Social Welfare

Government Calls for Overhaul of Failing Disability Benefit System

Social Welfare
Economy

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!
- Social Welfare
- Housing & Real Estate
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, If...
Arezki AMIRI 27/04/24
Benefit Claimants Warned of a Major Change in Coming Days – Another Crucial Payment to be Stopped
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Arezki AMIRI 26/04/24
Universal Credit Benefit Switch Could Spell Misery for Many, MPs Warn
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 26/04/24
Heathrow Airport Flights at Risk as 800 Workers Plan Strike in May
- Social Welfare
- Mobility
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...
Arezki AMIRI 24/04/24
New DWP Powers Set to Arrest and Seize Money from Benefit Fraudsters
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Arezki AMIRI 23/04/24
Universal Credit Alert: DWP Puts 600,000 Households on Notice for Major Change
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 23/04/24
PM Rishi Sunak Pledges to Keep Two-Child Benefit Cap if Election is Won
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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....
Arezki AMIRI 22/04/24
New DWP Reform Threatens to Cut PIP Payments for Over One Million People
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 19/04/24
PM Rishi Sunak Officially Announces Radical Changes to DWP and Benefit System
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 19/04/24
DWP’s Stringent Measures Could Threaten Millions with Benefit Cuts
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 19/04/24
Universal Credit Recipients to Get £470 Extra Cash After April Pay Rise
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 16/04/24
Universal Credit New Changes Promise £3,800 Income Boost, While Straining Thousands of Disabled
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 15/04/24
EuroMillions Results: Lucky Numbers for Tonight’s Huge £44 Million Jackpot!
- Social Welfare
- Lottery
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 were...
Arezki AMIRI 29/03/24
Charity Helps Brits Get Up to £2,000 in Grants for Financial Help
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Arezki AMIRI 28/03/24
Department for Work and Pensions Unveils Cost of Living Package: Check Your Elegibility!
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 27/03/24
EuroMillions Draw: Winning Numbers of Tonight’s £33 Million Jackpot Revealed !
- Social Welfare
- Lottery
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 were...
Arezki AMIRI 26/03/24
UK Workforce Hit by Longest Sick Leave since 1990 According to Think Tank
- Social Welfare
- Employment
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...
Lydia Amazouz 23/03/24
Calls for Visa Restrictions as Foreign Students Believed to Undermine UK Higher Education
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Arezki AMIRI 13/03/24
Sunak’s Government Urged to Rise Defence Spendings in Uncommon Intervention
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 09/03/24
British Summer Time: When Does the Changeover Take Place this Year, and Why?
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Arezki AMIRI 09/03/24
DWP Reveals Blueprint for £1.4 Trillion in Pension Assets to Boost Savings and Economy
- Social Welfare
- 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...
Lydia Amazouz 24/02/24
UK Economic Growth Derailed by Record Long-Term Sickness Surge
- Social Welfare
- Economy
- Retirement
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...
Lydia Amazouz 17/02/24
Mentally Ill Inpatients in the UK Warned to Attend Jobcentre or Face Benefit Loss
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 10/02/24
Welfare Costs Surge: £100B Bill for UK Taxpayers in 2024
- Social Welfare
- Economy
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...
Lydia Amazouz 09/02/24
UK Retirement Age to Increase? Think Tank Urges Immediate Hike to 70
- Retirement
- Economy
- Social Welfare
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...
Lydia Amazouz 06/02/24