The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase in weekly payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance starting April 2026. See the new rates and what it means for 3.9 million claimants.
A complete guide to all DWP benefit changes in 2026, including Universal Credit reforms, the end of legacy benefits, and State Pension increases. Find out how you will be affected.
A comprehensive guide to all major DWP benefit changes in 2026, including Universal Credit reforms, PIP increases, and the end of legacy benefits. See what the new year means for your finances.
Plan your 2026 with The Independent's guide to the year's biggest cultural events, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and a new 'Pride & Prejudice'.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
Exclusive data reveals over 5,000 people receive PIP or ESA for obesity, costing taxpayers nearly £144 million since 2019. Discover the impact and government response.
New legislation grants DWP investigators powers to directly recover funds from bank accounts and check account data for benefit fraud. Learn what this means for claimants.
Nearly one million eligible UK families are missing out on Pension Credit, worth up to £346 weekly, which also unlocks a free TV licence and other vital support. Check your eligibility now.
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning significant reforms to the benefits payment system, potentially affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Learn what changes are coming and how they might impact you.
Millions of Britons on benefits will receive the traditional £10 Christmas bonus from DWP in 2025. Here's who qualifies and when to expect the tax-free payment.
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms early benefit payments for millions of Britons in November 2025, providing crucial financial relief during the ongoing cost of living emergency.
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
The DWP is dramatically expanding its powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a major crackdown on fraud. Here's how the new rules could affect you.
Millions of disabled Britons will see their Personal Independence Payment rates rise significantly next month as the government implements its annual uprating. Find out exactly how much more you'll receive.
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
Discover which health conditions qualify for PIP benefits and learn how to claim financial support worth up to £737 per month from the DWP.
Millions of UK households to receive vital financial support this November as DWP confirms payment schedule for pensions, benefits and cost of living payments.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms major payment schedule changes for October 2025, affecting state pensions and universal credit recipients across the UK.
Thousands of households could receive an emergency £378 payment from the DWP to help with essential costs. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility and the application process.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed when millions of households will receive their final Cost of Living payment - here's what you need to know.
Exclusive: Millions of Universal Credit claimants face unprecedented financial scrutiny as DWP demands access to nearly a decade of banking history in new fraud prevention measures.
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions underpaid thousands of state pensioners due to systemic errors, with some owed over £10,000 in back payments.
The Department for Work and Pensions has been granted unprecedented authority to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a bid to combat fraud and save taxpayers £600 million annually.
The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed when it will begin transferring millions of claimants to new accounts in a major benefits system overhaul that could affect how you receive payments.
Exclusive: Major banking update gives institutions authority to freeze and remove money from accounts suspected of benefit fraud in sweeping DWP crackdown.
Thousands of Brits may be missing out on substantial DWP payments. Discover if you're eligible for backdated benefits worth up to £3,500 and how to claim what you're owed.
UK pensioners targeted by sophisticated SMS scam pretending to be from HMRC - here's how to protect your Winter Fuel Payment from fraudsters.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed crucial changes to Special Rules for Terminal Illness claims, making it easier for those with severe conditions to access vital support.
Millions on Universal Credit face payment disruptions as DWP announces significant system changes. Here's what you need to know to avoid missing payments.