A council worker in charge of housing benefit payments, including fraud detection, swindled her employer out of almost half a ...

You could be eligible for universal credit without realising it. Here is everything you need to know about how to apply.

MILLIONS of households are missing out on cash benefits that could land in their bank accounts by Christmas.  Brand new data ...

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Ellie says a 'cruel quirk' in the benefits system means it is better for 30,000 young people to claim rather than get a job ...

From pensions and savings income to free prescriptions, cheap train tickets and cinema screenings - here's how to stay on top ...

People on Personal Independence Payment may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award. People on PIP ...

Instead of using private contractors to provide hotel rooms to asylum seekers, could paying councils to buy more properties ...

Millions of pensioners across the UK - and even those aged over 60 - are missing out on benefits and discounts they are ...

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Sadie Hart, 32, continued to receive housing benefits for two years after a change in her living arrangements left her ...