Benefits

A new report has called for £440m of unclaimed energy bill support to be distributed immediately to those who missed out.

More local authorities sign up to a scheme to help young people leaving care with the transition to independent living.

People who have suffered because of medical negligence will receive compensation more quickly under government changes to the rules

A new report looks at what cost-of-living support is available to students and what more could be done.

Greater protection introduced to protect vulnerable customers from forced prepayment meter practices

Pensioners are set to receive a big rise in state pension payments from next April

The DWP has warned people to on their guard as there's been a rise in fraudsters pretending to be them. Here's what to look out for.

Anonymous sources say the UK chancellor is considering cutting benefits to fund tax cuts.

People are being urged to check their gas hob is safe after a number of series incidents. If yours is on the faulty list, here's what you should do.

Schools are increasingly having to step in to help families struggling with the cost of living. Find out what help is available here.