4 h. ago Five common myths about PIP that could be costing people up to £749 a month

Personal Independence Payments can be a much-needed lifeline for disabled people, but thousands may be unnecessarily turning down this help

Economics

20 h. ago New calls to exempt people from paying National Insurance Contributions after 35 years

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to change the current policy on National Insurance deductions.

Politics

20 h. ago Retirement expert issues new payment warning to people nearing State Pension age

The State Pension can form the main source of income for many people in retirement.

Events

21 h. ago Cost of Mounjaro set to almost triple but people may still be able to get discounts

Mounjaro manufacturer Eli Lilly said it was raising the price by up to 170% which could hit people paying privately for the drug.

Politics

26 h. ago Attendance Allowance rules older people should know or DWP payments could stop

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week on the non-means tested benefit from the DWP.

Politics

38 h. ago Gaucho restaurants CEO issues stark warning to Reeves over tax hikes

More than 80,000 jobs in the sector have disappeared since April’s National Insurance Contributions rise

Events

40 h. ago DWP bonus payment this year for millions who claim PIP and State Pension

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits - but not Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

43 h. ago DWP minister outlines new measures to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides benefits to nearly 24 million people across Great Britain, including 3.7 million on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Politics

44 h. ago DWP paying up to £749.80 every month to people with stomach issues

The Department for Work and Pensions is said to pay £187 per week to those with certain health conditions. For those with this stomach issue, you could be entitled to a monthly £750

Economics

49 h. ago DWP payment for people with reading issues could be worth £749

If you need help with a wide variety of tasks, you could receive extra financial support

Economics

69 h. ago Parents, pensioners and disabled people due up to £305 in extra payments this year

More than half a million children and families in Scotland received cash help for heating bills last year.

Economics

2 d. ago Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year

HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

3 d. ago The business owners hiring virtual staff and contractors to combat hike in national insurance contributions

It comes as figures published today show the number of payrolled employees fell by 169,000 between June 2024 and June 2025.

Politics

3 d. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

3 d. ago Unemployment soars by 200,000 under Labour with as firms blame national insurance hike

The jobless total stood at 1.67 million in the three months to June this year, the highest since the pandemic, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Politics

3 d. ago Lloyds customers can deposit cash using app while popping to the shop

The bank has teamed up with PayPoint for a feature enabling people to deposit coins and banknotes using a barcode.

Economics

3 d. ago FCA issues car finance compensation warning to people waiting on payout decision

The city regulator estimates that most individuals will probably receive less than £950 in compensation.

Events

4 d. ago Hundreds of pupils left 'with nowhere to study' after historic £23k

Governors said Chancellor Rachel Reeves 's 20 per cent levy, as well as increases in employer national insurance contributions were the final nails in the coffin for the 160-year-old institution.

Economics

4 d. ago Salford's jungle garden with banana plants that's so cool people pay to visit

Tracey and Tony have spent more than a decade transforming their corner of the city

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment worth £300 can be claimed within weeks

The UK Government has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically to around nine million people in England and Wales

Economics