February 2026: UK Benefit Payment Dates & Support
Essential guide to February 2026 benefit payment dates, state pension schedule, and available cost of living support for UK households. Find out what help you can claim.
Essential guide to February 2026 benefit payment dates, state pension schedule, and available cost of living support for UK households. Find out what help you can claim.
A family who fled the UK for an off-grid life in Spain have trebled their savings and say they will never return. Discover how they escaped the cost-of-living crisis.
Low-income families in Portsmouth have until January 29 to apply for up to £200 to help with energy and water bills. Find out if you're eligible and what other councils are offering.
Low-income families in Portsmouth must apply by January 29 for up to £200 towards energy and water bills via the Household Support Fund. Other councils also offer aid.
Tish and Josh sold their apartment for a 57ft canal boat to escape the UK's cost of living crisis. They reveal the financial savings, the peace it brings, and the hidden challenges of life on the water.
Tish and Josh sold their apartment and moved onto a narrowboat to escape rising UK living costs. They reveal the financial savings, mental health benefits, and hidden challenges of life on the water.
Your guide to the 2026 financial changes: energy price cap rises 0.2% in January, national living wage increases 4.1% in April, and three Bank of England rate decisions. Plan your budget now.
A new KPMG report shows UK households are holding back on spending due to economic concerns and high living costs, despite stable personal finances. Discover the key insights.
A growing number of UK couples are opting for a 'no-split divorce', living together after separation due to financial pressures. Discover why families like Kate and Christian's are making this choice.
Over half of UK households anticipate a more expensive festive meal due to soaring energy bills, inflation, and Labour's family farm tax. Poll reveals deep cost-of-living concerns.
Your 2025 festive food shop analysed. Discover which Christmas dinner items have risen in price, which have fallen, and how savvy shoppers can cut costs. Plan your feast wisely.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Essential guide to December 2025 benefit payment dates, state pension changes, and all available cost of living support for UK households. Find out what help you can claim.
Wakefield Council is distributing £70 supermarket vouchers to low-income households receiving council tax support. Find out if you're eligible and learn about similar schemes across the UK.
Struggling UK households can claim an average of £750 in support via Lightning Reach. Check your eligibility for vouchers and grants ahead of the new Budget.
Exclusive investigation reveals how the termination of the Household Support Fund is pushing vulnerable families into deeper poverty across Britain, with councils warning of catastrophic consequences.
Traditional British fish and chips could become an unaffordable luxury as prices surge by over 25% amid the ongoing cost of living squeeze, new research reveals.
Major energy debt relief announced as regulator clears £25 million in outstanding bills for vulnerable households across Great Britain. Find out if you're eligible for this financial lifeline.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the crucial payment dates for millions of households awaiting the final £299 Cost of Living support this winter.
Money Saving Expert reveals thousands of vulnerable households could be missing out on crucial financial support through the Warm Home Discount Scheme - here's how to check if you're eligible.
Millions of vulnerable households risk missing out on crucial £150 energy bill support as Warm Home Discount letters arrive. Here's how to ensure you get what you're owed.
Millions of UK households are set to receive welcome relief as energy bills are projected to fall significantly this summer. Discover if you're eligible for the £150 support payment and exactly when you can expect to see savings.
Millions of UK households to receive vital financial support this November as DWP confirms payment schedule for pensions, benefits and cost of living payments.
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
Over 460,000 British workers are celebrating a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage increases to £12 across the UK and £13.15 in London, offering financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.
Millions of UK households receiving DWP benefits will see significant payment increases from April 2024. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive for Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and other key benefits.
Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.
Discover five crucial DWP regulations that could significantly increase your Universal Credit payments and help you claim thousands of pounds you might be missing out on.
Thousands of vulnerable households across Britain will receive £150 off their energy bills this winter. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility and payment dates for the DWP's Warm Home Discount scheme.