DWP confirms state pension and Universal Credit payment date overhaul for January 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reminding claimants of the state pension and other benefit support,…
When are job centres and universal credit helplines closed over Christmas and new year?
Job centres will be closed over Christmas and the New Year, potentially impacting universal credit payments. Across the…
DWP confirms payment date changes for Christmas and New Year
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has already posted online guidance regarding changes to benefit payment dates, with DWP…
DWP set to abolish two benefit schemes in early 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that two benefit schemes are being abolished next year…
DWP to end two benefit schemes in April 2026: Here’s how to transfer to Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that two benefit schemes are being abolished next year…
New payment rate delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits
The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.…
How much will DWP benefits and pensions rise following the budget?
DWP benefits including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP, Carer’s Allowance, and the State Pension are to increase in…
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for December as changes made
Some people will need to make their benefit payment last longerDepartment for Work & Pensions (Image: PA) December…
Martin Lewis ‘clears up’ 3 ‘confusing’ benefit rules after Budget | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis has explained three benefit rules that he says have caused “confusion” following the Government’s Autumn Budget.…
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other payments could stop if you stay in hospital this winter
DWP payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it is…
DWP urged to cut Universal Credit and PIP for people with these three conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions has been advised to withdraw Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment from…
DWP to review some State Pension, PIP and other benefit claims for errors before next April
DWP data shows £9.5 billion was overpaid to claimants during the last financial year. The Department for Work…