The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now 12.9 million people claiming the State ...

Some people approaching retirement may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching State Pension age.

The Government, local authorities, policy experts, charities and campaigners are trying to ensure as many elderly people as possible have access to energy support ...

You will get a letter that you must take to your local Post Office to receive a £200 cash payment if eligible.

A surge in applications for pension credit after the Government restricted winter fuel payments led to a backlog of 92,000 ...

Millions of Brits could be eligible for a little-known payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of £617.60 “in advance”. In certain cases people in receipt of Universal Credit ...

The Department for Work and Pensions ... Universal Credit if you are in financial hardship while you wait for your first payment, for example, if you can’t afford to pay your rent or buy food, the DWP ...

The School Age Payment is part of the five family payments people may be able to get, along with Scottish Child Payment, which is now available for children up to the age of 16. This is a £26.70 ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed it is “committed” to tackling fraud and error within the ...