People on Personal Independence Payment are being encouraged to join Purpl, a UK-first discount platform for disabled people, offering potential savings of £700 per month on therapies, equipment, and daily essentials.
The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase for PIP, DLA, and Attendance Allowance from April. Millions of claimants will receive higher payments and notification letters. Keep your letter safe as proof of entitlement.
A person with anxiety, OCD and depression was awarded enhanced PIP following a paper assessment, despite missing two phone calls from the DWP. Discover how the process unfolded.
A 20-year-old student's PIP payments were terminated after she reported new health conditions. She scored zero in her assessment despite worsening health. Read her story and the DWP's response.
Major DWP overhaul from April 2026 will see PIP review periods lengthened but a sharp rise in in-person assessments. The changes aim to save £1.9 billion. Get the full details.
The DWP will extend PIP award durations and reduce reviews to tackle a backlog, shifting to more face-to-face assessments from April 2026. Find out how this affects claimants.
A damning report reveals severe delays in PIP claims, with some waiting over a year. MPs warn vulnerable people are being pushed into debt and poverty. Urgent action demanded.
MPs slam DWP for 'unacceptably poor service' as PIP claimants face 16-week waits, risking debt and poverty. Read the damning report and government response.
Barclays slashes purchase and remortgage rates from 9 January, joining HSBC and Halifax. Experts predict fierce lender competition in 2026. Read the latest.
Pensioners born before 1945 must check eligibility for the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment. Up to £300 is at stake. Claim deadline is 31 March 2026. Act now to avoid missing out.
The DWP has provided a new update on the Timms Review into PIP. Led by Sir Stephen Timms, the review aims to make the benefit fairer. Final report due Autumn 2026.
A major DWP review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could change eligibility for 1.9 million claimants, focusing on the mobility component. Find out what it means.
The DWP urges pensioners missing their Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 to contact the helpline by January 28, 2026. Check eligibility and claim details here.
The DWP plans to reduce Personal Independence Payment assessments to tackle a major backlog. Changes from April 2026 aim to save £1.9bn but may impact award rates.
The DWP confirms 18 postcodes will receive a second £25 Cold Weather Payment this January. Find out if you're eligible and check the full list of qualifying areas.
HSBC UK has announced a series of mortgage rate reductions impacting millions, with cuts of up to 0.18%. See the full list of new rates for remortgages, home movers, and first-time buyers.
Find out if you qualify for a £500 cost of living payment from the Household Support Fund this January. Eligibility extends beyond benefit claimants to working families.
The Motability Scheme has released its Q1 2026 price list for DWP PIP claimants, featuring more electric vehicles and new Advance Payments. See the full list of cars.
UK households are urged to check savings accounts this week as leading fixed rates fall. Experts advise shopping around for inflation-beating deals from building societies and digital banks.
New DWP data shows psychiatric disorders account for 39% of Personal Independence Payment claims. Discover the most common qualifying conditions and how PIP support works.
Nationwide Building Society responds to customer complaints over payments pending for up to seven days. The issue follows a recent £44m fine for weak financial crime controls.
Over 880,000 Scottish pensioners are receiving a new Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of up to £305.10 to help with soaring energy costs this winter. Find out if you're eligible.
Individuals with 19 specific long-term health conditions, including mental health issues and chronic pain, could be eligible for up to £812 monthly from DWP's Personal Independence Payment. Learn how to apply.
Your National Insurance number's final two digits determine when your DWP state pension arrives in January. Learn your payment day and key pension facts.
A PIP claimant has waited a year for a tribunal, with official advice stating six months. Discover the reality of appeal delays and what evidence you need to prepare.
HSBC announces sweeping reductions to residential and buy-to-let mortgage rates from January 5, 2026. Brokers welcome the move, predicting a potential rate war and deals below 3.5%. Read the latest.
NatWest informs customers of reduced savings interest rates, effective 19 January. The move follows the Bank of England's base rate decision. Learn what it means for your money.
UK mortgage rates are predicted to tumble, with sub-3.5% deals on the horizon as lenders compete. First-time buyers and those remortgaging could see major savings. Read the full analysis.
Millions on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and ESA will get a £150 cost-of-living payment off energy bills this winter. Find out if you qualify and when you'll receive it.
Millions on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and ESA will get a £150 cost-of-living payment off their energy bills this winter, with many receiving it in January. Find out if you qualify.