43 h. ago How DWP winter fuel payment could be paid to more pensioners after Keir Starmer U

Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced a change in his stance on eligibility for the benefit

Economics

7 d. ago DWP state pensioners could get payment boost of up to £715 in 2026

The state pension is set to rise again next year, with the triple lock delivering a 4.1 per cent pay boost last month - but what will the increase be based on in 2026?

Economics

8 d. ago DWP Pension Credit payment rules older people should know before going on holiday this summer 

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP PIP claimants could lose a second benefit in payment cuts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to overhaul the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit, which could see thousands of carers losing their entitlement to another payment

Politics

9 d. ago Bank Holiday benefits and pension payments dates for May 2025

DWP will deliver payments on a different day than normal due to the bank holiday later this month

Economics

1 week ago DWP benefits and State Pension payments may be affected by bank holiday next week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is yet to confirm changes to payment dates due on the Spring bank holiday which will be observed on Monday, May 26 but they are anticipated

Economics

1 week ago State pension and other DWP benefit payment dates set to change next week

The Spring bank holiday is observed across the UK, which means many payments due on May 26 will arrive on a different day

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners could wait up to 'eight months' for DWP payment increase

The rush to buy state pension top-ups has reportedly caused a six to eight-month backlog in processing payments.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP announces £230 payment for state pensioners with specific codes this May

The basic and new State Pensions have been uprated by 4.1% for the new tax year

Economics

3 w. ago DWP benefit and pensions payment dates for May Day bank holiday

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the dates when people claiming benefits will be paid over the upcoming May bank holidays

Economics

3 w. ago DWP to make two changes to State Pension from May that could give some £921

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced two major changes to the State Pension payment dates in May that will affect millions of Brits – and could even make more money

Economics

4 w. ago DWP issues state pension back payment update with thousands of people owed up to £11,725

New figures released today show that £804.7million has been paid out for the first DWP state pension correction exercised, with 130,000 people found to have been underpaid

Economics