14 h. ago DWP could slash your benefit payments by up to 15% if you do these things

The DWP states claimants could see their benefits cut by up to a huge 15% in 'exceptional cases', known as 'third-party deductions'

Politics

16 h. ago DWP State Pension uplift could see people receive extra £657

The Triple Lock policy has been making headlines recently

Economics

30 h. ago DWP benefit payments may be cut by 15% in certain circumstances

The Department for Work and Pensions only approves these deductions in very specific circumstances

Politics

47 h. ago DWP paying people with arthritis pain up to £441 every month

Attendance Allowance is a benefit that is paid by the DWP to people over state pension age who need extra help or supervision because of a disability of illness

Economics

48 h. ago DWP confirms 2026 State Pension age change for people with certain birthdates

The DWP will start to implement a State Pension age change from next year, moving from 66 to 67 - and this is how it will affect you depending on your date of birth

Economics

50 h. ago New proposals to cut PIP and disability benefits ahead of full review

The Centre for Social Justice has called for emergency measures to be brought in to reduce the number of people currently on the benefit

Politics

63 h. ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are claiming Attendance Allowance.

Economics

63 h. ago People set to retire this year could boost annual State Pension payments by up to £694

The New State Pension is worth up to £11,973 over the current financial year.

Economics

3 d. ago Edinburgh MP Christine Jardine sacked from Lib Dem frontbenches over rebellion in memory of late husband

Lib Dem MPs had been told to abstain from the vote, which aimed to cut benefits for ‘less severe’ mental health conditions.

Politics

3 d. ago Kemi Badenoch says people with anxiety and mild depression should not get benefits as she demands 'a line in the sand' to cut 'immoral' welfare costs

The Conservative leader lashed out the UK's welfare dependency today as she outlined proposals to cut billions from the bill and get people back into work.

Economics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis names 'simple' answer for everyone with a state pension

The personal finance expert has issued a warning that some people with a state pension may be taxed on their income. However, he has said there are ways people can avoid it

Politics

3 d. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

3 d. ago What it means as benefit cut bill passes and Universal Credit goes up

The bill that was meant to cut DWP disability benefits has been approved by MPs

Politics

4 d. ago Kemi Badenoch to call for tougher restrictions on benefits to cut welfare bill

“It is not fair to spend £1 billion a month on benefits for foreign nationals and on handing out taxpayer-funded cars for conditions like constipation.”

Economics

4 d. ago People on New State Pension could be due nearly £1,000 every month from next April

The annual uprating will be announced at the Autumn Budget but pensioners can start calculating the Triple Lock uplift now.

Economics

5 d. ago New law could see Brits receive £29,000 when they reach retirement

The Pensions Schemes Bill, which entered its second reading this week, has reportedly received support from consumer groups and the pensions industry and is set to support 20 million people with savings in their pension

Economics

5 d. ago State Pension payment boost for people looking after grandchildren during summer holidays

Older people could boost their State Pension by more than £6,000 over a typical 20-year retirement.

Economics

6 d. ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £441 each month

Nearly half a million people receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance for arthritis-related conditions.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP urges people nearing retirement to check State Pension age before next year

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

6 d. ago New DWP workplace pension plans to help people boost retirement pots by £29,000

The new Pensions Schemes Bill will also make it easier for savers to access and manage their pensions.

Economics