3 h. ago DWP benefit payments increasing in April 2025 including PIP and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in April in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by from this month

Politics

10 h. ago An exercise scientist recommends one easy trick to increase health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day

Shorter bursts of more intense physical activity have a positive effect, says Harry Bullmore

Science

12 h. ago People displaced by Uganda oil pipeline ‘received inadequate compensation’

Many of the people displaced by Eacop project were inadequately rehoused or compensated, report saysPeople displaced from their homes alongside the site of an oil pipeline under construction in Uganda have complained of being inadequately rehoused or compensated.When completed, the East African crude oil pipeline (Eacop) will transport oil from the Tilenga and Kingfisher oilfields in western Uganda to the port of Tanga in Tanzania. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Pension Protection Fund vows to boost UK investment if allowed to grow

Britain’s £32bn lifeboat scheme wants to drive consolidation in defined benefit sector and increase infrastructure spending

Economics

20 h. ago DWP warning to pensioners as they risk missing out on monthly payment unless they do this one thing

The Department for Work and Pensions oversees a means-tested benefit known as Pension Credit, which is designed to boost the income of those aged 66 and over on a tight income

Events

24 h. ago HMRC making major change to benefit claimed by over 7 million households this week

Child Benefit rates are set to increase by 1.7% in April - here's a full list of how much each payment will go up by

Politics

24 h. ago Exact dates DWP and HMRC benefits will rise in April including State Pension and Universal Credit

Benefit rates are set to go up by 1.7% in April but the date they increase on will vary depending on the type of benefit

Politics

31 h. ago Full list of DWP benefits rising by 1.7% from April including Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit

Most DWP and HMRC benefit payments are increased every year by the previous September level of inflation - this was confirmed to be 1.7% and the rise will soon hit bank accounts

Politics

34 h. ago Exactly how much you will get on minimum wage with new increase from this week

More than three million Brits are expected to benefit from the increase coming into force on April 1

Politics

36 h. ago Millions of people in work to receive £26 pay rise in wages from this week

Full-time workers can expect to make £26 more a week, and £117 more a month.

Economics

57 h. ago Increase in welfare spending 'not sustainable', says Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie

Jackie Baillie said spending an increasing amount on benefits "is the wrong approach".

Politics

63 h. ago DWP PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other payments

The DWP has confirmed that 150,000 people will no longer receive Carer's Allowance or the carer element of Universal Credit once stricter rules for PIP are introduced

Politics

3 d. ago Full list of benefits to rise in April including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

DWP have confirmed a full list of benefits set to increase in April. Here, we take a look at the full list of pay rises for benefit claimants - including PIP, Universal Credit and State Pension

Politics

3 d. ago REVEALED: Number of autistic people locked up in Scotland's maximum security State Hospital has more than doubled

A record number of autistic patients have been locked up against their will alongside rapists and murderers at Scotland's maximum security State Hospital.

Events

3 d. ago Woman dies after car chased by police smashes into her vehicle and occupants run away

She was taken to hospital along with a man in the same car. He continues to receive treatment for life-changing injuries. Five people have been arrested in connection with the incident

Events

4 d. ago Millions of people in Wales to receive a pay rise within days

The UK Government has confirmed a new national living wage and a new national minimum wage which will take effect from from April 1

Economics

5 d. ago DWP warning as some people won’t receive 1.7% benefits increase next month

People on certain benefits might not get the increase as soon as they think

Events

6 d. ago 7 medical conditions that could mean you pay no council tax at all

People with certain medical conditions could receive a partial or complete reduction in their council tax bill if certain requirements are met

Economics

6 d. ago Chancellor insists Scotland’s economy should benefit from increased defence spending

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP says Scotland should be in a position to prosper off the back of increased spending on defence.

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves' benefit cuts will plunge 250,000 people into poverty, warns DWP

An impact assessment published by the UK Government showed that an additional 250,000 people will be in relative poverty due to the cuts.

Events