Benefits

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) answers questions from a Press Association reporter

PIP review warning as thousands of young people claim DWP benefits for anxiety

‘Pay up or lose your car’: how new DWP powers could hit drivers in Cumbria

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

Millions on benefits urged to act as DWP seeks fresh evidence from claimants

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

DWP snooping fears grow over new benefit fraud checks of bank accounts

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

DWP Housing Benefit major shake-up for claimants confirmed for 2026

DWP confirms benefit closures with deadlines extended. See if your payments are affected and what you need to do.

DWP confirms benefit closures with deadlines extended. See if your payments are affected and what you need to do.

Benefits ending now as DWP urges claimants to act fast in major payment shake-up

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Disability DWP benefits fear as minister says 'cuts must come'

DWP confirms benefit closures with deadlines extended. See if your payments are affected and what you need to do.

DWP confirms benefit closures with deadlines extended. See if your payments are affected and what you need to do.

Benefits ending now as DWP urges claimants to act fast in major payment shake-up

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased payments for DWP benefits and pensions in her latest budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased payments for DWP benefits and pensions in her latest budget

All the pension and DWP benefits rising - how much more you’ll get from April 2026

Department for Work and Pensions

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP benefit payment dates moved for Easter 2026 – and other changes

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

Full list of DWP payments rising for parents, carers and families in 2026

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits increase 2026 with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

Eligibility Verification Notices will be sent to banks and other financial institutions and will set out the specific information required, says the DWP, but what does this mean?

Eligibility Verification Notices will be sent to banks and other financial institutions and will set out the specific information required, says the DWP, but what does this mean?

The DWP can now check your bank account but what do the new powers really mean?

Cumbrian army veteran claimed £36,000 in disability benefits in 'brazen' fraud

Cumbrian army veteran claimed £36,000 in disability benefits in 'brazen' fraud

Cumbrian army veteran claimed £36,000 in disability benefits in 'brazen' fraud

Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August

Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August

Millions to receive DWP benefit payments ahead of August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions which will change this month due to the August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions which will change this month due to the August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions changes due this month

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

All the benefits and pensions going up in April 2025 - is yours on the list?

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Changes to DWP payments next month to hit Universal Credit and pensions

Child Benefit will increase for millions of families next month, April 2025

Child Benefit will increase for millions of families next month, April 2025

Child Benefit increase next month - the exact new figures from April 2025

New DWP Child Benefit rates from April 2025 confirmed after MP vote

New DWP Child Benefit rates from April 2025 confirmed after MP vote

DWP confirms Child Benefit new weekly and monthly rates from April 2025

Drivers are being urged to check if they are exempt from car tax if they have certain conditions or receive benefits.

Drivers are being urged to check if they are exempt from car tax if they have certain conditions or receive benefits.

Drivers on these benefits and pensions could be exempt from car tax

Millions of people are missing out on tariffs that could save on their water bills

Millions of people are missing out on tariffs that could save on their water bills

Millions unaware they could save up to 90 per cent off water bills

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month in benefits

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month in benefits

Housing Benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025

Housing Benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025

Affordable housing

DWP Housing Benefit rates for 2025 confirmed

Social tariffs that millions are eligible for - how to apply today

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

DWP Universal Credit increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

Carer's Allowance debts have now reached £250 million

Carer's Allowance debts have now reached £250 million

New report shows Carer's Allowance debt rockets to £250 million

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments set to increase - see how much you could get

Housing benefit waiting times in Cumberland Council area revealed

Keir Starmer suspended seven MPs for voting to lift a cap on child benefits

Keir Starmer suspended seven MPs for voting to lift a cap on child benefits

Child benefit vote shows government is 'starting to unravel', local party chair says

The benefit can add thousands of pounds onto state pensions

The benefit can add thousands of pounds onto state pensions

Martin Lewis highlights 'little known benefit' that can pay you thousands

The plans to move people over to Universal Credit will affect people claiming six types of support

The plans to move people over to Universal Credit will affect people claiming six types of support

DWP reveals the five groups that will be worse off from Universal Credit changes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

£150 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts today

Millions to receive cost of living £150 payment this week – find out how (PA)

Millions to receive cost of living £150 payment this week – find out how (PA)

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment this week – find out how

The Department for Work and Pensions will contact everyone on Universal Credit affected by the change (PA)

The Department for Work and Pensions will contact everyone on Universal Credit affected by the change (PA)

Universal Credit changes this month could see thousands lose benefits

DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions. (PA)

DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions. (PA)

If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £156 per week

A petition to include people on disability benefits in the list of people eligible for the £650 payment has hit 10,000 signatures. (PA)

A petition to include people on disability benefits in the list of people eligible for the £650 payment has hit 10,000 signatures. (PA)

Campaign to extend £650 cost of living support payment hits milestone

Benefits payments over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend. PA

Benefits payments over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend. PA

DWP announces benefits payment dates for Queen's Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend

Brits who suffer from Asthma and 23 other conditions could be owed £152 per week from DWP. (PA)

Brits who suffer from Asthma and 23 other conditions could be owed £152 per week from DWP. (PA)

If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £152 per week

Major change to DWP Universal Credit and benefits will see claimants 'worse off'. (PA)

Major change to DWP Universal Credit and benefits will see claimants 'worse off'. (PA)

Major change to benefit system next week could leave people 'worse off'

HMRC urges parents to check child benefit or risk £100 fine and tax charge. (PA)

HMRC urges parents to check child benefit or risk £100 fine and tax charge. (PA)

Parents urged to check child benefit or risk £100 fine and tax charge