Benefits

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Millions could face huge benefit changes as Reform targets PIP and Universal Credit

Universal Credit claimants and pensioners will see a payment change this month

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

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

Thousands of DWP benefit claimants warned they could face driving bans

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

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'

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

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

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has been urged charities to rethink her proposed changes to the benefits system.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has been urged charities to rethink her proposed changes to the benefits system.

DWP disability benefits U-turn on cards after change to winter fuel payments

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has warned about the damage removing support to sick and disabled people could cause

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has warned about the damage removing support to sick and disabled people could cause

Martin Lewis: Disability benefit cuts could 'tip people further into the abyss'

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

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

Michelle Cardno

Michelle Cardno

Campaigners slam ‘dehumanising’ repeat PIP assessments

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

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

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

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

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

Disability benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025, including PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance

Disability benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025, including PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance

DWP disability benefit increases exact amounts 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

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?

Housing benefit payments are to be frozen next year

Housing benefit payments are to be frozen next year

Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

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

The plan aims to help 150,000 residents back into employment

The plan aims to help 150,000 residents back into employment

Greater Manchester to trial 'radical' benefits reform

Bolton’s vulnerable wait 24 days for housing benefits, figures reveal

Bolton’s vulnerable wait 24 days for housing benefits, figures reveal

REVEALED: How long Bolton’s vulnerable wait for housing benefits

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

DWP review warning to those on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and more

Are you eligible for benefit payments?

Are you eligible for benefit payments?

DWP Universal Credit and more - check if you're eligible with a benefits calculator

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

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

Warning to Universal Credit claimants with children who could lose £1,000 a year in benefits

Warning to Universal Credit claimants with children who could lose £1,000 a year in benefits

DWP warned Universal credit claimants could lose out on £1,000 per year

Governments across the world have been issued the warning amid the worsening cost of living crisis

Governments across the world have been issued the warning amid the worsening cost of living crisis

Benefits must rise in line with inflation or 'lives will be lost', experts warn

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 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

The DWP said there is strong evidence that being in work improves mental health

The DWP said there is strong evidence that being in work improves mental health

DWP expand support service for jobseekers nationally

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

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 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

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

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