7 h. ago New devolved benefit payment rates for pensioners, disabled people and families from April

Social Security Scotland will deliver 17 benefits and one-off payments in 2026.

Economics

5 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

7 d. ago People reaching State Pension age 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

1 week 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

2 w. ago Pensioners or people on benefits can slash monthly broadband bills to £12 in the New Year

A simple way to access cheaper broadband to help boost your household budget.

Economics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago DWP confirms New Year payment date changes this week for people on State Pension or benefits

Full list of benefits delivered by DWP, Social Security Scotland and HMRC due to be paid early.

Economics

3 w. ago New DWP Christmas 2025 benefit payment dates alert as 4 changes made

In an update the Department for Work and Pensions highlighted how people on benefits in the UK will be paid on differnet days this festive period

Events

3 w. ago DWP warning as pensions, PIP, and other payments risk being stopped

It is estimated that 24 million people throughout the UK are recipients of benefits or State Pension

Events

3 w. ago New update on heating payments for pensioners, people on disability benefits and low income households

Thousands of people have already received payments with the vast majority expected before New Year.

Society

4 w. ago DWP confirms Christmas pay date changes next week for people on State Pension or benefits

Full list of benefits due to be paid early over the festive fortnight.

Economics