DWP confirms £779 PIP boost for highest rate claimants
The DWP is writing to PIP claimants about a 3.8% increase from April. Those on the highest rate will see a £779.40 boost per payment period. Find out your new rate.
The DWP is writing to PIP claimants about a 3.8% increase from April. Those on the highest rate will see a £779.40 boost per payment period. Find out your new rate.
Millions on DWP benefits won't see their 2026 inflation-linked increase until May due to standard payment arrears. Find out how much more you'll get.
The DWP gains powers to check claimants' bank accounts for six key details from 2026. Learn which benefits are targeted and what data will be shared.
Mark your diaries! The dramatic final of The Traitors UK 2026 airs on BBC One and iPlayer on Friday 23rd January at 8:30pm. Discover who wins the prize fund.
Mortgage expert Sam Fox forecasts a solid year for UK buyers in 2026, with falling rates and new products boosting affordability. Discover regional trends and top tips for securing a mortgage.
Over 2,000 UK hospitality venues, including 540 pubs, could shut in 2026 due to Labour's business rates overhaul. Industry warns of a sector in crisis. Read the full analysis.
New DWP data reveals a sharp fall in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim success rates. Discover the latest figures and what it means for claimants in England and Wales.
Millions on Personal Independence Payment will see weekly rates rise to £194.60 from April. Get the full details on the DWP benefit increase and what it means for you.
HMRC admits 15,000 people had Child Benefit payments wrongly stopped in a recent compliance drive. Read the full details of the government's error and its impact.
The DWP will increase Universal Credit, ESA, and Carer's Allowance from April 2026. Letters detailing new rates are being sent to all claimants. Find out how much more you'll get.
Nationwide Building Society announces reductions to numerous savings products from 10 February, following the Bank of England's December rate cut. Find out which accounts are affected.
The Night of Ascension, Isra and Miraj, falls on Friday 16 January 2026. Discover the significance, traditions, and how British Muslims mark this sacred event.
The DWP has announced a 3.8% rise in PIP and disability benefits from 6 April 2026. Weekly rates will increase, with the maximum four-weekly payment reaching £778.40. Find out your new rate.
HMRC admitted its child benefit crackdown, which suspended 24,000 accounts using travel data, carried a 'tolerable' risk. Discover the impact and official response.
DWP forecasts reveal welfare spending will cost the average UK household £12,266 per year by 2031, a £2,300 rise from 2023. Find out what's driving the increase.
The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase for PIP, DLA, and Attendance Allowance from April. Millions of claimants will receive higher payments and notification letters. Keep your letter safe as proof of entitlement.
Shocking figures reveal 63% of families targeted in HMRC's child benefit fraud investigation were legitimate. Read the full story and its impact.
UK homeowners could save around £275 a month as the Bank of England cuts rates. Tracker mortgages see immediate relief. Find out what it means for you.
Barclays slashes purchase and remortgage rates from 9 January, joining HSBC and Halifax. Experts predict fierce lender competition in 2026. Read the latest.
Bruno Mars reveals his first global tour in a decade, 'The Romantic Tour', including two nights at London's Wembley Stadium in July 2026. Get ticket and presale details here.
The DWP will formally introduce a Bill to lift the two-child benefit cap on Thursday, January 8. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden calls it a £3bn investment in children's futures.
Barclays warns savers of interest rate cuts from January 2026, following Bank of England's base rate reduction. Expert urges looking beyond high street banks for better returns.
Frozen tax thresholds will pull 35,000 more families into the High Income Child Benefit Charge by 2028, costing them £1,355 annually. Discover how to navigate the HMRC rules.
HSBC UK has announced a series of mortgage rate reductions impacting millions, with cuts of up to 0.18%. See the full list of new rates for remortgages, home movers, and first-time buyers.
A tax threshold freeze will see 35,000 more families paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge by 2029, experts warn. Learn how this HMRC rule could affect your household budget.
UK households are urged to check savings accounts this week as leading fixed rates fall. Experts advise shopping around for inflation-beating deals from building societies and digital banks.
The DWP will reduce the LCWRA health element of Universal Credit by £220 monthly for most new claimants from 6 April 2026. Act now to secure the higher rate.
Millions of older people with arthritis could be missing out on up to £441.40 per month in Attendance Allowance. This non-means-tested benefit helps with daily living costs. Check your eligibility now.
Millions of UK pensioners will see their income rise from April 2026, with the full state pension increasing by £575. Discover how the triple lock impacts your payments.
The DWP has announced benefit upratings for 2026/27, including a £218 yearly rise for Attendance Allowance and a key increase for Carer's Allowance. Read the full details.