Department for Work and Pensions

The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with the change being phased in between April 2026 and April 2028.

Department for Work and Pensions

How every age group is affected as DWP hikes state pension age

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP State Pension could top £20,500 by 2046 but HMRC tax bills could hit £1,598

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Department for Works and Pensions

State Pension Age to rise again? DWP minister says changes are 'delicate decision'

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Department for Work and Pensions

Check your post as DWP sends out thousands of letters to pensioners about extra cash

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Department for Works and Pensions

Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Department for Works and Pensions

All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help

Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension claimants could see payments arrive early due to the spring Bank Holiday, the DWP has confirmed.

Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension claimants could see payments arrive early due to the spring Bank Holiday, the DWP has confirmed.

DWP Universal Credit and State Pension payment changes next week confirmed

A new Government-backed report says 15 million people in the UK are under-saving for retirement, with self-employed and younger workers most at risk.

A new Government-backed report says 15 million people in the UK are under-saving for retirement, with self-employed and younger workers most at risk.

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP State Pension won’t be nearly enough for millions, new retirement warning says

Older and poorer pensioners could be hardest hit by rising energy bills, with some spending up to £1 in £7 of their budget on fuel.

Older and poorer pensioners could be hardest hit by rising energy bills, with some spending up to £1 in £7 of their budget on fuel.

Department for Work and Pensions

The £1 in £7 warning - why some pensioners could be hit hardest by energy bill surge

The DWP has confirmed May 2026 Bank Holiday benefit payment date changes

The DWP has confirmed May 2026 Bank Holiday benefit payment date changes

A key pension and benefit payment change is coming next week - check your date now

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

Department for Work and Pensions

Urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and HMRC scams spiral

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

Department for Work and Pensions

Thousands of pensioners to lose up to £300 as payments clawed back by HMRC

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the DWP managed migration deadline has been moved back

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the DWP managed migration deadline has been moved back

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP delays Universal Credit deadline fearing 'real-world misery for thousands'

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system, report finds

There's a pension boost from April 2026 - here's a full breakdown of the new payments for anyone over State Pension Age

There's a pension boost from April 2026 - here's a full breakdown of the new payments for anyone over State Pension Age

Department for Works and Pensions

Pension boost 2026 - full breakdown of new payments for those over State Pension Age

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased payments for DWP benefits and pensions in her latest budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased payments for DWP benefits and pensions in her latest budget

All the pension and DWP benefits rising - how much more you’ll get from April 2026

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants are urged to come forward

This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.

This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.

Department for Works and Pensions

'Hidden' DWP pension worth £5,759 but thousands miss out as they don’t know it exists

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases next month – full list of rises confirmed

Easter bank holidays mean early payments. Find out if your Child Benefit, pension, or Universal Credit is affected in April 2026.

Easter bank holidays mean early payments. Find out if your Child Benefit, pension, or Universal Credit is affected in April 2026.

DWP State Pension, Universal Credit and Child Benefit April payment dates changes

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

Full list of DWP payments rising for North East parents, carers and families in 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Cost of living help landing next month as Government support rolls out for families

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Cost of living help landing next month as government support rolls out for families

New Winter Fuel Payment system triggers HMRC Tax Code changes for pensioners, as letters start to arrive

New Winter Fuel Payment system triggers HMRC Tax Code changes for pensioners, as letters start to arrive

Department for Works and Pensions

New Winter Fuel Payment system triggers HMRC Tax Code changes for pensioners

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

Department for Works and Pensions

Full details as DWP can now take money directly from bank accounts under new powers

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Personal Finance

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits increase 2026 with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Department for Works and Pensions

Can the DWP check your bank account? Privacy concerns raised over new benefit powers

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Personal Finance

Grandparents can boost their DWP State Pension with childcare NI credits, here's how

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax

When you reach State Pension age, your National Insurance (NI) contributions usually stop — even if you keep working. This can mean big savings, and in some cases, you can claim back overpaid NI, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

When you reach State Pension age, your National Insurance (NI) contributions usually stop — even if you keep working. This can mean big savings, and in some cases, you can claim back overpaid NI, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Department for Works and Pensions

Reached State Pension Age? How to stop NI payments and claim back tax from HMRC

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Department for Works and Pensions

A million pensioners could get a £3800 a year free DWP cash boost

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who is urging pensioners to check they aren't missing out

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who is urging pensioners to check they aren't missing out

Adult Disability Payment

All the DWP pension age benefits as Martin Lewis warns thousands are missing out

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

New DWP powers to check bank accounts limited to these three pensions and benefits

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out against people being “written off” on benefits and ending up trapped “in a cycle of worklessness and dependency”.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out against people being “written off” on benefits and ending up trapped “in a cycle of worklessness and dependency”.

Department for Works and Pensions

Universal Credit numbers rise by more than a million as DWP ends 'legacy benefits'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out against people being “written off” on benefits and ending up trapped “in a cycle of worklessness and dependency”.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out against people being “written off” on benefits and ending up trapped “in a cycle of worklessness and dependency”.

Department for Works and Pensions

Universal Credit numbers rise by more than a million as DWP ends 'legacy benefits'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out against people being “written off” on benefits and ending up trapped “in a cycle of worklessness and dependency”.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out against people being “written off” on benefits and ending up trapped “in a cycle of worklessness and dependency”.

Department for Works and Pensions

Universal Credit numbers rise by more than a million as DWP ends 'legacy benefits'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

DWP powers to check bank accounts limited to these 3 pensions and benefits

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people are missing out Pension Credit, and the extra benefits it provides

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people are missing out Pension Credit, and the extra benefits it provides

Department for Work and Pensions

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people missing out on £4,300 State Pension boost

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

Cold Weather Payments

All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter

DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check they received their Christmas bonus payment, which should have arrived by January 1

DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check they received their Christmas bonus payment, which should have arrived by January 1

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check for missing bonus payment

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

Cold Weather Payments

£25 DWP Cold Weather Payment for thousands of pensioners and families with children

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026 for millions

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Department for Work and Pensions

Winners and losers as millions on Universal Credit to be hit by major changes in 2026

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Department for Work and Pensions

Winners and losers as millions on Universal Credit to be hit by major changes in 2026

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

Millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants to receive bonus cash payment

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas 2025 and New Year

Millions will see their state pension arrive early this month, says the DWP

Millions will see their state pension arrive early this month, says the DWP

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP confirms State Pension payment changes for Christmas 2025 and New Year