2 h. ago Government confirms date Winter Fuel Payment will start to be paid to pensioners

Some pensioners will receive their Winter Fuel Payments from today, the DWP has confirmed

Economics

3 h. ago Scam warning as winter fuel payments are rolled out to millions of Britons

DWP urges pensioners to discard any scam messages asking them to apply for payments

Events

5 h. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners start landing in bank accounts

Payments of between £100 and £300 will continue until mid-December.

Economics

8 h. ago Universal Credit warning as 622,000 have benefit payments cut or stopped by DWP

Universal Credit is now claimed by 8.3 million people in the UK but 622,000 people were sanctioned by the DWP between February 2024 and July 2025

Events

26 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment £300 'lookout' alert issued as government payouts begin

People are being urged to be on the lookout as payment are set to start

Economics

30 h. ago DWP exact payments only people over State Pension age can get

The government provides a range of financial support and discounts for people over State Pension age - here's a full list of what you could be entitled to

Economics

32 h. ago State Pension: new plans could guarantee UK retirees five years of DWP payments even after death

The proposal aims to make the system fairer, and could see families inherit payments 💷

Economics

52 h. ago People on any of these six benefits due extra £59 payment next month

The £59 Winter Heating Payment is only available in Scotland and has replaced the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP could delay retirement payments for millions of people amid State Pension age changes

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Economics

3 d. ago Reeves’ salary sacrifice tax hit could dent savers’ confidence, experts warn

Treasury plan to cap relief on pension contributions is set to raise £2bn a year

Events

4 d. ago Radical plan floated to increase state pension age by ONE year every decade

The qualifying age is currently 66 and is already set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028, but a Government review is under way to decide further increases.

Politics

5 d. ago All pensioners issued DWP alert as Winter Fuel Payments start this month

The DWP is warning all pensioners to be on the lookout for fake text messages relating to this year's Winter Fuel Payments

Economics

5 d. ago People on PIP claiming other DWP benefits may be due payment top

It’s important to be aware there is no direct disability premium for those on Universal Credit.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment alert to all pensioners due energy help from this month

Around nine million pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 to help with winter energy bills.

Economics

5 d. ago Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance claimants could get DWP bonus

The DWP 'Christmas Bonus' is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits

Politics

6 d. ago Two groups 'must make claim' for Winter Fuel Payment or face missing out in 2025, DWP says

The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free payment to help with heating costs, and is paid to people who were born on or before 22 September 1959

Events

6 d. ago Christmas benefit payment dates 2025: your guide to DWP and HMRC UK benefit payments this Christmas holidays

Bank holidays can shift your benefit payments 🎄

Politics

7 d. ago DWP extra State Pension payment, and how to tell if you can claim money

The 'Over 80 Pension' is available in the UK for some people - here's what you need to know

Economics

8 d. ago DWP full list of benefits eligible for £25 payment whenever it gets cold

The Cold Weather Payment will only be paid to those eligible over the coming months

Economics

8 d. ago DWP full list of health conditions eligible for £441 monthly payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit offers support to people with a number of conditions

Economics