3 h. ago DWP reveals two new payments to support cost of living in 2026

Applicants will not need to be claiming benefits to qualify

Economics

6 h. ago Pension Credit eligibility explained as 760,000 missing out on £4,300

People over the state pension age could be due £4,300 from the DWP each year on top of their state pension payments

Economics

6 h. ago February 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need for February

Economics

11 h. ago Exact date this month to check your account for £200 DWP payment

Some people may need to contact the DWP

Economics

11 h. ago DWP urged to change State Pension payment inheritance rules for family members

An online petition proposes individuals should be able to nominate a beneficiary for their State Pension

Economics

13 h. ago The Premium Bonds winners in Iran, Russia and Syria who have scooped £17,400 in prizes since 2020

Overseas Premium Bonds holders across the globe have bagged thousands of pounds worth of Premium Bonds prizes.

Economics

19 h. ago DWP Universal Credit payment rates for 2026 and extra amounts for parents

A wide variety of Universal Credit payments are set to see significant increases this year

Politics

63 h. ago Secret compartment in toilet revealed illegal trade worth tens of thousands

The judge said sale of unlawful tobacco and vape products was an increasing problem, the seriousness of which 'cannot be overstated'

Events

3 d. ago Full list of DWP benefits available if you’re unemployed due to sickness

A wide variety of payment from the DWP and others are available if you're out of work due to a health condition

Politics

4 d. ago DWP confirms new Cold Weather Payments for 74 postcode areas in the north

Areas covered include Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland and parts of Northumberland and County Durham

Economics

4 d. ago DWP explains 'lump sum' payments for eligible benefit claimants

Millions of benefit claimants can go through the process

Politics

4 d. ago DWP confirms rules as these claimants could get 'lump sum' back payments

Millions of benefit claimants can request to go through the process

Economics

5 d. ago Full list of DWP Cold Weather Payments made so far as temperatures plunge across UK

So far 680 postcode areas have been triggered for the financial help

Politics

5 d. ago All DWP payments claimants may face uprate delays including PIP

A wide variety of DWP benefits are planned to see increases to payments in just a matter of months

Politics

5 d. ago DWP payment uprating delay for those on State Pension, PIP, and more

Millions on State Pension, PIP and Universal Credit will face a significant delay amid planned payment increases

Economics

5 d. ago Cold weather payments: One million households now eligible for DWP cash in Storm Goretti

Over one million households are in line for the one-off payment

Economics

5 d. ago Major changes could affect eligibility criteria for PIP mobility award

The DWP has confirmed a comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment eligibility affecting 3.2 million Blue Badge holders

Events

5 d. ago DWP payment uprating delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit or other benefits

The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.

Economics

5 d. ago Pensioners and people on Universal Credit in certain areas due £25 DWP payment

Plunging temperatures have triggered the first Cold Weather Payments of winter.

Economics

6 d. ago When DWP Cold Weather Payments will land in bank accounts as Greater Manchester postcodes triggered

Eligible households will see the payments automatically be paid into their bank accounts

Economics