15 h. ago DWP issues urgent warning as PIP claimants and pensioners at risk of being scammed

The UK Government says the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information via text and advises reporting suspicious messages

Events

41 h. ago Scottish Government urges DWP to abandon proposed welfare reforms due to start next year

The Scottish Government has written to Work and Pensions Liz Kendall calling for ‘damaging social security welfare reforms’ to be scrapped immediately.

Politics

52 h. ago British Paralympian Sam Ruddock reported missing in Las Vegas

Athlete has not been heard from since 16 April and did not check out of his hostel or take his belongingsA British Paralympian has been reported missing in Las Vegas after not being seen for more than a week.Sam Ruddock, from Warwickshire, who has cerebral palsy and has competed in cycling and shot put, travelled to the US on 13 April while planning to attend WrestleMania, his friend Lucy Earl said. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Brits with burgundy passports issued urgent warning to check one thing before travelling

As we approach the holiday season, travellers clutching burgundy passports need to inspect them before jet-setting as there could be snags that render their documents void

Events

5 d. ago 'Vital' travel advice issued to Brits who still carry burgundy passports

Holidaymakers with passports issued before Britain left the EU have been urged to check their travel documents before they jet off to avoid trouble at airports

Transport

7 d. ago Brits told to check for £2 coins that could be worth over £1,600 if they have these errors

You need to look carefully for these specific errors that make the coins especially rare and valuable

Economics

7 d. ago Ding Junhui sends British snooker players brutal reality check as he predicts Chinese era of domination

The veteran has been responsible for a huge growth of snooker in China, with a record number of Chinese players at the Crucible

Sport

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves drops huge tax bomb on 8.3 million Brits – check if you've been hit

Experts said the 8.3 million individuals who will be dragged into or pushed up to higher tax thresholds over the next five years is due to successive government's freezing the ladder

Events

7 d. ago DWP urges women impacted by State Pension age changes to get help finding work

The DWP explains how there is tailored employment support for older workers to retrain or learn new skills.

Economics

8 d. ago New benefit for older people worth up to £441 each month does not include face

Pension Age Disability Payment will rollout nationwide across Scotland this week.

Economics

1 week ago DWP urges people to apply for State Pension compensation if they feel ‘adversely affected’ by rule change

Adult Dependency Increases were extra amounts paid to pensioners who had a dependent spouse below State Pension age.

Politics

1 week ago Child Benefit payments will stop for some this summer parents are told

Child Benefit is worth £26.05 a week for your first child, and £17.25 a week for any additional children - but for some parents they could soon stop.

Society

1 week ago DWP urged to scrap 'unfair' PIP rule that affects people with this condition

Campaigners fear seriously ill people could be unfairly missing out on PIP and have called on the Department for Work and Pensions to scrap the rule as it is denying some essential help

Politics

1 week ago Martin Lewis issues £3bn energy warning with UK households owed '£100s back'

Money-saving guru Martin Lewis says now is the 'perfect time' for households to check their energy bill - as many Brits across the nation could be entitled to claim back £100s

Events

1 week ago Brits issued huge 3 month Brexit passport warning ahead of booming summer

British passport holders are urged to check the issue and expiry dates of their passport to ensure they comply with European Union and Schengen Zone post-Brexit requirements

Events

1 week ago Older people could be due DWP payout after new State Pension communication issue identified

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is urging pensioners who may be affected to contact the DWP.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP rule change means thousands more people can claim £333 every month

Carer's Allowance is paid to those who are providing at least 35 hours of care a week and is worth £83.30 a week after this crucial benefit went up this month

Economics

2 w. ago Extra rent support worth £812 following major benefit freeze

Frozen rates for one benefit could lead to more financial pressure for some renters

Economics

3 w. ago HMRC urges Brits born on these exact years to make '£2,200' check

Even if your parents did not open an account for you, thousands of Brits have money waiting for them in a tax-free savings account following a now-closed government scheme

Economics

3 w. ago DWP benefit worth £333 a month available to extra 60,000 people from this week

The rate of Carer’s Allowance is rising from £81.90 to £83.30 a week and the earning limits, which sets how much someone claiming Carer's Allowance can earn in income, is increasing from £151 a week to £196 a week

Economics