DWP

Easter bank holidays mean early payments. Find out if your Child Benefit, pension, or Universal Credit is affected in April 2026.

DWP State Pension, Universal Credit and Child Benefit April payment dates changes

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 £3800 a year free DWP cash boost

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

From November 1 the DWP is giving away cold weather payments when the temperature drops below zero for seven days - here's who is eligible

From November 1 the DWP is giving away cold weather payments when the temperature drops below zero for seven days - here's who is eligible

Cold Weather Payments

DWP winter cold weather payments begins this week - are you eligible?

All means tested DWP benefits will now mean claimants are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

All means tested DWP benefits will now mean claimants are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

Colchester residents can claim £150 energy support this winter - are you eligible?

DWP urgent changes needed as some have £60 a month taken from their benefits, says Martin Lewis' charity

DWP urgent changes needed as some have £60 a month taken from their benefits, says Martin Lewis' charity

DWP urgent changes call as some have £60 a month taken from their benefits

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

Child Benefit is usually paid on a Monday or Tuesday

Child Benefit is usually paid on a Monday or Tuesday

All the HMRC Child Benefit payment changes for May 2025

Jason Isaacs and Stephen Fry join campaign for better pensions for all

Jason Isaacs and Stephen Fry join campaign for better pensions for all

Jason Isaacs and Stephen Fry join campaign for better pensions for all

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

£800m of DWP state pensions have been underpaid - check your payments and make sure you have the full amount

£800m of DWP state pensions have been underpaid - check your payments and make sure you have the full amount

Check your pension payments as £800m of DWP state pensions underpaid

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

If carers are found to go over this limit by just a few pence, they need to pay back 100% of the benefit for that week

If carers are found to go over this limit by just a few pence, they need to pay back 100% of the benefit for that week

DWP sending letters 'demanding £20,000 be repaid' from certain benefit claimants

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

Millions could get a £1200 boost to their savings - are you eligible?

Can you pass on your State Pension when you die? And if so, who can you leave it to?

Can you pass on your State Pension when you die? And if so, who can you leave it to?

What happens to your DWP State Pension when you die? Can your partner claim it?

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

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

DWP State Pension to increase next week - full amounts and dates confirmed

More than half of job centres in Great Britain scaled back on support to benefit claimants amid a DWP shortfall of more than 2,000 work coaches, a new report from the spending watchdog has said.

More than half of job centres in Great Britain scaled back on support to benefit claimants amid a DWP shortfall of more than 2,000 work coaches, a new report from the spending watchdog has said.

DWP Universal Credit claimants without support due to job centre problems

Protesters march towards Parliament Square, London, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London.

Protesters march towards Parliament Square, London, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London.

Spring Statement 2025: DWP benefits cuts 'could risk lives' warn experts

If you are over 16 and under the State Pension age, you may be able to claim PIP

If you are over 16 and under the State Pension age, you may be able to claim PIP

DWP may pay up to £737 a month for free if you have one these 87 conditions

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

All the benefits and pensions going up in April 2025 - is yours on the list?

State Pension payments will increase by £470 in April, but nearly half a million pensioners are set to miss out on the boost

State Pension payments will increase by £470 in April, but nearly half a million pensioners are set to miss out on the boost

State Pension warning as thousands to be denied £470 payment increase

There are a number of DWP benefits that could slash your broadband or mobile bill to £10

There are a number of DWP benefits that could slash your broadband or mobile bill to £10

DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10

DWP slammed for spending 'millions in taxpayer cash' fighting benefit claims

The DWP is looking to change rules around Universal Credit direct payments to landlords

The DWP is looking to change rules around Universal Credit direct payments to landlords

DWP Universal Credit payments shake-up pending after landmark court ruling

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Martin Lewis' urgent warning for DWP tax credit claimants

Up to 13,000 Universal Credit claimants could be due compensation from the DWP

Up to 13,000 Universal Credit claimants could be due compensation from the DWP

Thousands on Universal Credit owed £5000 compensation from DWP

New DWP Child Benefit rates from April 2025 confirmed after MP vote

New DWP Child Benefit rates from April 2025 confirmed after MP vote

DWP confirms Child Benefit new weekly and monthly rates from April 2025

An update was issued after the eligibility shake-up for the £300 and £200 payments sparked fury last year.

An update was issued after the eligibility shake-up for the £300 and £200 payments sparked fury last year.

Labour responds to returning Winter Fuel Payments to 'all' state pensioners

DWP Winter Fuel Payments should return for all pensioners, say some MPs

DWP Winter Fuel Payments should return for all pensioners, say some MPs

DWP Winter Fuel Payments should return for all pensioners, say MPs

People claiming disability benefits are getting

People claiming disability benefits are getting

Disabled people face 'unacceptably poor service' from DWP say MPs

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month in benefits

Millions of people are missing out on tariffs that could save on their water bills

Millions of people are missing out on tariffs that could save on their water bills

Millions unaware they could save up to 90 per cent off water bills

Benefit cheats could be disqualified from driving for up to two years if they refuse to repay money they owe

Benefit cheats could be disqualified from driving for up to two years if they refuse to repay money they owe

Plans for driving bans and DWP bank snooping powers to tackle benefit fraud

Housing Benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025

Housing Benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025

Affordable housing

DWP Housing Benefit rates for 2025 confirmed

Disability benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025, including PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance

Disability benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025, including PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance

DWP disability benefit increases exact amounts for 2025 confirmed

Failing to alert the DWP of key changes to your circumstances could lead to Universal Credit claimants losing their benefits

Failing to alert the DWP of key changes to your circumstances could lead to Universal Credit claimants losing their benefits

DWP Universal Credit warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

A masters graduate said he gets £400 per month benefit payments and a council flat

A masters graduate said he gets £400 per month benefit payments and a council flat

Masters graduate moans claiming benefits feels like 'full-time job'

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.

Pension payments to increase this year as new amount confirmed

Cold Weather Payments have been authorised in postcodes across the country by the DWP

Cold Weather Payments have been authorised in postcodes across the country by the DWP

Cold Weather Payments

DWP Cold Weather Payments for these postcodes to be paid into banks

The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out thousands of warning letters to Tax Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out thousands of warning letters to Tax Credit claimants

DWP sends out warning letters to thousands of Tax Credit claimants

Child Benefit is to increase this year

Child Benefit is to increase this year

DWP Child Benefit increase for 2025 - new amount confirmed

DWP Carer's Allowance rates to increase this year, and new earnings threshold

DWP Carer's Allowance rates to increase this year, and new earnings threshold

DWP Carer's Allowance rates to increase this year, and new earnings threshold

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by

DWP Universal Credit increase this year - here's how much

DWP cold weather payments will help many on low incomes keep warm as temperatures remain below zero for seven days or more

DWP cold weather payments will help many on low incomes keep warm as temperatures remain below zero for seven days or more

Cold Weather Payments

DWP cold weather payment eligibility as freezing temperatures forecast

The government hopes this will put more money into people’s pockets and get the NHS back on its feet.

The government hopes this will put more money into people’s pockets and get the NHS back on its feet.

DWP announces sufferers of bad backs to benefit from huge benefit boost

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Thousands denied £3,900 cost of living boost as deadline approaches

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

Pensions minister issues update on DWP Winter Fuel Payment cuts

You could get an extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction if you get Attendance Allowance.

You could get an extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction if you get Attendance Allowance.

DWP may pay elderly people with any of these 48 health issues £434 a month

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

The DWP has responded to a petition calling for the Winter Fuel Payment to be paid to all pensioners

The DWP has responded to a petition calling for the Winter Fuel Payment to be paid to all pensioners

DWP update on Winter Fuel Payment after thousands sign petition

DWP Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year

DWP Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year

Cost of living crisis

DWP PIP change to payments this month ahead of benefit increase next year

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

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

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payment deadline approaches - what you need to do to get £300 boost