Department for Works and Pensions

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

Department for Works and Pensions

Winter Fuel Payment 2026 - 5 groups who will not get the payment this year

Sir Tony Blair, whose institute says the triple lock for State Pensioners must be scrapped, warning the current pension system is outdated and increasingly unaffordable.

Sir Tony Blair, whose institute says the triple lock for State Pensioners must be scrapped, warning the current pension system is outdated and increasingly unaffordable.

Department for Works and Pensions

‘Unaffordable and outdated’ State Pensions must change says Tony Blair think tank

UK pensioners are left with just £220 a month after essentials, far behind countries like Luxembourg, new data shows.

UK pensioners are left with just £220 a month after essentials, far behind countries like Luxembourg, new data shows.

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UK State Pensioners are among worst off in Europe says new analysis

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

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Thousands face unexpected retirement delay as state pension age changes

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out as rates rise

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

Full list of DWP payments rising for parents, carers and families in 2026

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

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DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

A petition has been launched to adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus and increase it to £180

A petition has been launched to adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus and increase it to £180

'Insulting' DWP Christmas bonus should rise to £180 for pensioners and claimants

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday November 26, 2025.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday November 26, 2025.

Department for Works and Pensions

What does the budget mean for pensioners, and those approaching State Pension age?

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Changes to DWP payments next month to hit Universal Credit and pensions