40 h. ago ‘I was left with £3.75 to my name after a devastating delay to my benefit payments’

Tina was left feeling emotional and anxious after she struggled to pay her bills and buy fresh food

Economics

2 d. ago DWP October 2025 benefit and state pension payment dates confirmed

PIP, Universal Credit and state pension payments are distributed to millions of claimants across the UK

Economics

4 d. ago Council tax bills to rise for Scots after abolition of two child benefit cap by SNP Government

EXCLUSIVE: Up to 30,000 households could have their council tax bills recalculated because higher benefit payments will be treated as income.

Politics

7 d. ago DWP and HMRC payments for October 2025 and when you will receive them

There are no bank holidays in October, so all benefit payments will be paid as normal

Politics

8 d. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

9 d. ago Pensioners due new health benefit could get their first payment in October

The devolved benefit has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland - and eligible pensioners could receive a first payment as early as this month

Economics

9 d. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could receive first payment this month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP Personal Independence Payment claimants must report 15 changes or risk losing benefit

You must contact the Personal Independence Payment enquiry line straight away if certain circumstances change

Events

9 d. ago DWP benefit and state pension payment dates for October 2025

If you are in receipt of any welfare payments or the state pension, then it is important to know when you will be paid this month - we round up everything you need to know

Economics

1 week ago DWP warns Universal Credit mistake could mean claimants have to give back money

Universal Credit claimants could face deductions on their benefit payments if they don’t keep the Department for Work and Pensions updated on certain circumstances in their lives

Events

1 week ago DWP rule change could see thousands stripped of benefit payments

The Government is promising every young person out of work for 18 months a paid job, apprenticeship, or college place - but the pledge comes with a warning

Politics

1 week ago DWP warning to anyone on Universal Credit who makes these five work mistakes

Certain work-related issues can see claimants losing their benefit payments

Events

2 w. ago HMRC writing to over 100,000 people amid major change to benefit payments

Anyone who pays the high income tax charge on Child Benefit will now be able to do it through their tax code

Politics

2 w. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment eligibility for £300 benefit as deadline looms

The DWP is set to issue its Winter Fuel Payment to those who qualify. There is a new form for eligible people who must apply manually

Economics

2 w. ago Little known government savings account sees £220m in bonus payments

Some 575,200 customers have opened a Help to Save account since the scheme was launched in September 2018, paying a total of £588.2m into their savings pots.

Economics

2 w. ago More than 400,000 PIP claimants may be missing out on full benefit payments

The DWP has published its latest Fraud and Error in the Benefit System report, which shows the number of people who are under-claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Events

2 w. ago Former DWP employee urges all parents to claim Child Benefit to boost State Pension payments

Sandra Wrench shares three crucial reasons parents should not ignore Child Benefit.

Society

3 w. ago DWP bonus payment for these benefit claimants this Christmas

The DWP Christmas bonus is paid to million of people who are eligible - but there is a key week to qualify

Politics

3 w. ago DWP rules for how much you can earn while claiming Universal Credit

Benefit payments can fluctuate based on how much you are earning

Politics

3 w. ago Full list of people who qualify for extra money added to benefit payments

Recipients can receive up to £82.90 more a week

Economics