2 h. ago DWP urges people to check bank accounts in coming days after rule change

The summer bank holiday is likely to affect the payment dates for thousands of DWP claimants

Economics

3 h. ago DWP letters to be sent to nine million people over payment worth up to £300

The DWP has confirmed that nine million pensioners will receive the payment, with the amount varying depending on individual circumstances

Economics

3 h. ago People on New or Basic State Pension can change monthly payments to weekly

A former DWP employee shares how the frequency of State Pension payments can easily be changed to weekly.

Economics

6 h. ago DWP state pensioners to get surprise payments in bank accounts on Friday

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder to state pension and Pension Credit claimants across the UK that their payment dates are set to change this week

Economics

6 h. ago DWP issues 'be aware' warning over text that could drain your bank account

In a warning posted on X, previously known as Twitter, the DWP urged millions of people claiming benefits or the state pension to be aware of scammers trying to contact you

Events

9 h. ago Retirement expert warns State Pension age could rise or payments reduce to avoid means

The State Pension age is due to rise to 68 by 2046.

Events

29 h. ago DWP names 10 most common conditions that qualify for £749 monthly payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released the latest Personal Independence Payment (PIP) statistics, which show the number of people receiving the benefit has increased by 2% since January

Economics

30 h. ago DWP issues major update into plans to increase State Pension age

The proposed changes would see the UK mirror Denmark's approach to retirement

Politics

31 h. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

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

Events

31 h. ago DWP confirms when it will start taking payments straight from bank accounts

The new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will be introduced from April 2026 and will give the Government power to recover money straight from bank accounts

Economics

32 h. ago DWP confirms State Pension and benefit payment changes due to bank holiday next week

DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland have announced changes to payments scheduled for August 25.

Economics

32 h. ago People on PIP, ADP or DLA in Scotland to get an extra £255 payment this year

The annual heating payment for young disabled people usually starts landing in bank accounts at the end of October.

Economics

45 h. ago DWP state pensioners to get free laptops and mobile phones in new £9.5m plan

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund is part of the government's Plan for Change and will focus on those born before 1959 who are less likely to use the internet

Economics

48 h. ago Pensioners to be gifted free home devices under new £9.5m plan

Local councils and authorities will handle the distribution of the complimentary gadgets

Economics

52 h. ago DWP State Pension age could rise to 70 as people will have to work longer

The UK state pension age is currently 66, rising to 67 by 2028 - but the Chancellor has said a review into raising the state pension age is needed to ensure the system is "sustainable and affordable"

Economics

3 d. ago Mum left with £1 to name after scammer swipes over £10,000 from bank account

Vicki Jones was duped by a phone call.

Economics

3 d. ago State pensioners in line for two free DWP devices for home under Labour plan

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund is part of Labour Party government's Plan for Change

Politics

3 d. ago DWP issues stark warning to JSA, UC and PIP claimants as woman jailed for 20 months

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a grave warning to the 24 million Brits claiming benefits

Events

3 d. ago Mum left with just £1 after scam phone call that lost her £10,500

One phone call led to mum Vicki Jones, 44, being stripped of more than £10,000 as they telephone scam targeted her pretending to be a bank where she has two accounts

Economics

4 d. ago 'Sophisticated' fake parking ticket trick that 'empties bank accounts'

A new parking ticket scam, which is popping up in hotspots around the UK, is costing some motorists thousands of pounds

Economics