20 Mental Health Conditions for £750 DWP PIP
The DWP confirms 20 psychiatric disorders can qualify for up to £749.80 monthly in Personal Independence Payment. Discover if you're eligible and see the full list of conditions.
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DWP ESA benefit ends - claimants warned to act now
Employment and Support Allowance claimants must switch to Universal Credit by deadline or risk losing payments. Learn how to protect your benefits.
Gogglebox's Simon Minty reveals striking new look
Gogglebox star Simon Minty has delighted fans with his fresh haircut reveal on Instagram. The disability rights campaigner continues to win hearts on and off screen.
Wales unemployment reaches 5.7%, highest in UK
New ONS data reveals Wales has the highest unemployment rate of any UK nation at 5.7%, its highest level outside the pandemic in nearly a decade. Explore the figures and political reactions.
North West economy shows signs of stability
The NatWest Growth Tracker reveals the North West economy is stabilising with slower declines in activity and employment. Business optimism is rising. Sign up for our newsletters for more regional analysis.
North East economy returns to growth, survey says
The North East economy has returned to growth, outpacing the UK average. Business confidence hits a four-year high, fuelling renewed employment. Discover the key findings.
DWP Autumn Benefit Changes: Three Key Reforms
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
Abbie Roscoe: Four Gold Medals at Transplant Games
Liverpool athlete Abbie Roscoe triumphs at British Transplant Games in Manchester, winning four gold medals just two years after life-changing kidney transplant from her mother.
Domino Art: Mars & Humbugs Transform Accessibility Awareness
Discover how innovative domino art featuring Mars bars and humbugs is breaking down barriers and creating conversations about accessibility in our community.
DWP's PIP shake-up threatens thousands with benefit loss
Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see thousands lose crucial financial support as government plans new assessment criteria.
Millions of UK pensioners forced back to work
Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring inflation and inadequate state pension payments are driving record numbers of retirees back into employment to make ends meet.
Birmingham Christmas Market Adds Quiet Hours for Accessibility
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market is introducing dedicated quiet hours and accessibility improvements to create a more inclusive festive experience for neurodiverse visitors and those with disabilities.
Budget 2025: PIP and Universal Credit Changes Confirmed
Chancellor's autumn budget confirms significant welfare reforms affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Discover how PIP assessments and Universal Credit payments are set to change.
Black Country boosts youth employment via KIC Radio partnership
An innovative partnership between Black Country organisations and KIC Radio is transforming youth employment support, creating new opportunities and breaking down barriers for young job seekers across the region.
BBC responds to Celebrity MasterChef accessibility complaints
The BBC has issued an official statement following significant viewer complaints about accessibility issues during a recent Celebrity MasterChef episode featuring deaf contestant Chris McCausland.
Garraway and Balding slam 'disgusting' GMB segment
ITV presenters erupt in fury over controversial disability access discussion, calling it 'backwards step' for inclusion as viewers express outrage.
Motability Scheme Overhaul Sparks Disabled Drivers Fears
Proposed changes to the PIP Motability scheme could leave thousands of disabled drivers without adapted vehicles, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
DWP confirms major PIP changes for 2025
The Department for Work and Pensions has finally revealed details about significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment coming next year. Discover how the new assessment criteria could affect thousands of claimants across the UK.
DWP replaces sick notes in benefits shake-up
The government is replacing traditional sick notes with a new digital system designed to get people back to work faster. Find out how the major DWP changes will affect you.
Paralympic Stars Inspire Rehabilitation Breakthroughs
Team GB stars inspire patients at state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility, transforming lives through shared experiences of overcoming adversity
ASOS cuts 500 jobs in UK restructuring
Online fashion giant ASOS announces significant workforce reduction affecting 500 roles across UK operations, including key Birmingham distribution centres, as part of cost-cutting measures.
Blue Badge Access Under Threat for Millions
A major overhaul of the PIP assessment system could strip millions of disabled people of their Blue Badge parking rights, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
Empty Shoes Protest Reveals SEND Crisis Across UK
Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.
DWP PIP shake-up: Mobility payment cuts loom
Exclusive: Major changes to PIP assessment criteria could see thousands of claimants lose vital mobility support as government pushes forward with disability benefit reforms.
Six benefits see major payment increases from April
Millions of Brits receiving key benefits including Universal Credit and State Pension will see significant payment increases from April 2024. Discover which six payments are rising and how much extra you could receive.
Universal Credit shame: Disabled dad's heating vs eating choice
A disabled father from Birmingham reveals how cruel benefit calculations are forcing families to choose between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
48 Health Conditions That Qualify for DWP Support
Discover the comprehensive list of 48 health conditions that could make you eligible for crucial financial support from the DWP, including mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Thousands of UK workers paid below minimum wage
New research reveals thousands of UK employees are working for less than the legal minimum wage, with Birmingham and West Midlands workers among the worst affected. Discover which sectors are most at risk.
ESA claimants warned: Payments could stop
Critical DWP letters are hitting doormats across the UK, warning Employment and Support Allowance claimants their payments could STOP unless they take immediate action. Here's what you need to know.
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