5 h. ago New 2026 rates and dates confirmed for universal credit, PIP, state pension and more

Some benefits will increase in April while others have been frozen

Economics

6 d. ago DWP payment uprating delay for those on State Pension, PIP, and more

Millions on State Pension, PIP and Universal Credit will face a significant delay amid planned payment increases

Economics

6 d. ago DWP payment uprating delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit or other benefits

The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.

Economics

9 d. ago Millions on PIP, State Pension and benefits urged to check missing bonus payment

Millions claiming DWP benefits including PIP, State Pension and Pension Credit are urged to check if they received their £10 Christmas bonus payment

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms it will not delay Universal Credit health element changes from April

The DWP has responded to a cross-party group of MPs' concerns over the changes

Science

1 week ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes from April 2026

The DWP has confirmed it will proceed with reducing Universal Credit health element for new claimants from April 2026, despite concerns from cross-party MPs

Politics

1 week 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

1 week ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes will start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

Science

1 week 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

1 week ago New DWP weekly payment rates from April for State Pension and all other benefits

The new weekly payment rates for Sate Pension, PIP, Attendance Allowance and working age benefits will start on April 6.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP to pay Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP and more tomorrow

Many benefit and State Pension recipients will receive payments tomorrow due to Christmas bank holidays

Economics

3 w. ago Pension age PIP claimants could get £308 backdated pay after law change

Certain groups of older people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an award for the lower rate of mobility element may be able to ask the DWP to look again at their claim following a law change

Economics

3 w. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other payments could stop if you stay in hospital this Christmas

DWP payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it is just for one night.

Economics

4 w. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost income to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics