DWP rejects £10 Christmas bonus increase to £165
The DWP has officially responded to a petition signed by over 20,600 people demanding the £10 Christmas Bonus for benefit claimants be increased to £165 to account for inflation.
The DWP has officially responded to a petition signed by over 20,600 people demanding the £10 Christmas Bonus for benefit claimants be increased to £165 to account for inflation.
The DWP is adjusting payment dates for 12 key benefits in December due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.
The DWP is automatically paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to 24 million people on qualifying benefits. Find out if you're eligible and when to expect the payment.
From the DWP Christmas Bonus to Cold Weather Payments, discover the nine key financial changes affecting millions of UK households in December 2025. Plan your finances now.
Millions on disability benefits and state pension to receive £10 DWP Christmas Bonus from December. Automatic payment provides small cost-of-living help. Check eligibility now.
The DWP is providing tax-free payments of up to £442 to people with 48 different health conditions. Discover if you qualify and how to claim this vital support.
A public petition urging HMRC to raise the Personal Tax Allowance to £20,000 has gained significant traction. Read the government's response and what happens next.
A damning report reveals unpaid carers are being pursued by the DWP for overpayments they didn't cause, causing severe distress and shame. Read the full investigation.
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face debt and hardship due to DWP errors. Government launches review of Carer's Allowance overpayments dating back to 2015. Find out if you're affected.
A 64-year-old carer was convicted of fraud and lost his home after a simple form error. Discover the systemic failures behind the Carer's Allowance scandal.
The PCS union announces a statutory ballot for DWP members in the new year, escalating a dispute over an 'unacceptable' pay deal and chronic low pay. Read more.
Discover if you qualify for the DWP's tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus. This one-off payment is automatic for those on certain benefits. Check the full list of qualifying benefits now.
The DWP will reassess Carer's Allowance overpayment cases and issue refunds after admitting its guidance was unclear. Find out if you're affected.
New DWP powers will allow seizure of three months' bank statements to combat benefit fraud. Learn how this crackdown affects claimants and the safeguards in place.
The DWP will reassess hundreds of thousands of Carer's Allowance cases after a review uncovered government failures, with claimants facing huge overpayment demands.
Unpaid carers face prosecution and huge debts due to DWP failures in the Carer's Allowance scandal. A damning review reveals systemic issues, with victims demanding justice.
Fact-checkers confirm the DWP Christmas Bonus remains £10 for 2025, debunking false social media claims of a £200 increase. Learn the facts and how to verify benefit information.
The DWP confirms millions on benefits won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment. Find out if you qualify and learn about Scotland's replacement scheme.
Severe DWP payment delays for the Access to Work scheme are causing disabled benefit claimants to lose their jobs. Read the full investigation and expert warnings.
The DWP has established a new safeguarding unit following a scathing report from MPs demanding a 'deep rooted culture change'. Discover the department's new strategy.
The UK government has rejected a petition with 190,000 signatures calling for a ban on publishers disabling video games after sale. Discover the official response and your consumer rights.
Spot 'DWP XB' on your December bank statement? It's the tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus. Find out if you're eligible and what you need to know about the payment.
Households on Universal Credit and four other benefits could be eligible for a one-off DWP Budgeting Advance of up to £812 for emergency costs. Check your eligibility now.
DWP announces early benefit payments for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Find out what to do if your payment is late and how to resolve disputes.
Atif Syed appeals for funds to save Wootzano from winding up petition. The robotics firm has £570m in contracts and global clients. Support the fight to save British innovation.
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
Millions on Universal Credit will not receive the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. However, all UC claimants will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this year for the first time.
Millions on benefits like PIP and Carer's Allowance will not receive the £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment this winter. Discover if you are eligible and what to do.
A Parliamentary petition calls for Carer's Allowance to rise to £800 weekly, highlighting the £83.30 current rate for 35+ hours of care. Read the full story and learn how this could impact UK carers.
A petition against the UK's proposed digital ID cards has garnered nearly 3 million signatures, triggering a Parliamentary debate for December 2025. Discover the arguments for and against the scheme.