Scottish Govt and DWP to Pay One-off Grant Worth Up to £367 for Pensioners This Year
Many elderly Scottish households can anticipate receiving a series of one-off payments, totalling up to £367 per home, as winter approaches. Offered by the Scottish Government and the Department for…
New DWP Scheme to Aid 59,000 Long-term Sick and Disabled Individuals Rejoin the Workforce Due to Begin in October
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new scheme concerning a ‘joined-up work and health support service’ to assist nearly 59,000 persons suffering from long-term illnesses or…
UK to Face the Slowest Growth in G7 Hit by High Taxes and Interest Rates, warns OECD
Taxes and high interest rates are set to make the UK economy the slowest growing in the G7 next year, according to forecasts by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
DWP PIP Claimants Could Get £11,000 Back Payments Following Assessment Rule Changes
Members of an online benefit advisory forum are still reporting receiving backdated Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) ranging from £5,000 to almost £11,000 following a recent rule change by the Department…
Britons Suffering from Depression and Anxiety to Lose Health Benefits Due to Welfare Reform
The UK government is considering making major changes to its social care system, potentially impacting on those suffering from health conditions such as Depression and Anxiety. The forthcoming changes have…
DWP to Drop ‘Work Capability’ Assessment for Universal Credit Amid PIP Reform
The government intends to eliminate Universal Credit fitness for work evaluations when granting PIP and replace them with an updated Universal Credit health element. DWP Unveils Proposal to Revamp Disability Assessment for Employment…
Government Calls for Overhaul of Failing Disability Benefit System
Over three million disabled people across the UK face the risk of losing their crucial monthly payments under the new governmental reforms targeting the benefit system. PIP Reform Sparks Backlash:…
DWP Helps Individuals Pay Their Housing Costs – Check Your Eligibility!
Housing costs, both rental and ownership, have soared in recent years. This surge in housing costs raises the question of what kind of help the government can provide. So,…
Benefit Claimants Warned of a Major Change in Coming Days – Another Crucial Payment to be Stopped
Thousands of benefit claimants in Ireland will have to prepare for a significant change to their payment schedule due to the upcoming May Bank Holiday. In addition, updates have been…
Universal Credit Benefit Switch Could Spell Misery for Many, MPs Warn
MPs have issued a warning that thousands of vulnerable people could lose their welfare payments as a result of a major Universal Credit benefit switch. Universal Credit Benefit Switch Raises…
Heathrow Airport Flights at Risk as 800 Workers Plan Strike in May
Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest air hubs, is set for major disruption as almost 800 workers plan to strike between 7 and 13 May. The strike is in…
New DWP Powers Set to Arrest and Seize Money from Benefit Fraudsters
The British government will be strengthening the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by extending its powers to combat benefit abuse. Akin to the authority held by HM Revenue and…
Universal Credit Alert: DWP Puts 600,000 Households on Notice for Major Change
A large number of households are being notified about big changes to their benefits. People who receive income-related Employment Support Allowance (ESA) will be transferred to Universal Credit by April…
PM Rishi Sunak Pledges to Keep Two-Child Benefit Cap if Election is Won
The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, recently announced its intention to maintain the cap on the two-child benefit on Universal Credit should it win the next election.…
New DWP Reform Threatens to Cut PIP Payments for Over One Million People
According to new UK government welfare reform proposals, more than one million people with mental health disorders might lose Personal Independence Payments (PIP) worth up to £737.20 every four weeks…
PM Rishi Sunak Officially Announces Radical Changes to DWP and Benefit System
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced massive changes to the UK’s welfare system. Mr Sunak stated in a speech on Friday morning that it is a “moral mission” to reform…
DWP’s Stringent Measures Could Threaten Millions with Benefit Cuts
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is likely to announce a new crackdown on DWP benefits claimants later today, following a post-pandemic spike in people being ruled unfit to work, with the NHS…
Universal Credit Recipients to Get £470 Extra Cash After April Pay Rise
When payday is due, millions of Universal Credit recipients will be pleasantly surprised to see an extra £470 in their pockets. This windfall follows closely on the heels of April’s…
Universal Credit New Changes Promise £3,800 Income Boost, While Straining Thousands of Disabled
According to a Resolution Foundation analysis, a single parent who rents and works 30 hours per week at the national living wage will be roughly £3,800 better off in 2024–25…
EuroMillions Results: Lucky Numbers for Tonight’s Huge £44 Million Jackpot!
The 1,724th EuroMillions draw of the massive £44 Million jackpot took place tonight, Friday, 29 March 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn…
Charity Helps Brits Get Up to £2,000 in Grants for Financial Help
The soaring cost of living has put a lot of people in Britain on the verge of destitution. Fortunately, help is at hand as charities such as Turn2us step up…
Department for Work and Pensions Unveils Cost of Living Package: Check Your Elegibility!
The Department for Work and Pensions has boosted its household support fund to provide an additional £500 million in the wake of the Budget. Department for Work and Pensions Extends…
EuroMillions Draw: Winning Numbers of Tonight’s £33 Million Jackpot Revealed !
The 1,723rd EuroMillions draw of the massive £33 Million jackpot took place tonight, Tuesday, 26 March 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn…
UK Workforce Hit by Longest Sick Leave since 1990 According to Think Tank
Britain is currently facing its most significant and sustained rise in the number of working-age adults unable to work due to illness since the 1990s. This highlights the urgent need…
Calls for Visa Restrictions as Foreign Students Believed to Undermine UK Higher Education
The UK has long been an attractive destination for most international students seeking a visa to study abroad. With its prestigious universities and global reputation, Britain’s higher education system has…
Sunak’s Government Urged to Rise Defence Spendings in Uncommon Intervention
Two serving ministers with strong expertise in defence and security have sounded the alarm about the growing concerns among conservative MP’s and military insiders as the Chancellor failed to announce…
British Summer Time: When Does the Changeover Take Place this Year, and Why?
Did you ever wonder about the intriguing way time moves in the UK? Almost inevitably, twice a year, the clocks undergo a fascinating ritual known as the British Summer Time…
DWP Reveals Blueprint for £1.4 Trillion in Pension Assets to Boost Savings and Economy
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled ambitious plans to optimize £1.4 trillion in pension schemes, aiming to enhance benefits for savers and contribute to the broader economic…
UK Economic Growth Derailed by Record Long-Term Sickness Surge
After enduring years of austerity and weathering the storm of the Covid-19 pandemic, Britain’s economic growth faces a daunting reality an ailing workforce and businesses grappling with recruitment struggles. The…
Mentally Ill Inpatients in the UK Warned to Attend Jobcentre or Face Benefit Loss
In a concerning development, individuals receiving care as mentally ill inpatients have been instructed to participate in jobcentre meetings regarding their benefits, further exacerbating the challenges they already have to…
Welfare Costs Surge: £100B Bill for UK Taxpayers in 2024
As the UK nears a historic milestone, welfare costs soar, with the working-age benefits bill set to exceed £100 billion this year. This unprecedented expenditure, linked to a surge in…
UK Retirement Age to Increase? Think Tank Urges Immediate Hike to 70
Recent research sheds light on the urgent need to address the challenges posed by the aging population in the UK, particularly in relation to retirement age. The findings emphasize the…
