36 h. ago People on enhanced PIP or ADP rates due payments over £749 from this month

Disability benefits are issued in arrears which means the full uprating will be seen in payments this month.

Economics

7 d. ago Universal Credit claimants given £420 boost from today under major shake

The Fair Repayment Rate for Universal Credit payments, which is a limit on how much you can have taken off your benefits to repay debts, is being reduced from 25% to 15%

Economics

8 d. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 each month

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

Economics

8 d. ago Free driving lessons for people on PIP, ADP or other disability benefits

Learner drivers just need to pay for the costs of the theory and practical driving tests.

Politics

9 d. ago Older people urged to check new State Pension rate for payment error

A former DWP employee explains how to check the annual State Pension uprating letter for payment errors.

Economics

1 week 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. ago DWP sending pensioners letters about income boost worth over £470 a year

Every year, the DWP sends out letters to all claimants, informing them of their new payment rates. However, many people have taken to social media to share their concerns as they have not yet received their letter

Economics

2 w. ago DWP State Pension update – why you could still be waiting for key letter

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been issuing letters to all State Pension recipients in Great Britain, which outline the new payment rates for 2025/26

Politics

2 w. ago People with diabetes could be due up to £749 each month through PIP or ADP

People in Scotland may be eligible for Adult Disability Payment to help with daily living or mobility costs as a result of diabetes.

Economics

3 w. ago State Pension payment update for people waiting for DWP annual uprating letter

The New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates increased by 4.1 per cent on April 7.

Economics

3 w. ago Don’t worry, gen Z! A billionaire boomer says your lives are going to be great | Arwa Mahdawi

The CEO of JPMorgan Chase says young people needn’t worry – the future is bright and AI-enhanced. So why does the world feel so precarious?Chin up, everyone. Things may seem grim at the moment but a billionaire has swooped in to reassure everyone – particularly impecunious young people – that everything is going to be OK. Better than OK, in fact. According to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, despite the current economic and political instability, gen Z should be grateful for what will be a very bright and AI-enhanced future.“These kids, anyone who’s depressed – as long as we don’t have nuclear war – they’re going to have an unbelievable life,” Dimon said in a recent interview with Fox News. “People say the next generation’s in bad shape,” he added. “Really? They’re going to inherit a country that’s worth two [or] three hundred trillion dollars. They’re probably going to live to 120; AI is going to cure some cancers They shouldn’t be bemoaning their situation.” Continue reading...

Society

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. ago New garden opened by Bellshill Community Council and North Lanarkshire Council

The new community garden offers an attractive area for people to enjoy as well as enhancing biodiversity.

Politics

4 w. ago PIP payments of up to £749 each month for people with muscle or joint conditions

More than one million people will receive between £29.20 and £187.45 each week over the new financial year through PIP or Adult Disability Payment for musculoskeletal conditions.

Economics

4 w. ago Specific group of people on State Pension due new payment rates of up to £230 next week

The New and Basic State Pension payment rates increased by 4.1 per cent on April 7.

Economics

last month DWP issues state pension triple lock statement as millions to receive extra £470

Millions will receive an extra £470 a year in State Pension as payments increase - full list of new rates

Economics

last month DWP confirms ‘huge income boost’ for millions of pensioners, working age adults and disabled people

State Pension, working age, disability and devolved benefit payment rates have increased as part of the annual uprating exercise.

Economics