Benefits

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

Full list of DWP payments rising for parents, carers and families in 2026

Thousands of households can get free electric blankets and microwaves under new £1million fund

Thousands of households can get free electric blankets and microwaves under new £1million fund

£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved by the House of Lords by a narrow margin this week

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved by the House of Lords by a narrow margin this week

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved

In a parliamentary question to the work and pensions secretary, Mr Dance inquired about the estimated local impact of the reforms on benefit claimants at risk of poverty

In a parliamentary question to the work and pensions secretary, Mr Dance inquired about the estimated local impact of the reforms on benefit claimants at risk of poverty

Yeovil MP Adam Dance criticises government over benefit changes

Drivers are being urged to check if they are exempt from car tax if they have certain conditions or receive benefits.

Drivers are being urged to check if they are exempt from car tax if they have certain conditions or receive benefits.

Drivers on these benefits and pensions could be exempt from car tax

Social tariffs that millions are eligible for - how to apply today

DWP update on missing cost of living payments as Martin Lewis shares concern

DWP update on missing cost of living payments as Martin Lewis shares concern

DWP update on missing cost of living payments as Martin Lewis shares concern

The DWP confirmed the first of the cost-of-living payments will be paid this month (PA)

The DWP confirmed the first of the cost-of-living payments will be paid this month (PA)

Exact date £150 cost of living payment will be paid to millions this month

DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions. (PA)

DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions. (PA)

If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £156 per week