23 h. ago DWP state pension warning to parents as they could 'unintentionally' lose money

The warning comes from Hargreaves Lansdown as new data from HMRC revealed that 30,000 fewer families are claiming the extra monthly payments

Events

28 h. ago Pensioners on Attendance Allowance may be able to boost current payments by £146 a month

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week during the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

41 h. ago Ukraine fails to reach deal with investors to restructure $2.6bn of debt

Kyiv due to make estimated $600mn payment on GDP warrants next month

Economics

43 h. ago People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits due new payment rates in full next month

Most people will receive a blend of old and new payment rates this month.

Economics

44 h. ago Pensioners warned to get weekly payments instead of monthly – here's how

People can receive the payments either weekly or every four weeks, and older people are being urged to consider making the switch in a bid to make budgeting easier.

Events

3 d. ago PIP claimants won't see new benefit payment rates this month in DWP delay

DWP benefit payments - including Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - were hiked by 1.7% on April 7. However, most claimants will have to wait until May before they receive the full amount of higher payments

Politics

3 d. ago DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP payments of up to £749

Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system in the 2023/24 financial year.

Economics

3 d. ago 'Resilient' mum took own life after mortgage payments soared by £600 a month

"Everywhere she turned there were no answers. If someone had helped, she'd still be here."

Economics

4 d. ago 19 Adult Disability Payment health conditions providing people with up to £749 each month

The devolved disability benefit can support people with a disability, long-term illness, physical or mental health condition.

Economics

4 d. ago People on New or Basic State Pension can change monthly payments to weekly

A former DWP employee shares how the frequency of State Pension payments can easily be changed to weekly.

Economics

4 d. ago New Council Tax rules now in force for people who miss a single monthly payment

Councils can seize benefits and take other actions to recover the owed payments.

Economics

6 d. ago People on state pension warned HMRC could take weeks to update payments

Some pensioners are likely still waiting for the change that they paid for weeks ago

Events

6 d. ago Universal Credit claimants can unlock £10,250 in savings with freebies

Universal Credit offers a lot more than just a monthly payment, with claimants able to access a range of freebies and discounts that could save them thousands of pounds

Economics

8 d. ago DWP explains £184 payment you can get if you have these six things

People have been encouraged to check whether they may be eligible for the payments wort hundreds a month

Economics

8 d. ago State Pension payments of over £1,040 each month in these European countries

The UK State Pension is worth up to £230.25 each week during the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

9 d. ago Martin Lewis urges anyone who pays for energy with direct debit 'to check today'

Due to the way monthly Direct Debit payments work customers may be eligible to get £100s back

Politics

9 d. ago How to reduce Council Tax monthly payments without claiming a discount

Council Tax bills have increased across the country but there is a way to lower the monthly payment.

Economics

1 week ago Delay to Universal Credit rise for millions of DWP benefit claimants

Because of the way Universal Credit is paid, most people will not see the higher payment rates reflected in their benefit payments until up to two months later

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms major change to Universal Credit payments from this month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a change to the Fair Repayment Rate for Universal Credit payments from next month

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms change to Universal Credit payments from next month

DWP will implement the change from the end of April

Economics