28 h. ago DWP cost of living support update including boost for 'over 12 million pensioners'

Over 12 million pensioners will benefit from a State Pension increase of up to £575 a year, the Pensions Minister has said

Economics

3 d. ago Pensioners and benefit claimants 'set to cash in with new tax rules'

Analysis claims millions earning around £50,000 will see their take-home pay fall - but others are set to benefit

Economics

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

6 d. ago The major changes to DWP benefits coming in 2026 including rate increases and cap scrapped

Benefit and pension payments will increase, winter fuel payments will have to be paid back and legacy benefits will come to an end

Politics

7 d. ago DWP Christmas Bonus should go up to £169 update as Downing Street faces pressure

The tax-free payment has been paid to millions of people on the State Pension or a qualifying benefit since it was introduced but has not been changed since then

Economics

8 d. ago Pensioners, parents and people in work urged to download free HMRC app

The HMRC app can help people track State Pension forecasts, do everyday tax tasks and manage Child Benefit claims.

Economics

8 d. ago It's time to ditch the dreadful big banks. This is where you should put your money and savings instead to earn four times more interest: SYLVIA MORRIS

Savers are piling money into cash Isas at breakneck speed to avoid paying tax on their interest.

Economics

8 d. ago Attendance Allowance payments set to end for pensioners in Scotland this week

A new devolved disability benefit is replacing DWP payments for people of State Pension age.

Economics

9 d. 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

1 week ago The seven steps rich households are taking next year to maximise their cash... and why you should too, no matter your wealth, revealed by top financial experts

When it comes to tax-efficient financial planning, paying attention to what the very wealthy do can reap rewards. Those with complicated tax affairs and advisers on hand know how to maximise cash.

Economics

1 week ago Trump’s cash for health care scheme faces tough road in Congress as insurance costs set to skyrocket

Republicans face uphill battle in passing what would be a party-line proposal for cash handouts instead of extending tax credits that lowered premiums for millions

Politics

2 w. ago Six most important pension questions of 2025 answered by STEVE WEBB

Interest in pensions was intense this year and our star columnist Steve Webb fielded many questions - on the state pension age, tax-free cash, artificial intelligence, and more.

Politics

2 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

2 w. ago Manchester Arena bombing victims to be paid millions as teen will get huge sum

The completion the of 16 cases, which had to be decided by a judge, will see payouts of £20m to claimants - with a further 352 claims for damages now set to be finalised

Events

3 w. ago DWP December 2025 benefit and pension payment dates ahead of change next week

If you're due a benefit payment next month, your money may arrive on a different day due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit this week could receive first payment in New Year

The average processing time for new Pension Age Disability Payment claims is seven working days.

Economics

4 w. ago New call to ‘phase out’ State Pension uprating using the Triple Lock

A Conservative in receipt of the State Pension warned the contributory benefit is ‘bankrupting the country’.

Politics