15 h. ago DWP rule change means thousands more people can claim £333 every month

Carer's Allowance is paid to those who are providing at least 35 hours of care a week and is worth £83.30 a week after this crucial benefit went up this month

Economics

17 h. ago Albanian lesbian couple win asylum claim to stay in Britain after arguing people in their home country are homophobic

The women had trafficked after being 'abducted by masked men, sexually assaulted by multiple men and subjected to physical and verbal abuse on account of their sexual orientation', a court heard.

Events

25 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations

Russian missiles hit the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people, officials said, in the second large-scale attack to claim civilian lives in just over a week.

Events

5 d. ago DWP confirms new plans to help identify pensioners eligible for £4,300 annual income boost

An estimated 760,000 older people are entitled to Pension Credit, but not claiming it.

Economics

5 d. ago People making new claim for carer benefit before next week could be due an extra £293 payment

The deadline to qualify for the June payment of Carer Support Allowance is April 14.

Economics

5 d. ago New DWP warning to people making a new claim for Universal Credit

Some 7.5 million people are currently receiving extra financial support through Universal Credit.

Events

6 d. ago Older people can claim two benefits which boost annual income by over £10,000 this year

Older people on a low income or living with a long-term health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

6 d. ago New Blue Badge update for people making a new claim or due to renew

Local councils across Great Britain issue Blue Badges to people for up to three years.

Politics

6 d. ago People on PIP may be able to increase monthly payments by up to £633

If the impact of your condition has changed you may be eligible for more financial help.

Economics

7 d. ago Thumbs up, cheers, nice one! Is ‘thank you’ really in danger of dying out?

Nearly a fifth of young people claim to feel uncomfortable saying ‘thank you’ – but will happily send a grateful thumb emoji insteadName: “Thank you.”Age: Dates to the 14th century. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago People over State Pension age on a low income could be due £4,300 income top

Single pensioners with a total weekly income of less than £227 or £346 for couples could be entitled to Pension Credit.

Economics

9 d. ago Millions of families to get HMRC Child Benefit boost from Monday April 7

Child Benefit is currently worth £25.60 a week for your first child, then £16.95 a week for any additional child you have - but rates are set to rise from April 7

Society

1 week ago DWP Carer's Allowance: Full list of people who can claim and how to apply

Carer's Allowance is a benefit designed to provide an income for someone who provides care for another while claiming certain benefits. Here's how you can claim it

Politics

1 week ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

1 week ago DWP estimates 370,000 people could lose PIP claim under major changes

The DWP has published its latest PIP impact assessment, which includes the UK Government's controversial eligibility rule changes to the daily living component of the benefit

Politics

1 week ago New DWP plans to help older people claim income boost worth over £4,200

An estimated 760,000 people over 66 are entitled to Pension Credit, but not claiming it.

Economics

1 week ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 from this month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

1 week ago DWP forced to change 'entirely misleading' Universal Credit detail after being urged to fix it

The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) told the Department for Work and Pensions to correct an 'entirely misleading claim' about the number of people considered too sick to look for work

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms planned Attendance Allowance changes for people making a new claim

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

1 week ago Martin Lewis warns people they have days left to make £312 claim if one thing applies

The deadline is fast approaching

Events