19 h. ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments due to bank holiday next week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to bank holidays in May.

Economics

3 d. ago Urgent HMRC warning to anyone earning under £80k missing out on one benefit

HMRC has urged families to explore whether they are eligible for Child Benefit, as they are likely missing out on free money, here’s everything your need to know

Events

3 d. ago Universal Credit claimants told how to get extra £200 cash boost if friend is on PIP

If a Universal Credit (UC) claimants 'know someone' on Personal Independent Payment (PIP) or a whole range of other benefits they could be eligible for an extra £200 from the DWP

Economics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis issues clarification to anyone claiming Child Benefit

Martin Lewis reposted his clarification to X after recent calls for the government to abolish the 'two-child benefit cap'

Politics

5 d. ago PIP claimants won't see new benefit payment rates this month in DWP delay

DWP benefit payments - including Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - were hiked by 1.7% on April 7. However, most claimants will have to wait until May before they receive the full amount of higher payments

Politics

6 d. ago Ancient remains of more than 300 skeletons and medieval church found under a British university

Cotswold Archaeology has uncovered a huge dig of ancient remains underneath the University of Glocestershire's new city campus, including more than 300 skeletons and a medieval church

Events

6 d. ago Child Benefit change coming into force this year and HMRC will alert families

Families will soon have the option to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through their PAYE tax code - here is what you need to know

Society

6 d. ago Penalties for failing to declare child benefit on tax return plummet as Government eyes changes

Higher earners who do not opt out of payments need to pay a tax charge at the end of the tax year and declare it on their self-assessment tax return or face a penalty.

Politics

6 d. ago Child poverty in larger families soars in Scotland after introduction of two child benefit cap

EXCLUSIVE: Official figures show the poverty rate for kids in households where there are three or more children is 41%.

Society

7 d. ago Every James Bond Video Game 2025: Here are all 24 games in the official 007 gaming universe

Gamers have been stepping into the shoes of the British superspy for well over 40 years.

Politics

7 d. ago Child Benefit warning as thousands of Brits could face major HMRC charges

However, the benefit is not as simple as it seems. If you or your partner earns less than £60,000 per year, you can claim the full amount of Child Benefit. But if one of you earns over £60,000, you have to pay some of the benefit back

Events

1 week ago Parents urged to contact HMRC or risk losing weekly child payment

You need to tell HMRC if your child is staying education to ensure you still get this benefit

Society

1 week ago Millions of Brits set to lose Child Benefit payments this summer

The weekly payment is worth £26.05 for your first child, and £17.25 each for any additional children.

Economics

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 John Swinney makes payment guarantee to Scottish parents on two

John Swinney has spoken about two-child benefit cap payments and a looming by-election for the SNP

Politics

1 week ago DWP Easter Bank Holiday payment dates and rises for benefits and pensions in April 2025

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose in April

Economics

1 week ago HMRC issues alert for anyone expecting a Child Benefit payment

If you’re expecting a Child Benefit payment this Monday, you should have received your money today instead - the money will be paid into your regular bank account as normal, and the amount will be the same

Events

1 week ago DWP Easter bank holiday payment dates for benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

Economics

1 week ago DWP claimants to see huge change to services this week including Universal Credit

Job Centre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed on bank holidays, so claimants will not be open on Friday this week and Monday next week because of the Easter bank holidays

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney guarantees families will receive two child benefit cap payments in April next year

EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister made the promise amid concerns there could be a hold up.

Society