All news on the topic: Benefits

The Labour MP Kim Johnson, who will raise the issue in the Commons on Wednesday, said the controversial policy that restricts benefits is 'as cruel as it is ineffective'

The DWP's "Pension Credit Week of Action" runs from Monday, June 12 until Friday, June 16, as part of its ongoing efforts to encourage more older people to claim the benefit

This year there are 10 bank holidays, with only three remaining. Here's what's left for 2023 and what to expect in 2024

More than two million people claiming legacy benefits will be moved over to Universal Credit - but how do you know if you'll be better off, and what happens if you'll be worse off?

Pete Kyle, 70, a retired royal artillery gunner, won big when he guessed all six numbers in the National Lottery - but his life went downhill after his rise to the top

The cash shortfalls for unpaid carers sit at around £207 a month or £2,494 over the course of a year due to the cost of caring

The Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis often appears on the ITV daytime show to share his financial tips and wisdom and today was no different to normal

When you claim benefits, you usually have to report all changes in circumstances to the DWP as it could affect your entitlement to the money or how much you get

The Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary said the policy ushered in by austerity Tory ex-Chancellor George Osborne is 'absolutely keeping children in poverty'

Labour says it takes the allegations against Geraint Davies, which he denies incredibly seriously and has encouraged anyone with a complaint to come forward

Amazon UK Services picked up a £7.7million tax credit as it benefited from a Government scheme rewarding its investment in infrastructure - including its use of robots

The latest figures show around 5.8 million people across the UK currently receive Universal Credit which means around a third of these existing claims could be investigated by the DWP

The amount parents can claim back from the DWP to cover childcare costs each month will rise to £951 for one child and £1,630 for two or more children from June

Each year, Tax Credit claimants must renew their claim and HMRC warned how criminals used important deadlines such as this to try and steal money or personal information

Rachael Occleshaw has Severe Cardiomyopathy - a disease of the heart muscle that can lead to heart failure - but says she and her family have "no support at all"

Child Benefit can give parents an extra few hundred pounds every year and they continue to get the cash until 20 if their child stays in full time education or training

Joanna wrote an email to the MSE team after she was inspired by another Success of the Week recently who had managed to claim a Bereavement Support Payment

The saving scheme was set to end in September this year but the extension means millions more could benefit from the saving bonuses

Benefits will be paid early for some people this week - but being paid early does mean you need to make your money last, as you’ll have a longer wait until your next payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that from April more people claiming Tax Credits only would receive letters inviting them to claim Universal Credit

Our map below shows exactly how many will benefit for the £150 disability cost of living payment where you live - simply type in your postcode below to pull up your area

The cash will be awarded to people who are in receipt of benefits such as Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance - you can see a full list below

Attendance Allowance is a benefit worth £68.10 or £101.75 a week, meaning you could potentially get £407 a month - but who is eligible and how do you apply for it?

Benefits were raised by 10.1% from April 10 however claimants have not seen their payments increase just yet due to the Universal Credit assessment period

More than seven million households across the UK were paid the £301 by May 2 - but the deadline for all payments to be made is May 17, so keep an eye on your bank account