December's 9 DWP and Money Changes Explained
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.
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.
DWP announces 3.8% PIP increase from April 2026, with claimants receiving up to £194.60 weekly. Learn eligibility criteria and how to apply for Personal Independence Payment.
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.
A claimant's experience reveals stark contrast between DWP's PIP and Scotland's ADP, highlighting a more humane, conversational assessment process. Discover the difference.
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.
The DWP has announced the first full review of Personal Independence Payment, co-chaired by disabled experts. Find out how this historic change puts lived experience at the forefront.
State pensioners are set for automatic £25 payments to help with heating bills during freezing weather. Find out if you're eligible and when to expect payment.
Eligible Scottish households receiving certain DWP benefits could receive Child Winter Heating Payments up to £503. Discover if your family qualifies for this vital support.
Struggling with winter bills? The DWP is offering three key payments worth up to £475, including Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount. Check your eligibility now.
New Universal Credit rules will slash disability top-up payments by nearly 50% for new claimants from April 2026, creating a two-tier system. Critics call the changes 'unfair' and 'poorly designed'. Learn how this affects you.
Over 3.8 million PIP claimants will see a 3.8% payment boost from April 2026. Discover the new forecasted weekly rates and how they impact your budget.
UK households on specific benefits will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus in early December. Check eligibility and payment details for this DWP one-off payment.
The DWP has confirmed PIP claimants can currently choose to have assessments audio recorded. Discover how this impacts the disability benefit process and what it means for you.
Experts call for £15 increase to Cold Weather Payments and advance payments as millions disconnect heating. Will the DWP act to protect vulnerable households?
Over 880,000 Scottish state pensioners are receiving automatic Pension Age Winter Heating Payments of up to £305. Check your eligibility and payment details now.
The DWP confirms a one-off £10 Christmas Bonus for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance claimants arriving in December. Find out if you qualify and why the payment faces criticism.
The DWP is paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to eligible benefits claimants in December 2025. Find out if you qualify and how to claim this tax-free payment.
The DWP has revealed 13 cardiovascular conditions making people eligible for PIP of up to £187.45 a week. Check if you qualify for this essential financial support.
Millions on disability benefits will see a 3.8% payment increase from April 2025, adding up to £275 annually. Discover how the DWP's inflation-linked rise affects you.
The DWP is reviewing millions of PIP claims, focusing on five key areas to ensure the benefit is fair and fit for purpose. Discover the changes ahead.
Millions of state pensioners and benefit claimants will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus in December. Find out who qualifies and when the tax-free payment arrives.
66,000 people will get their final DWP Disability Living Allowance payment in December as benefits transfer to Scottish Adult DLA. Check your status now.
Jack Bridgewood, 15, from Saint John Houghton Academy, secures gold and bronze at the European Jiu Jitsu Championships. Read his inspiring story of overcoming challenges.
Discover the 48 health conditions that could secure you up to £5,740 a year from the DWP's Attendance Allowance. Over 1.7 million pensioners already claim. Check your eligibility now.
The DWP will issue £10 Christmas Bonus payments to pensioners and disabled claimants in December. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.
A major shake-up for the West Midlands Ring and Ride service is underway, with new fares, a smaller fleet, and a shorter booking window to improve efficiency and fairness for vulnerable residents.
Over 1.7 million UK state pensioners could receive an extra £441 this November via Attendance Allowance. Discover if you qualify for this tax-free DWP benefit.
The DWP confirms 20 psychiatric disorders can qualify for up to £749.80 monthly in Personal Independence Payment. Discover if you're eligible and see the full list of conditions.
Gogglebox star Simon Minty has delighted fans with his fresh haircut reveal on Instagram. The disability rights campaigner continues to win hearts on and off screen.
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.