Benefits

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

Carers have just days left to act as DWP plans major benefits rules shake-up

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.

Affordable housing

Housing benefit freeze under pressure as rents rocket and calls grow for change

Councillor Ian Middleton

Councillor Ian Middleton

Oxfordshire: 'Impoverishing vulnerable ' disabled people with unnecessary cuts

Thousands of DWP benefit claimants warned they could face driving bans

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband as energy debt, water arrears and broadband costs are continuing to put pressure on household budgets

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband as energy debt, water arrears and broadband costs are continuing to put pressure on household budgets

Check your bills now - thousands on benefits could save with little-known discounts

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

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system, report finds

Child Benefit is one of the benefits that may be paid early to claimants if it falls over the Easter bank holiday weekend

Child Benefit is one of the benefits that may be paid early to claimants if it falls over the Easter bank holiday weekend

DWP benefits and pensions to be paid early next week - Bank Holiday changes explained

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants are urged to come forward

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

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?

Thousands of households can get free electric blankets and microwaves under new £1million fund

Thousands of households can get free electric blankets and microwaves under new £1million fund

£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

New DWP powers to check bank accounts limited to these three pensions and benefits

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

DWP benefits and pensions warning as CPI inflation hits 3.8 per cent

Millions are missing out on DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

Millions are missing out on DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

Full list of DWP benefits and other deals for people of State Pension age

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

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their account today, due to the Mayday bank holiday

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their account today, due to the Mayday bank holiday

The changes Universal Credit and PIP claimants might see in their accounts today

Universal Credit is going up from April 7 2025

Universal Credit is going up from April 7 2025

DWP Universal Credit is going up next week - full new payment rates confirmed

Protesters march towards Parliament Square, London, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London.

Protesters march towards Parliament Square, London, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London.

Spring Statement 2025: DWP benefits cuts 'could risk lives' warn experts

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?

There are a number of DWP benefits that could slash your broadband or mobile bill to £10

There are a number of DWP benefits that could slash your broadband or mobile bill to £10

DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall making a statement on welfare reform in the House of Commons

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall making a statement on welfare reform in the House of Commons

DWP disability benefit changes to Universal Credit, ESA and PIP confirmed

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall speaking to the media outside the Department for Work and Pensions in Westminster, London.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall speaking to the media outside the Department for Work and Pensions in Westminster, London.

DWP PIP disability benefits changes slammed as 'immoral and devastating'

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

The DWP is looking to reduce spending on benefits by encouraging sick and disabled people back to work

The DWP is looking to reduce spending on benefits by encouraging sick and disabled people back to work

What DWP changes to PIP and Universal Credit mean for you

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

People claiming disability benefits are getting

People claiming disability benefits are getting

Disabled people face 'unacceptably poor service' from DWP say MPs

A new DWP report details how people struggling spent their Cost of Living Payments on food for their children and heating their homes

A new DWP report details how people struggling spent their Cost of Living Payments on food for their children and heating their homes

DWP Cost of Living Payments report shows more support needed

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 Department for Work and Pensions has sent out thousands of warning letters to Tax Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out thousands of warning letters to Tax Credit claimants

DWP sends out warning letters to thousands of Tax Credit claimants

Child Benefit is to increase this year

Child Benefit is to increase this year

DWP Child Benefit increase for 2025 - new amount confirmed

PIP is among the DWP benefits that will increase this year

PIP is among the DWP benefits that will increase this year

DWP PIP Personal Independence Payment to go up - here's the exact amount

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?

The DWP has responded to a petition calling for the Winter Fuel Payment to be paid to all pensioners

The DWP has responded to a petition calling for the Winter Fuel Payment to be paid to all pensioners

DWP update on Winter Fuel Payment after thousands sign petition

Statutory Maternity Pay will increase in 2025, but campaigners say the rates will still lead to severe hardship for many families

Statutory Maternity Pay will increase in 2025, but campaigners say the rates will still lead to severe hardship for many families

Statutory Maternity Pay rates to increase in 2025

The DWP has updated its payment amounts for Job Seeker's Allowance for 2025 in the benefit upratings

The DWP has updated its payment amounts for Job Seeker's Allowance for 2025 in the benefit upratings

DWP updates Job Seeker's Allowance payments for 2025 - exact rates confirmed

The benefit cap freeze will see a decrease in real terms for many people

The benefit cap freeze will see a decrease in real terms for many people

DWP confirm benefit cap frozen despite interest rate increases

Income Support will increase in 2025, the DWP has confirmed

Income Support will increase in 2025, the DWP has confirmed

DWP update Income Support 2025 rates - see how much you could claim

The DW has updated its payment amounts for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for 2025 to 2026

The DW has updated its payment amounts for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for 2025 to 2026

DWP ESA payments set 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

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Winter fuel payment deadline looming for thousands of benefits claimants

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 Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

When Universal Credit claimants & others will receive £324 cost-of-living boost

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

The DWP confirmed the first of the cost-of-living payments will be paid this month (PA)

The DWP confirmed the first of the cost-of-living payments will be paid this month (PA)

Exact date £150 cost of living payment will be paid to millions this month

Millions to receive portion of cost of living payment next month – when and how much? (PA)

Millions to receive portion of cost of living payment next month – when and how much? (PA)

Millions to receive portion of cost of living payment next month – when and how much?