PPersonal finance Read More People nearing State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits17 January 2026 Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching…
SScotland Read More Andrew Neil says ‘Scotland has a death wish’ after poll shows SNP on course to retain power15 January 2026 With one in seven pounds raised in tax in Scotland now paid out in benefits, the SNP’s strategy…
PPersonal finance Read More DWP urged to change State Pension inheritance rules | Personal Finance | Finance13 January 2026 A new online petition is calling on the UK Government to reform existing inheritance regulations surrounding State Pension…
PPersonal finance Read More Three quarters of pensioner benefits not claimed – have you missed out?9 January 2026 Thousands of pensioners are failing to claim money owed to them, with up to three-quarters of those eligible…
NNorthern Ireland Read More Cold Weather Payments NI: Postcode areas entitled to funds as temperatures drop9 January 2026 The payments are triggered when the average temperature is, or is forecast to be, zero degrees centigrade or…
PPersonal finance Read More DWP extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group6 January 2026 There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income…
PPersonal finance Read More DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates from April5 January 2026 Pensioners could see an increase of up to £574 this year under the Triple Lock. 08:07, 05 Jan…
UUK Read More Britain’s biggest Universal Credit fraud gang ordered to repay just £2m of £54m5 January 2026 The gang fraudulently obtained nearly £54m in Universal Credit after submitting around 6,000 bogus claims and spent the…
PPersonal finance Read More Pensioners due important DWP letter which could boost income by over £4,000 this year3 January 2026 Annual uprating letters will be sent out to nearly 13 million pensioners before the new payment rates start.…
PPersonal finance Read More How much DWP benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP, JSA, ESA, Child Benefit and pension will by rise in 20263 January 2026 Many benefits will increase in April at the start of the financial yearIt comes after the two-child benefit…