4 h. ago DWP to take 'urgent' look into money being deducted from benefit payments

There are concerns that the current system is pushing people into debt

Economics

7 h. ago Millions of benefit claimants have five weeks left to act or risk losing payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently working to scrap six legacy benefits and move everyone onto Universal Credit - the first to be axed is Tax Credits which will be closed for good in April

Economics

31 h. ago DWP shares five health conditions that could make you eligible for £737 a month

The payment comes from the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which is the main disability benefit in the UK. It is not an out-of-work benefit, and you can receive the payments whether you have a job or not

Economics

58 h. ago Housing Benefit: how much is it as payments to rise in April 2025, eligibility – how much can I get?

Millions on Housing Benefit will see a small boost to payments this April 💰

Politics

5 d. ago DWP could pay up to £737 a month in PIP if they have these back and joint conditions

PIP is the main disability benefit in the UK, and the payments help with the extra costs of having a disability or medical condition. It is not an out of work benefit, and you can receive the payments whether you have a job or not

Economics

5 d. 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

6 d. 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

7 d. ago New call for Council Tax and energy bills to be deducted from monthly wages before tax is taken

Paying for things through your company payroll using your pre-tax salary is known as ‘salary sacrifice’.

Economics

8 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

8 d. ago DWP warning as millions on Universal Credit will have to wait two months for payment increase

The new DWP benefit increased payment rates will only be applied to Universal Credit assessment periods that have started on or after April 7

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