5 h. ago Exact amount DWP benefits set to increase next April including Universal Credit and State Pension

The rate of benefits increases in April in line with the rate of inflation from the previous September

Politics

7 h. ago DWP State Pension and benefit rates update as new levels announced for 2026

Every year the State Pension increases in line with whichever is the highest out of earnings growth in between May to July, inflation in September, or 2.5%.

Politics

8 h. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for income boost worth up to £450

The average claimants will receive nearly £400 more a year – but economists warn it comes at the ‘wrong time’

Economics

10 h. ago SNP demands UK government cough up £26m to cover the cost of policing private visits to Scotland by Donald Trump and JD Vance

Finance Secretary Shona Robison said it was up to the UK government to pick up the tab for what were 'diplomatically significant' visits in the summer.

Economics

10 h. ago DWP fraud bank account checks alert for people on three benefits

The DWP could also be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts

Economics

11 h. ago New update on DWP progress tackling fraud and error in benefits system

Some 1.15 million benefit claims have been reviewed, generating estimated total savings of £581 million by March 2025.

Politics

11 h. ago Next move in interest rates could be UP to tackle stubbornly high inflation, warn experts

Borrowers have been warned that the next move in interest rates could be up to put a lid on rising prices.

Events

12 h. ago Experts warn DWP benefits uprating next April unlikely to cover cost of essentials

The Universal Credit standard allowance is set to rise by 6.2 per cent next year.

Events

12 h. ago New PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance weekly payment rates from April

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the new State Pension and benefit payment rates at the Autumn Budget.

Politics

12 h. ago Benefits uplift still unlikely to cover cost of essentials, say experts

Anti-poverty charities have warned an above-inflation rise from April would still see many people struggling with the costs of heat, rent and energy.

Science

15 h. ago Exact amount DWP benefits set to rise by next year including Universal Credit

A spike in inflation is expected to trigger higher than otherwise benefit increases next April, including for Universal Credit - but leave the government with an £18billion bill

Politics

27 h. ago Beer and key foods might be in short supply this Christmas, experts warn

Hot weather this spring and summer has hammered harvest yields for key cereals and grains needed for production of our favourite brews

Events

30 h. ago Christmas Bonus: DWP confirms who'll get £10 Christmas Bonus payments in December 2025

The festive £10 payment will land automatically for millions of eligible claimants 🎄

Economics

32 h. ago November 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in November

Economics

33 h. ago Flu warning as experts explain why virus outbreak could be worse this year

Flu cases are already rising in England as experts warn that the common virus could wreak more havoc than usual this year, with cases spiking in children and young adults

Events

33 h. ago Could Britain be next? As a deadly tornado rips through a town 10 miles north of Paris, experts warn freak weather could be on its way to the UK

A deadly tornado ripped through France yesterday - and experts have warned that Britain could be next.

Events

36 h. ago Mum borrows £15k to get son home after 40ft balcony fall in Croatia

Will's insurance has refused to cover the cost of his injury or the return back home from Dubrovnik

Economics

39 h. ago Former DWP worker shares advice to benefit claimants and warns 'keep a copy'

A former DWP employee has shared advice for people making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment, Adult Disability Payment and other benefits

Events

46 h. ago One million young people will soon not be in education or employment for first time in a decade

The number of so-called ‘Neets’ has risen by nearly 200,000 over the past two years

Politics

47 h. ago DWP to look into stopping benefits for offenders in psychiatric hospitals

Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche’s mother and uncle met Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden in parliament on Monday.

Science