Benefits
Pension Credit days out: Cheap and £1 attractions for October half-term
If you're looking after grandchildren over October half term and claim Pension Credit you can get a day out at top attractions across the UK for next to nothing. We round up the full list of venues offering discounts.
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Universal Credit and benefit payment dates October 2026: When will DWP money show in your account?
Check when DWP will pay Universal Credit, PIP, and other vital benefits in October. Plus, are you getting all the support you're entitled to?
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State Pension forecast: How to check for missing National Insurance contributions
Almost 7million adults have never checked their State Pension forecast. Here's how to check your NI record and what to do about missing contributions.
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£150 Warm Home Discount: Checks to make before October
The Warm Home Discount scheme is to reopen in October 2026, giving eligible households a one-off £150 discount towards their electricity costs. Here are the checks to make now if you think you could qualify.
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State Pension set to rise by £488 in April 2027 under triple lock guarantee - what could you get?
Millions of pensioners are expected to get another big boost to their State Pension next April, after new earnings figures came in at 3.9%. It means the annual income for pensioners will jump past £13,000 for the first time.
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Can a pay rise leave you worse off? Benefits and payments that can be hit when you earn more
It sounds mad but getting a pay rise can sometimes mean your household has less cash. From Child Benefit to free school hours, here are the financial cliff edges you need to watch out for.
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Winter Fuel Payment claims open in days – everything you need to know including how to opt out
The 2026 Winter Fuel Payment will be made over the coming months - but claims for the benefit open on 21 September. If you don't want the payment, the deadline to opt out is 20 September. We explain what you need to know.
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PIP changes could see claimants choose practical support instead of cash payments
A radical change to PIP could mean that claimants are able to choose practical support instead of cash payments. What do the potential changes mean for those claiming PIP now?
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Autumn Budget 2026: What could happen to Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits?
Autumn Budget 2026 could bring changes to Universal Credit and PIP. Find out what’s confirmed, what’s been proposed and what claimants should know.
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Benefits you could be missing out on as billions goes unclaimed – including Council Tax and water bill help
Millions of households are missing out on financial support because they don't realise what they are entitled. Here is the full list of help that people are failing to claim.
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State Pension payment dates September 2026: Why some pensioners will be paid twice
State Pension is usually paid every four weeks, which means some months can have two payment dates. Here’s why it happens, who could be affected and what to do if you receive two payments in September.
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Universal Credit: Full list of extra benefits, help and freebies you can claim
If you're on a low income and claiming Universal Credit, you could ne tapping into more forms of support and money to help budgets feel a little less pressured. Extra help includes discounts, council tax support, childcare help, and free prescriptions.
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Winter fuel payment 2026: Check if you qualify for £200 or £300 under £35,000 rule
Millions of pensioners could receive a Winter Fuel Payment this year, but there is an important change that means some people will have to pay the money back through the tax system.
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Universal Credit days out near me: Cheap and £1 attractions across the UK
Heading for a day out to a big attraction usually doesn't come cheap. But if you claim Universal Credit, some top venues offer free or heavily discounted tickets. We reveal what's on offer across the UK.
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Universal Credit childcare costs in September: How families can claim up to £1,836
Families claiming Universal Credit can claim up to £1,836 towards childcare in September, helping to ease pressure as kids go back to school. Here we explain what's on offer.
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DWP benefit payment dates August bank holiday 2026: payments move to Friday 28 August
DWP benefit payments due Monday 31 August 2026 will arrive on Friday 28 August instead. Here's who is affected, which payments move, and what to check before the weekend.
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Universal Credit and benefit payment dates September 2026: When will DWP cash land in your account?
The summer holidays can be expensive, as the kids go back to school, millions of households will want to know when Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits are due to be paid in September 2026.
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Help to Save: How Universal Credit claimants can get a £1,200 bonus on savings
if you're claiming Universal Credit and doing any amount of paid work, there's a government scheme that could boost your savings by up to £1,200 in free bonus payments over four years.
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