Community
£100 automatic Winter Fuel top-up for pensioners born before 1946
State pensioners born before 1946 will get an automatic £100 added to their Winter Fuel Payment under Andy Burnham's government, restoring the allowance for winter 2026.
Business
DWP confirms Universal Credit payments for 45,000 young people in work scheme
The DWP confirms Universal Credit will still be paid to 18-24 year olds taking part in a new work placement scheme with retailers like Asda, Greggs, Tesco and Ann Summers, targeting up to 45,000 NEETs annually.
Culture
M&S Colin Caterpillar baubles drop to 90p each in clever deal
M&S Five Pack Colin the Caterpillar Christmas baubles cost £20, but with TopCashback's £15 bonus plus cashback, shoppers pay just £4.50 — 90p per bauble.
Politics
Aldi Lower Gornal seeks alcohol licence for 6am daily sales
Aldi has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol from 6am to midnight daily at its Lower Gornal store, with public representations due by September 29.
Sport
Health
Public backs PIP protection as DWP cuts loom, Scope says
A new British Social Attitudes survey shows 49% of people want more DWP disability benefit spending, with only 7% favouring cuts, as the government awaits the PIP review.
DWP urged to axe PIP for 276,725 back pain claimants
276,725 people now receive PIP for back pain, costing £2bn yearly. DWP faces calls to tighten criteria as Timms Review final report looms.
DWP confirms 7 health conditions for £115 Attendance Allowance
DWP data reveals the 7 most common health conditions among 1.4m Attendance Allowance claimants, including arthritis and dementia, with payments up to £114.60 weekly.
State Pension Double Payments in September 2026 for Some
State pensioners with NI numbers ending 40-59 or 60-79 get two £965 payments in September 2026 due to five Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Free BBC TV Licences confirmed for Pension Credit claimants
Free BBC TV Licences remain available to over-75s receiving Pension Credit under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with Lisa Nandy reappointed as Culture Secretary.
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