10 h. ago All the new and basic State Pension weekly payments due from April

The full new State Pension will increase by around £574 from April, 2026, if the triple lock is retained

Economics

14 h. ago Government urged to replace annual BBC TV licence fee with ads before price rise

The annual TV licence fee is set to rise in April 2026

Politics

6 d. ago PIP payments rates from April 2026 as DWP to increase award amounts

The potential payment rates for all eight mixed award types have been calculated based on September's inflation figure

Events

7 d. ago State pension postcode lottery as some people get just six years' worth of payments

The state pension age is currently 66 for both men and women but is increasing to 67 between April 2026 and April 2028.

Economics

1 week ago Asda to roll out major change across 1,200 UK stores by April 2026

By April 2026, ParcelShops will be available in Asda's complete list of 1,200 stores across the UK

Politics

1 week ago State Pension: UK pensioners set to see £241 weekly from April 2026 after 4.8% increase

Pensioners could see their weekly payments rise next April, but some may face tax 💷

Economics

2 w. ago Exact date millions on DWP state pension find out expected 2026 rates from April

The rate of state pension will be announced next week

Economics

2 w. ago State Pension to rise by 4.8% from April 2026 and this is how much you'll get

The State Pension is set to rise by 4.8% from April 2026, with millions of pensioners set to benefit from the increase. Here's how much the State Pension will rise by

Politics

3 w. ago Millions set for 'unexpected' DWP state pension boost from April 2026

All eyes will be on the release of inflation figures for September next week

Economics

3 w. ago State Pension: UK pensioners set for DWP payment increase from April 2026

A small change to wage data could mean a bigger payday for retirees 💷

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms when bank account checks will start as three benefits 'targeted'

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the start date for new eligibility verification and bank account checks which will be rolled out from April 2026

Economics

4 w. 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 w. ago DWP full list of Universal Credit changes coming from April 2026

Labour has previously said the the reforms are needed to 'rebalance' the benefits system, but critics argue that many of the changes will reduce support for people most in need

Politics