Benefits

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to replace the Carers’ Allowance earnings cliff edge with a taper, in cost-of-living measures ahead of the Budget.

Budget shake-up expected to bring major DWP benefit changes for households

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as DWP benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance could rise from April 2027 after September CPI inflation reached 3.5%.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as DWP benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance could rise from April 2027 after September CPI inflation reached 3.5%.

Universal Credit and other DWP benefits could increase after latest inflation figures

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

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

People on benefits in Chester 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

The DWP has confirmed May 2026 Bank Holiday benefit payment date changes

The DWP has confirmed May 2026 Bank Holiday benefit payment date changes

A key pension and benefit payment change is coming next week - check your date now

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

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

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Downing Street, as the DWP continues its Pip review

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Downing Street, as the DWP continues its Pip review

'PIP left me feeling humiliated' disabled claimants speak out as DWP launches review

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

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out as rates rise

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

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved by the House of Lords by a narrow margin this week

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved by the House of Lords by a narrow margin this week

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved

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

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

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?

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

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

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

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

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

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

DWP Carer's Allowance rates to increase this year, and new earnings threshold

DWP Carer's Allowance rates to increase this year, and new earnings threshold

DWP Carer's Allowance rates to increase this year, and new earnings threshold

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

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

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

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

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

In Ellesmere Port and Neston the benefit cap cuts the Universal Credit of affected families by an average of £164 a month.

In Ellesmere Port and Neston the benefit cap cuts the Universal Credit of affected families by an average of £164 a month.

Dozens of Ellesmere Port and Neston families had their benefits capped last year

DWP update on missing cost of living payments as Martin Lewis shares concern

DWP update on missing cost of living payments as Martin Lewis shares concern

DWP update on missing cost of living payments as Martin Lewis shares concern

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said anyone who had not received the cost-of-living payment could appeal

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said anyone who had not received the cost-of-living payment could appeal

551,000 Universal Credit claimants to miss out on cost of living payment

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP announces date millions will receive second £324 cost of living payment

This is what to do if you haven’t been sent the first part of your £650 cost-of-living payment

This is what to do if you haven’t been sent the first part of your £650 cost-of-living payment

What to do if you've not received £326 cost-of-living payment

These are the changes to Universal Credit happening before the end of the year

These are the changes to Universal Credit happening before the end of the year

The major changes to Universal Credit happening this year

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

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

Millions on Universal Credit set to receive Christmas cash boost in December

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

Child Benefit payments: HMRC deadline this week could see families miss out on £3,400. (PA/Canva)

Child Benefit payments: HMRC deadline this week could see families miss out on £3,400. (PA/Canva)

One-week child benefit warning to families set to miss out on £3,400

Child Benefit payments: HMRC August deadline could see families miss out on £3,400. (PA)

Child Benefit payments: HMRC August deadline could see families miss out on £3,400. (PA)

Families could miss out on £3,400 ahead of HMRC August deadline - how to act

Calls for benefit deductions to be paused as cost of living crisis soars (PA)

Calls for benefit deductions to be paused as cost of living crisis soars (PA)

Calls for benefit deductions to be paused as cost of living crisis soars

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?