53 h. ago New payment rates for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance starting April 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced proposed new weekly payment rates for people in receipt of disability benefits, with a 3.8% increase from April.

Politics

67 h. ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

69 h. ago Full list of new PIP payment rates confirmed by DWP from April

People claiming Personal Independence Payment will see their benefits increase by 3.8% with new rates coming into effect from April 6, 2026

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates from April

Pensioners could see an increase of up to £574 this year under the Triple Lock.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms it will not delay Universal Credit health element changes from April

The DWP has responded to a cross-party group of MPs' concerns over the changes

Science

5 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes from April 2026

The DWP has confirmed it will proceed with reducing Universal Credit health element for new claimants from April 2026, despite concerns from cross-party MPs

Politics

5 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes will start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

Science

5 d. ago DWP confirms new weekly payment rates for State Pension and benefits from April

Here's what you need to know about the payment increases

Economics

5 d. ago Pensioners due important DWP letter which could boost income by over £4,000 this year

Annual uprating letters will be sent out to nearly 13 million pensioners before the new payment rates start.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP confirms new PIP monthly payment rates for all eight award types from April

Find your new PIP payment as DWP confirms proposed new PIP payment rates for 2026/27.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP confirms new rules for people on PIP, DLA or Carer’s Allowance

Some people could see breaks in their benefit payment unless they take action.

Politics

7 d. ago New DWP weekly payment rates from April for State Pension and all other benefits

The new weekly payment rates for Sate Pension, PIP, Attendance Allowance and working age benefits will start on April 6.

Economics

8 d. ago Thousands of households get first £25 cold weather payments as 18 postcodes triggered – is YOURS on the list?

THOUSANDS of households are set for a £25 cash boost as freezing temperatures trigger the first cold weather payments of the season. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that a prolonged cold snap has officially triggered the payouts in 18 specific postcodes across the UK. If you live in one of the...

Economics

8 d. ago All the DWP Universal Credit changes coming in 2026 including new payment rates

Universal Credit is claimed by more than eight million people in the UK and it is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Politics

9 d. ago DWP confirms major update for 2026 that will affect thousands of workers

The Department for Work and Pensions has today issued details of changes coming in 2026

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms New Year payment date changes this week for people on State Pension or benefits

Full list of benefits delivered by DWP, Social Security Scotland and HMRC due to be paid early.

Economics

2 w. ago Pension age PIP claimants could get £308 backdated pay after law change

Certain groups of older people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an award for the lower rate of mobility element may be able to ask the DWP to look again at their claim following a law change

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms measures to encourage Scots pensioners to claim £4,300 income top

More than 125,000 pensioners in Scotland are receiving extra help through Pension Credit.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms major PIP change to start in April for new claims

The measure is part of plans to reduce the Work Capability Assessment backlog and separate from the Timms Review.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP confirms PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance increases April 2026

People on disability benefits will see payments increase from April next year

Politics