8 h. ago How much DWP benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP, JSA, ESA, Child Benefit and pension will by rise in 2026

Many benefits will increase in April at the start of the financial year

Politics

11 h. 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

15 h. ago Millions claiming DWP benefits urged to check for missing bonus payment now

The Christmas bonus is normally paid at the beginning on December - but if you have not received your payment, then you should contact the office that deals with your benefits

Economics

16 h. ago DWP benefit changes in 2026, Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

Experts have pulled together a full list of all the known changes due in the next 12 months, including the end of legacy benefits and increases in others

Politics

22 h. ago Rachel Reeves's 'fiscal drag' stealth tax will leave striving British workers £505 worse off by 2030

Millions of workers will find themselves worse off by 2030 as Labour's tax policy 'quietly hammers' workers yet leaves benefits claimants and pensioners richer, a think tank has warned.

Economics

32 h. ago Millions on Universal Credit urged to make key check to avoid missing out on extra payment landing in bank accounts now

MILLIONS of people on Universal Credit need to do a key check to avoid missing out on an extra benefit payment. The Christmas bonus is a one-off £10 payment that normally lands in bank accounts during the first full week of December. It is automatically paid to people who receive one of more than 20...

Economics

36 h. ago Brits urged to check change now for 3 rare coins that can 'earn them thousands'

Three rare 50p coins can earn you a lot of money if you manage to find them in your stash. A coin expert is now urging Brits to check their change immediately this January

Politics

40 h. ago The major changes to DWP benefits coming in 2026 including rate increases and cap scrapped

Benefit and pension payments will increase, winter fuel payments will have to be paid back and legacy benefits will come to an end

Politics

56 h. ago Five UK millionaires walk among us National Lottery prizes yet to be claimed

Could you be one of the lucky winners?

Politics

62 h. ago Eurostar chaos continues as passengers urged to check before travelling, ruining NYE plans

Thousands faced travel chaos yesterday as Eurostar trains were cancelled throughout the day - one person who thought he was lucky to eventually get on a train shared how he was stuck overnight

Events

3 d. ago Gardeners warned to look out for 'unsightly' black spots on roses in winter

Black spot disease is the "most common and troublesome" affliction affecting rose bushes, and gardeners are being urged to check their plants for dark spots on their leaves.

Events

3 d. ago UK bank account holders urged to check security ahead of payment change

The change to payments will affect anyone with a bank card

Economics

3 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

3 d. ago Attendance Allowance payments set to end for pensioners in Scotland this week

A new devolved disability benefit is replacing DWP payments for people of State Pension age.

Economics

4 d. ago Shoppers urged 'do not use' popular gifts recalled by John Lewis and Amazon

Shoppers are being urged to check their presents as these products are said to pose a dangerous risk.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP disability benefits and carer payments set to end in Scotland this week

More than 700,000 disability benefits claimants have now transferred from the DWP to the devolved system.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP income boost for people working after reaching State Pension age

Simple way older people planning to stay in work after reaching State Pension age can boost wages and DWP contributory benefit.

Economics

4 d. 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

6 d. ago Residents urged to check CCTV for missing pensioner last seen on Christmas Day

Brian Jobson from Hartlepool is described as 'very vulnerable' due to dementia

Events

7 d. ago New UK laws coming in 2026 include bin rules, junk food ads and fresh DWP powers

A raft of new laws will impact Brits in 2026, from new border controls and a £17 fee to travel to Europe to four-bin recycling rules, a junk food ad ban from January, and DWP powers to tackle benefit fraud

Society