57 m. 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

20 h. ago DWP will be able to snoop on pensioner bank accounts in new benefits crackdown

The new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will give the Government power to recover money straight from bank accounts of those who have committed benefit fraud

Economics

3 d. ago Harrods sinks into the red after setting aside millions to compensate victims of Mohamed al Fayed's alleged abuse as more than 100 come forward

The huge retail giant reported a pre-tax loss of £34.3million in the year to February, compared with a profit of £111.5mn the year before, according to company accounts.

Events

3 d. ago More than £60million set aside for Harrods abuse compensation

Harrods have set aside £57 million to be used to compensate alleged victims

Economics

5 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

6 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

6 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

6 d. ago Drivers told to keep coins and banknotes in car as epidemic sweeps England

Motorists are being urged to pay with cash at car parks instead of using card as a QR scam epidemic sweeps England – the scam has cost victims nearly £3.5 million in just one year

Transport

6 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

7 d. ago New ‘clampdown’ on Child Benefit fraud to help UK Government save £350 million

A new specialist team is expected to stop over £350 million in Child Benefit fraud and error over the next five years.

Economics

1 week ago Warning as new 'QR code scam' sees Brits 'losing millions' in pubs and restaurants

Fraudsters have managed to con victims out of millions of pounds by creating fake QR codes.

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

2 w. ago Millions in UK could be victims of scams aimed at taking money from benefit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is warning people to be extra vigilant in the coming months.

Economics

2 w. ago Award decisions for new claims of pensioner health benefit in seven days

Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support of either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Events

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

3 w. ago Check for DWP benefit entitlement as £24 billion goes unclaimed

A new report from Policy in Practice indicates millions of people are missing out on extra financial support.

Economics

4 w. ago 'Little known' DWP benefit means people with disabilities can get free car tax

Millions of disabled motorists could be paying more in road tax than they need to

Politics

4 w. ago People caring for more than one person could get £520 annual payment under new proposals

Carer Additional Person Payment could be paid weekly from next March, if approved by the Scottish Parliament.

Economics

4 w. ago DWP benefit could pay you up to £225 a week if you've had an accident at work

The IIDB is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit aimed at supporting workers

Economics