Department for Works and Pensions

Initially, the checks will apply to claimants receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and employment support

DWP now checking bank accounts of those claiming certain pensions and benefits

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

Pensioners excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC tax break

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners to be hit by HMRC as Personal Allowance help 'deeply flawed'

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

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

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

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions of pensioners risk surprise HMRC bill as Personal Allowance hit by rise

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 need to come forward

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 coming next month

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out

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.

8 cost of living boosts announced to help families starting in April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaigners

Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaigners

Department for Works and Pensions

Waspi women latest as ministers give verdict on £10bn pensions payout

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

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 £3800 a year free DWP cash boost

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

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

DWP Cold Weather Payments 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

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

Bonus cash payment for millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants

Millions of pensioners will get an early payment from the DWP in their bank accounts, so payments due on Christmas Day or Boxing Day arrive on December 24 and New Year's Day payments will arrive on the 31st.

Millions of pensioners will get an early payment from the DWP in their bank accounts, so payments due on Christmas Day or Boxing Day arrive on December 24 and New Year's Day payments will arrive on the 31st.

Pensioners' 2-digit code that shows if DWP will pay State Pension early

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise just for pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday November 26, 2025.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday November 26, 2025.

Department for Works and Pensions

What the budget means for Swindon pensioners and those approaching State Pension age

DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes are due this month for the bank holiday

DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes are due this month for the bank holiday

Department for Works and Pensions

The DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes this month

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in London, introducing the next phase of the Pensions Review.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in London, introducing the next phase of the Pensions Review.

Department for Works and Pensions

State Pension Age could rise more quickly as DWP announces review

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

Every benefit and pension going up next week

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Changes to DWP payments next month to hit Universal Credit and pensions

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert is sharing some lucrative advice.

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert is sharing some lucrative advice.

Department for Works and Pensions

Martin Lewis issues 'lucrative' advice for anyone aged under 73

DWP is planning major changes to how people qualify for Universal Credit

DWP is planning major changes to how people qualify for Universal Credit

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP planning major shake up how people qualify for Universal Credit