DWP Benefits Rise: Universal Credit & PIP Increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15 billion benefits boost, raising Universal Credit, PIP, and child benefits while scrapping the controversial two-child cap. Find out how this affects you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15 billion benefits boost, raising Universal Credit, PIP, and child benefits while scrapping the controversial two-child cap. Find out how this affects you.
Rachel Reeves delivers Benefits Budget with £26bn tax increases despite previous pledges. Frozen thresholds and new charges will cost hardworking families. Read the analysis.
Discover how the age-old hobby of jigsaw puzzles can protect your mental health, reduce stress and improve cognitive function. Learn expert tips for getting started today.
Discover how state pensioners can receive up to £441 every four weeks through DWP's Attendance Allowance. Learn eligibility criteria and application tips for this tax-free benefit.
Damning review exposes how DWP's systemic flaws left carers facing huge debts and mental health crises. Ministers urged to apologise for devastating impact on vulnerable families.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to remove £300m in tax relief from the Motability scheme, impacting car costs for disabled people. Learn the full budget implications.
Hundreds of carers wrongly accused of fraud speak out as landmark review exposes DWP failures. Victims share harrowing stories of prosecution and financial ruin.
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face reassessment after damning review reveals government failures led to devastating £20,000 penalties. Read the full investigation.
The government announces luxury cars are being cut from the Motability scheme, with a new focus on supporting British car manufacturers. Find out what this means for recipients.
As UK temperatures plummet to -7°C, see if you're eligible for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Use the official postcode checker to claim your cash boost.
Discover how reading fiction enhances empathy and cognitive function. Expert tips to rediscover reading for pleasure in a distracted world. Start your journey today!
New research reveals a generational dining divide: 90% of Gen Z enjoy communal restaurant tables versus just 60% of boomers. Discover why shared meals boost happiness and life satisfaction.
Seventeen transgender US Air Force members are suing the Trump administration after being denied early retirement pensions and benefits, a move described as 'unlawful and invalid'. Read the full story.
New research reveals that abandoning unfulfilling goals may reduce anxiety, improve wellbeing and protect against chronic illness. Discover why quitting could be your smartest move.
A detailed timeline of the 43-day US government shutdown that disrupted flights, halted food benefits, and left federal workers unpaid. Discover how the political standoff finally ended.
Discover how massage therapy offers significant physical and mental health benefits, from pain relief to reduced anxiety, backed by scientific research.
New research reveals how food scarcity creates lifelong physical and psychological scars, even after benefits return. Urgent action needed to protect vulnerable families from hunger trauma.
The DWP urges millions on legacy benefits not to ignore their 'managed migration' letter. Act now to apply for Universal Credit and avoid payment interruptions.
Millions of Americans face food insecurity as the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to continue blocking $4bn in SNAP benefits. Discover the impact.
New government figures reveal a surge of 1.1 million Universal Credit claimants in a year, with nearly half not required to work. Discover the latest on the UK's welfare reforms.
An American relying on food stamps reveals how political brinkmanship threatens 41 million people's survival. Read this powerful account of food poverty in rural Oregon.
Insurance broker Howden agrees to acquire Evelyn Partners' employee benefits consultancy for an undisclosed sum. The deal, set for Q1 2026, expands Howden's UK corporate health offerings.
Teens in downtown Las Vegas reveal their fears about food insecurity as government Snap benefits face reductions. Discover how community initiatives are helping families survive.
Discover how art improves mental health and productivity. Learn practical tips from Tracey Emin, Ali Smith and Claudia Winkleman to live more creatively every day.
A mother with incurable cancer faces financial ruin after the DWP stopped her disability payments because she became too sick abroad to return to the UK within time limits.
Don't miss out on your Christmas money! Our essential guide reveals when DWP and HMRC benefit payments will arrive during the 2025 festive season, including Universal Credit, State Pension, and tax credits.
Discover which common health conditions could make you eligible for additional financial assistance through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits.
Millions of state pensioners are missing out on vital benefits worth thousands. Discover how a quick check could transform your retirement finances.
Discover everything you need to know about Cold Weather Payments - from eligibility criteria to claiming your £25 support during freezing temperatures across the UK.
A groundbreaking report reveals Britain's alarming disconnect from nature, with profound consequences for mental health, community bonds, and environmental action. Discover why restoring our relationship with the natural world has become a national priori