7 h. ago People receiving full new state pension on course for £12,548 from April

Inflation figures released on Wednesday suggest that wages, which have increased by 4.8%, will be used to calculate next year’s state pension rise.

Economics

31 h. ago DWP confirms five groups of people will not receive winter fuel payment this year

The winter fuel payment provides individuals with between £200 - £300 depending on their circumstances

Economics

54 h. ago Full list of benefits that qualify for DWP Christmas bonus as 24m Brits eligable

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people who receive certain benefits. It is usually paid automatically before January 1, 2026

Politics

5 d. ago DWP Christmas Bonus payment for people on State Pension, PIP and other benefits

People will receive the £10 payment from the DWP if they meet eligibility requirements during the qualifying week in December.

Economics

6 d. ago 'I received Whatsapp message and was stunned by what happened next'

Lots of people send and receive Whatsapp messages, with the app being a popular communication service but, after opening one message recently, I was left pretty stunned

Politics

6 d. ago 'I opened Whatsapp message and can't believe what happened next'

Millions of people receive Whatsapp messages every day, but not all of them are wanted. I was left stunned by what happened after I recently opened a message on the app

Politics

6 d. ago DWP confirms five groups of people will NOT receive the winter fuel payment this year

Following a Government U-turn earlier this year, nine million pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), but there are five groups who will not receive help to heat their homes

Economics

6 d. ago Full New State Pension payments during retirement means you need to work this number of years

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £230.25 each week when they retire.

Economics

8 d. ago Two boroughs to receive cash to help people out of homelessness

Two boroughs to receive cash to help people out of homelessness  Guardian Series

Politics

8 d. ago DWP Universal Credit alert as claimants told 'remember' vital step in 3 situations

People on Universal Credit who receive any type of lump sum, inheritance or savings boost may need to take action

Events

1 week ago DWP confirms exact Winter Fuel Payment amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100

The amount you receive depends on your age and how many people are in your household

Economics

1 week ago PIP or ADP can provide up to £749 every month to people with mental health issues

Nearly 1.5 million people are currently receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment to help with stress, anxiety or depression.

Economics

2 w. ago All black British people 'should be paid slavery reparations', Sir Lenny Henry says

Sir Lenny Henry - who has co-written a book on the subject, The Big Payback - has outlined the reasons why black people living in Britain and not just the states should receive compensation.

Politics

2 w. ago Black Britons 'should be paid slavery reparations', Sir Lenny Henry says

Sir Lenny Henry - who has co-written a book on the subject, The Big Payback - has outlined the reasons why black people living in Britain and not just the states should receive compensation.

Politics

2 w. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP online service allows pensioners to claim up to £440 a month

More than 1.7 million elderly people in the UK are currently receiving this payment

Economics

2 w. ago Heating payment of £59 to help people with energy bills due this winter

More than 465,500 people in Scotland received Winter Heating Payments last year.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment dates and how much you'll get

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed how many people will receive between £100 and £300 to help with the cost of increased heating bills this winter

Economics

2 w. ago Five groups that could be entitled to extra Universal Credit cash

Universal Credit provides a standard rate that every successful claimant receives but certain people may be eligible for hundreds more

Politics

2 w. ago DWP to pay £1,085 to UK households before Christmas if you qualify

For eligible people in the UK, they could receive more than £1,000 ahead of December 25

Economics