DWP letters confirm 4.8% state pension increase for April 2026
The DWP is writing to all state pension, Pension Credit, and Attendance Allowance claimants about a 4.8% payment hike from April 2026. Check if you're eligible for extra support.
The DWP is writing to all state pension, Pension Credit, and Attendance Allowance claimants about a 4.8% payment hike from April 2026. Check if you're eligible for extra support.
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.
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.
The government has announced sweeping changes to Universal Credit and DWP benefits for 2026, including the end of legacy benefits and key payment adjustments. Discover how the new rules will affect you.
A list of 23 medical condition categories could make UK residents eligible for up to £368 per month via DWP's Employment and Support Allowance. Check if you qualify.
MPs slam DWP for 'unacceptably poor service' as PIP claimants face 16-week waits, risking debt and poverty. Read the damning report and government response.
Hard-up households in Kent on means-tested benefits are receiving £90 vouchers. The DWP's Household Support Fund scheme is now open for applications until 26 February 2026.
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.
Cambridgeshire Council is offering new £110 payments to residents on benefits like Housing Benefit and PIP. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for the DWP Household Support Fund.
New DWP data shows psychiatric disorders account for 39% of Personal Independence Payment claims. Discover the most common qualifying conditions and how PIP support works.
The DWP confirms a near 50% cut to the Universal Credit health top-up for new claimants from April 2026, sparking criticism from MPs and disability groups. Read the full details.
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.
Millions of UK households will see income rise in April as DWP increases benefit and State Pension rates. Universal Credit standard allowance to rise by around £295 a year for singles.
The DWP has issued a formal response after a charity report revealed nearly half of brain tumour patients had a bad experience with the benefits system. Discover the findings and the government's plans.
The DWP has issued an update on Attendance Allowance, DLA, and PIP following a 'serious' warning from a charity report on the financial impact of brain tumours. Learn about the findings and the government's response.
From energy bills to tax deadlines, here are the 13 crucial dates in 2026 that will shape the finances of every UK household. Plan ahead for changes to benefits, bills, and more.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms controversial Universal Credit cuts. New claimants with disabilities to see health element slashed from £97 to £50 a week from April 2026. Full details.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has detailed a series of reforms aimed at making health and disability support 'more sustainable', including increased assessments and a 3.8% benefit rise. Discover the full update.
Shoppers hail a bestselling guided journal on Amazon as a 'powerful tool' to reflect on 2025 and achieve 2026 goals. The £16.95 planner is endorsed by major UK publications.
Key DWP Universal Credit changes for 2026 include a 6.2% allowance rise, a halved sickness payment for new claimants, and the scrapping of the two-child limit. Learn what action you need to take.
The State Pension and Universal Credit are set for significant payment boosts from April 2026, following the triple lock and inflation. Find out what it means for you.
The official start date for Married at First Sight Australia 2026 has been announced. Find out when the new season airs in the UK and Australia, and get all the latest details.
Disney+ plans a major 2026 slate for UK viewers with Andor Season 2, Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and new dramas. Discover all the key release details.
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Plan your 2026 holidays now. Christmas Day on a Friday creates a long weekend, with Boxing Day moving to Monday. See all the key dates for England and Wales.
The DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus has been paid. We explain the 'DWP XB' code on statements, eligibility criteria, and how it affects your other benefits.