59 h. ago Winter fuel payments could be returned to ALL pensioners this year but some will repay it

The Treasury is reportedly looking at linking the payments to people's incomes instead of pension credit, which could mean the universal benefit is restored then recouped

Economics

5 d. ago Over 700,000 pensioners urged to claim DWP income boost ahead of Winter Fuel Payment changes

An additional 58,000 households are now receiving Pension Credit payments.

Economics

5 d. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for bigger payments from this week

The annual uprating to benefits took place on April 7 with Universal Credit payments increasing by 1.7% - however, the higher rates only apply to Universal Credit assessment periods that started on or after that date

Economics

6 d. ago June 2025 DWP full list of dates for universal credit and 11 other payments

Some claimants will, however, see changes to what they get

Politics

7 d. ago Universal Credit payment boost worth £420 for over one million people

The DWP changed how much money can be deducted from your Universal Credit payments and it means one million households in the UK will be better off in 2022

Economics

8 d. ago Winter fuel payment: Options to reintroduce the benefit for millions of households

The decision to make the Winter Fuel Payment available only to those who claim pension credit last year meant those claiming the benefit fell by almost 90% and saved around £1.5 billion a year, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) estimates

Economics

9 d. ago Crucial Universal Credit payment dates when you'll finally see DWP benefit rise

The DWP has increased the amount it pays to Universal Credit claimants each month, but when you see the increase will depend on the date of your assessment period

Politics

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit payments to rise for millions from June in major boost

With Universal Credit, the delay in the rise in payments is down to the assessment period. This is when the benefits department looks at your financial situation to see how much Universal Credit you will get

Economics

1 week ago DWP urges PIP claimants most likely to be hit by reforms to take action

The UK Government is urging people likely to be affected by the changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Universal Credit to complete a consultation

Events

1 week ago Labour is taking the Pip – and disabled people have had enough | Cherylee Houston

I am in tears reading the stories of what might happen if these further cuts go ahead, which is why I’ve joined forces with others to demand actionDisabled celebrities urge Keir Starmer to scrap ‘inhumane’ benefit cutsWhy have so many deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent public figures pulled together to launch the campaign #TakingThePIP?Every area of life as a disabled person is difficult – employment, social situations, healthcare, education, transport and by far the most pervasive and arduous: other people’s attitudes. Everything is a fight, but this feels like a fight too far. If Labour goes ahead with its proposed benefits cuts to tighten the eligibility criteria for personal independence payment (Pip) and reduce or lose the health element of universal credit, many people in my community don’t know how they will survive. Make no bones about it: this could be a matter of life and death for some people. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Disabled celebrities urge Keir Starmer to scrap ‘inhumane’ benefit cuts

Exclusive: More than 100 people including Liz Carr and Rosie Jones sign letter criticising Pip and universal credit changesMore than 100 of the UK’s most high-profile disabled people, including Liz Carr, Rosie Jones, Ruth Madeley and Cherylee Houston, have called on the prime minister to abandon “inhumane and catastrophic plans to cut disability benefits”.In an open letter to Keir Starmer before a planned Commons vote next month, they argue that the government’s plan to reduce eligibility to personal independence payment (Pip) and the health component of universal credit is a matter of “survival” and “basic human rights”. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit payment boost for over one million people this month

Households will benefit from an extra £420 this year following a DWP rule change.

Economics

2 w. ago Universal Credit payment boost to land in bank accounts today

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

Economics

2 w. ago Thousands on Universal Credit getting early payment in bank accounts today

While getting paid earlier may seem good, it does mean you will have to make your money last longer as you'll have a longer wait until your next payment

Economics

2 w. ago Older people urged to claim Pension Credit before any Winter Fuel Payment changes

An announcement on Winter Fuel Payment eligibility changes is not expected until the Autumn Budget.

Economics

2 w. ago Nearly 6,000 DWP staff reviewing new and existing Universal Credit claims for ‘incorrect payments’

DWP has blocked £1 billion incorrect payments in a drive to protect people from falling into debt.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP warn millions to get PIP, UC and pension early – but could be left skint

Universal Credit (UC), State Pension, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer’s Allowance and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) recipients can all expect to be paid early this month

Events

2 w. ago Universal Credit payment boost to land in bank accounts this week

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit payment date change due to bank holiday weekend

Some people could be paid early this month

Economics

2 w. ago Bank Holiday boost for pension and benefits as DWP send payments early

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

Economics