Petition: Increase DWP Christmas Bonus to £180
A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus to be raised to £180 to match inflation since 1972. Over 4,000 have signed, needing 10,000 for a government response.
A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus to be raised to £180 to match inflation since 1972. Over 4,000 have signed, needing 10,000 for a government response.
Over 700,000 DLA, PIP, Attendance and Carer's Allowance awards have been successfully transferred from DWP to Social Security Scotland. Find out what this means for claimants.
The State Pension and Universal Credit are set for significant payment boosts from April 2026, following the triple lock and inflation. Find out what it means for you.
New DWP powers allow direct access to bank accounts to recover benefit overpayments and fraud. The law change aims to save £1.5bn. Find out what it means.
The DWP has issued a critical warning to benefit claimants about upcoming payment suspensions in May. Find out if you're affected and what you need to do now to avoid losing your income.
The DWP warns Universal Credit claimants to report 17 key life changes immediately or risk overpayments and legal action. Stay compliant and avoid penalties.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for benefits and State Pension over the 2025/2026 festive period due to bank holidays. Find out how to plan your finances.
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
A major DWP policy shift sees benefits rise for families. A Leicestershire mum explains how the change impacts her life and finances. Read the full story.
The DWP is launching home visits to assist vulnerable households with benefit claims. Find out if you qualify, how visits work, and what happens during an appointment.
A father-of-three dying of silicosis was told his benefits could be stopped if he missed an in-person DWP appointment while on oxygen in hospital. Read the shocking case.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
DWP claimants risk having payments stopped if hospitalised over Christmas and fail to report it. Learn the crucial steps to protect your claim and avoid sanctions.
The DWP's benefit cap is affecting 119,000 households, with 82% including children, leaving families cash-strapped for the festive season. Learn the key figures and impacts.
Aston Villa are reportedly ready to battle Crystal Palace for the signing of Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson in the January transfer window. Could the £48m man boost Villa's title charge?
Wolves midfielder Marshall Munetsi could depart in January as French clubs circle. With Wolves bottom of the Premier League, a sale may free funds for new boss Rob Edwards. Read the latest.
Birmingham City are exploring the January market to strengthen three key positions. Get the latest on Chris Davies's transfer targets and the Blues' Championship ambitions.
Besiktas are eyeing a January move for Wolves midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, but talks are on hold after the player sustained an injury. Read the latest on his future at Molineux.
Derby County are closing in on a permanent £350,000 transfer for Birmingham City defender Dion Sanderson. Get the latest on the January move and what it means for both clubs.
Manchester City have decided against selling goalkeeper James Trafford in January, dealing a blow to Aston Villa, Wolves, Newcastle and Tottenham's transfer plans.
Aston Villa are battling Tottenham and Newcastle for Brentford's £61m striker Igor Thiago. His signing could be the decisive factor in Villa's stunning Premier League title challenge. Read the latest.
Aston Villa are targeting a new striker in January. We analyse why a £50m move for Brentford's Igor Thiago is a risk and why Eintracht Frankfurt's Jonathan Burkardt could be a masterstroke for Unai Emery's Champions League chase.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are planning a crucial January transfer window to escape relegation. We analyse four likely signings and four unlikely deals for Rob Edwards's side.
Thousands on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) must act on migration notices to switch to Universal Credit before payments stop. Final deadlines loom this December.
The DWP is issuing a second December payment, a £10 Christmas Bonus, to PIP, ESA, DLA claimants and state pensioners. Find out when it arrives and who is eligible.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa are linked with several stars for the January window. We assess four possible signings, including a £50m striker, and five deals that look unlikely.
Wolves' long-term goalkeeping target Christos Mandas addresses transfer speculation. The Greek international could be available for just £6m in January as Wolves seek defensive stability.
Millions on DWP benefits must report changes like income or address to avoid overpayments and a potential £50 penalty. Learn what you need to declare to stay compliant.
A £10 DWP Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to people on PIP, ESA and DLA this December. Find out who qualifies and when to expect the payment.
The DWP gains powers to check benefit claimants' bank accounts from 2026. Experts warn checks may extend to Child Benefit, PIP, and others. Learn the full story.