DWP

From bus passes to benefits, pensioners could be missing out on valuable benefits and discounts without realising it. Here are the schemes to check and how to apply.

Department for Work and Pensions

Full list of DWP benefits, bus passes and freebies for people of State Pension age

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits increase 2026 with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Department for Works and Pensions

Here's how grandparents can boost their DWP State Pension with childcare NI credits

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Department for Works and Pensions

A million pensioners could get a £3,800 a year free DWP cash boost

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

Cold Weather Payments

£25 DWP Cold Weather Payment for thousands of pensioners and families with children

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas 2025 and New Year

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has confirmed DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has confirmed DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

DWP Winter Fuel Payments will return for three quarters of pensioners

Finance experts have issued a warning due to DWP payment changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

Finance experts have issued a warning due to DWP payment changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

DWP changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

DWP benefits and pensions will see payment date changes for the two May Bank holiday s in 2025

DWP benefits and pensions will see payment date changes for the two May Bank holiday s in 2025

DWP payment changes for benefits and pensions May Bank holidays 2025

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

Universal Credit payments may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week, with money landing earlier than expected for many claimants.

DWP reveals Easter Bank Holiday payment dates for Universal Credit

Easter is moving some DWP and HMRC payment dates - here's a guide to when to expect them to land in your account

Easter is moving some DWP and HMRC payment dates - here's a guide to when to expect them to land in your account

Department for Work and Pensions

Easter bank holiday payment dates for Pensions, Universal Credit and Child Benefit

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

Cost of living crisis

Two-week warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment deadline approaches

To date, the DWP has not acknowledged its failings nor put things right for those women affected, the ombudsman said.

To date, the DWP has not acknowledged its failings nor put things right for those women affected, the ombudsman said.

DWP owes compensation to thousands affected by pension error, ombudsman rules

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

Are you eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment support?

The £301 cost of living payment, due in spring, is the first of five set to be paid to millions this year

The £301 cost of living payment, due in spring, is the first of five set to be paid to millions this year

Cost of living crisis

DWP reveals everyone eligible for new cost of living payments

DWP PIP and Universal Credit payment dates over Christmas and New Year.

DWP PIP and Universal Credit payment dates over Christmas and New Year.

PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Christmas and New Year

If you are a carer, you could be entitled to more money than you are currently receiving, as well as a Christmas bonus

If you are a carer, you could be entitled to more money than you are currently receiving, as well as a Christmas bonus

Cost of living crisis

You could be eligible for extra £3,000 DWP support and a Christmas bonus

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

Cost of living crisis

£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

Find out if you're you eligible for £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus