40 m. ago New PIP payment update for people making a new claim or due award review

The DWP said managing customer journey times for PIP claimants is a priority.

Events

4 h. ago New call for £100 monthly winter heating payment for people over 60

An online petition proposes the £100 payment should be made monthly between October and January.

Economics

30 h. ago 'I've been eyeing up Smeg's coffee machine and Debenhams has knocked £90 off the price tag'

The stylish Smeg coffee machine I've had my eye on for six months is almost £100 less for a limited time only

Economics

3 d. ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people nearing State Pension age

Payments for the devolved disability benefit will continue after State Pension age for existing claimants.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP provides extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

4 d. ago People on PIP or ADP might not get new monthly payment rates of up to £749 in April

People on the highest rate of PIP or ADP will be due nearly £750 each month over the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

5 d. ago DLA payment update for people due to transfer to new benefit from next month

Social Security Scotland will write to claimants to let them know when it is time for them to transfer.

Politics

6 d. ago Some people on Adult Disability Payment may need to make a new claim for PIP

All existing PIP claimants living in Scotland will move to the devolved payment this Spring.

Politics

6 d. ago First Minister John Swinney in Kilmarnock ahead of crunch East Ayrshire by

John Swinney attacked Labour policies on winter heating payments and National Insurance contributions during visit to Kilmarnock.

Politics