March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise
In line with the triple lock, the State Pension will rise by 4.1 per cent – up £472 a year – matching wage growth in 2024.
Calls for DWP State Pension rule change as payments hit £13,000
The state pension is under increasing pressure as payments could soon reach £13,000 a year. Payments are increasing 4.1% in ...
Pensioners in Scotland set to receive up to £303 heating bill help from new devolved benefit
Heating Payment will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and replace the annual Winter Fuel Payment from DWP.
Older people living in their own home urged to check for £1,800 income boost
Guarantee Pension Credit is the main benefit targeted at helping low-income pensioners. It was being claimed by only one in ...
Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP, DLA or ADP may be due an extra £326 each month
Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.
DWP is using AI to check applications for these benefits
Claimed by millions, Universal Credit and PIP are among the key benefits designed to support those in financial hardship or with long-term disabilities.
DWP making final benefit payments in March before big shake-up
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
DWP Attendance Allowance and arthritis all you need to know as people missing out on up to £434
Arthritis is the most common condition for people over State Pension age who claim Attendance Allowance, according to the ...
DWP state pension £1,000 tax warning as calls grow for policy change
State pension payments are increasing in April and plans have been launched to exclude the state pension from income tax ...
Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone who receives Tax Credits and hasn't responded to DWP letters. Confusingly ...
UK households have just two weeks left to apply for £150 energy bill discount - what to do
UK households have just two weeks to take advantage of a one-off £150 electricity bill discount. Since October 2024, homes ...
Older people with long-term health issues could get an extra £5,740 this year
PADP is paid at the same rate as Attendance Allowance. You could receive either £72.65 (lower rate) or £108.55 (higher rate) each week. This amounts to either £290.60 or £434.20 every pay period.