winter.

Society

3 w. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.

Economics