These cuts, called 'third-party deductions', happen when a benefits recipient owes debts like court fines, rent, Council Tax, ...

These cuts, called 'third-party deductions', occur when a benefits recipient owes debts like court fines, rent, Council Tax, or energy bills. Usually, deductions are made at a fixed rate until the ...

The DWP wrote: “If you get a text about an "Energy Support Scheme" it is a scam”. They also advised that members of the ...

Labour members are eyeing up a surprising candidate to replace Keir Starmer as pressure to deliver "stability and growth" ...

Universal Credit claimants should be aware of a recent change made by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). More than ...

Thousands of parents across the UK are set to receive assistance with school uniform costs, thanks to grants worth up to £300 ...

DWP's guidelines emphasise the importance of identity verification when claiming Universal Credit, stating it "helps to link ...

The basic state pension is paid straight into bank accounts similar to how benefits are paid. It is usually paid every four ...

This figure includes 111 residents in Scotland who will see their existing PIP claims transition to Adult Disability Payment ...

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit to help with the extra living costs faced by working-age adults with a ...

If the CPI inflation rate stayed at 3.4 per cent, people on the highest awards of the daily living and mobility components of PIP would see payments rise from £749.80 every four-week payment period to ...

The Government has announced a major increase in the annual income of millions of households, with around £725 set to be paid ...