A surprising anomaly in the UK pension system has resulted in hundreds of pensioners receiving triple the standard state pension. As revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), 324 retirees are benefiting from state pension payouts amounting to at least £36,000 annually—significantly exceeding the typical state pension amount. Read more
Millions of disabled people across Great Britain could soon see a significant rise in their Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Under new government plans, the benefit will be adjusted in line with inflation, giving some claimants nearly £800 a month starting in April 2026. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to introduce four major reforms to Universal Credit (UC) from April 2026 through new legislation aimed at “rebalancing” the system. These shifts are designed to enhance fairness, encourage work, and protect the most vulnerable. Here’s everything you need to know. Snapshot Read more
From April 2026, State Pension claimants in the UK could receive a pay rise of up to £538 annually, thanks to the Triple Lock guarantee from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This increase comes amid strong wage growth, which currently outpaces inflation, making it the likely factor influencing Read more
This winter, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out a £150 Warm Home Discount (WHD) automatically to around 6 million households, an expansion that adds 2.7 million more eligible families . Key Details and Figures Category Details Discount Amount £150 applied directly to energy bills (not cash) Read more
State pensioners across the UK are potentially missing out on as much as £5,400 in lifetime pension payouts due to an HMRC administrative error. This issue revolves around missing National Insurance (NI) contributions, particularly linked to the Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) scheme. Affected individuals—often women who cared for dependents—may receive Read more
Starting next April, individuals receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can expect a one-time boost of approximately £340, thanks to a 3.8% Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increase in July 2025. While modest, this inflation-linked uplift reflects the government’s commitment to helping disabled individuals manage rising living costs. Below, you’ll find an Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to make significant changes to Universal Credit, sparking major concern from disability charities and campaigners. The reform could strip away nearly £100 a week from thousands of disabled young adults, creating urgent calls for the Government to rethink its strategy. Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a major change to the UK State Pension age starting in April 2026. At present, both men and women can claim their pension once they reach 66 years old. However, from 2026, this age limit will gradually increase, and by March Read more
A growing chorus of financial analysts and think tanks is urging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to raise the State Pension age to 70 and reform the Triple Lock. These recommendations come as the policy becomes increasingly expensive, and the UK grapples with demographic shifts and fiscal constraints. Read more