New £241 weekly state pension for post-1951 retirees
The full new state pension will rise to £241.30 a week in April 2026, a yearly increase of £574.60. Find out if you qualify and how much you'll receive.
The full new state pension will rise to £241.30 a week in April 2026, a yearly increase of £574.60. Find out if you qualify and how much you'll receive.
Millions of UK pensioners will see payments rise by hundreds of pounds from April 2026, with the full new state pension reaching £12,547. Find out how the triple lock affects you.
DWP confirms early state pension payments for Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check if you're affected and plan your finances accordingly.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for State Pension and key benefits over the festive holidays to ensure claimants receive funds on time. Check the new schedule here.
UK households can claim special cost of living payments up to £140 in December via the Household Support Fund. Eligibility and amounts vary by local council. Find out if you qualify.
Thousands on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) must act on migration notices to switch to Universal Credit before payments stop. Final deadlines loom this December.
The DWP warns benefit claimants to respond to a 'managed migration' letter or risk payments stopping. Find out how to apply for Universal Credit and get help.
UK state pensioners are set for a series of extra payments worth up to £524.75 this winter. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and other support.
The DWP is informing retirees aged 80+ they may claim an extra £422.80 per month via the Over 80 Pension. Eligibility depends on your basic State Pension amount. Find out if you qualify.
The DWP confirms altered state pension payment dates in December due to Christmas bank holidays. Find out when your money will arrive to budget effectively.
Millions of UK households on qualifying benefits will see a £10 Christmas Bonus from the DWP this December. Check your Nationwide, Lloyds, or NatWest account now.
The DWP has confirmed changes to benefit payment dates in December due to bank holidays. Universal Credit and PIP claimants should check when their money will arrive to budget for Christmas.
Over 13 million people have reached State Pension age and may qualify for DWP support. Pension Credit provides £4,300 on average to 1.4 million low-income pensioners. Check your eligibility now.
DWP announces altered state pension payment dates for Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and when your money will arrive.
UK state pensioners are being alerted that savings over £10,000 can reduce their Pension Credit income. Experts call the unchanged limit 'unfair' as it erodes vital benefits.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 crowns the West Midlands' top state, independent, and comprehensive schools based on latest exam results. Discover which local schools excelled.
Personal finance experts reveal five easy ways for UK households to claim up to £515 in extra cash before December 25, including bank bonuses and DWP payments.
New DWP data reveals a sharp 60% rise in PIP claims for obesity since 2019, with over 4,400 now receiving the benefit. Explore the regional breakdown and political response.
State pension payments due on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day will arrive early. Check the new dates and learn how the Triple Lock affects you in April.
A pensions expert condemns the government's tax threshold freeze as unfair 'means-testing by proxy', creating a two-tier system for retirees. Read the full analysis.
Millions of UK state pensioners to receive £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. The tax-free payment, unchanged for 50 years, faces criticism over its eroded value amid cost of living pressures.
Millions of UK state pensioners to receive up to £475 in extra winter payments from DWP. Learn about Winter Fuel Allowance, Warm Home Discount & Cold Weather Payment eligibility.
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.
Millions of Nationwide customers must act before March 2026 to qualify for £100 Fairer Share payments. Learn how to secure your bonus and avoid missing out.
Struggling UK households could receive up to £785 in DWP support before Christmas. Learn about Winter Fuel Payments, Household Support Fund and other vital schemes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget. Find out when your Universal Credit payments will increase and by how much.
UK state pensioners are set for payments of up to £363 on top of regular DWP payments following an April rule change. Discover if you're eligible for this Pension Credit increase.
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.