Emergency £200 Grants Available Before Christmas
Low-income households can apply for emergency cost-of-living payments from councils. Grants of up to £200 can help with food and energy bills. Apply now for pre-Christmas support.
Low-income households can apply for emergency cost-of-living payments from councils. Grants of up to £200 can help with food and energy bills. Apply now for pre-Christmas support.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible disability benefit claimants this December. Find out who qualifies and when to expect the payment.
The DWP is issuing a second December payment, a £10 Christmas Bonus, to PIP, ESA, DLA claimants and state pensioners. Find out when it arrives and who is eligible.
Millions of UK households on qualifying benefits will see a £10 Christmas Bonus from the DWP this December. Check your Nationwide, Lloyds, or NatWest account now.
The DWP has confirmed changes to benefit payment dates in December due to bank holidays. Universal Credit and PIP claimants should check when their money will arrive to budget for Christmas.
A £10 DWP Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to people on PIP, ESA and DLA this December. Find out who qualifies and when to expect the payment.
The DWP gains powers to check benefit claimants' bank accounts from 2026. Experts warn checks may extend to Child Benefit, PIP, and others. Learn the full story.
Discover the wide range of conditions that can qualify you for a Blue Badge parking permit, even if you don't claim DWP benefits. Learn the criteria and how to apply.
A Shropshire family fights the DWP's decision to strip disability benefits after a light-hearted cricket match video. The case raises questions about PIP assessments and adaptive sports.
New data reveals over 5,000 people now receive benefits for obesity, costing nearly £144m since 2019. The North West has the highest number of claimants. Discover the regional breakdown and expert analysis.
A petition is launched after the DWP stops a father's PIP and demands £36,000 back, using footage of him playing adaptive cricket as evidence. Support the call for a fair reassessment.
Sue Ryder invites Leeds to a 'Celebrate a Life' event on Dec 7. Find a supportive space for grief during Grief Awareness Week. Dedicate, reflect, and connect.
The NHS marks Grief Awareness Week, urging the public to be kind and seek support. Discover the symptoms of grief and where to find help during this difficult season.
Struggling UK households can apply for a £150 payment from the Household Support Fund from 9am on Monday 8 December. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim.
Greenwich Council launches new Household Support Grant with £250 payments for vulnerable residents this Christmas. Find out if you qualify for the financial support.
New DWP data reveals 4,413 people receive PIP for obesity, with 800 on ESA. A doctor links unemployment to the condition affecting 18.7 million UK adults. Read the full analysis.
New £70 supermarket vouchers from the Household Support Fund will be automatically issued to eligible households in Wakefield from December 3rd. Find out if you qualify.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible claimants, including those on PIP, DLA and ESA. Find out if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
New DWP data reveals a sharp 60% rise in PIP claims for obesity since 2019, with over 4,400 now receiving the benefit. Explore the regional breakdown and political response.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves axes Motability Scheme for PIP claimants, calling it an 'easy win'. Critics warn cuts target the vulnerable. Read the full story.
A Shropshire man who lost his leg must repay £36,000 in Personal Independence Payment after the DWP saw him playing cricket. Discover the full story behind the benefits crackdown.
A former headhunter's life changed forever after collapsing with Sudden Death Syndrome. Discover how Paul navigated major heart surgery, a stroke, and financial hardship with DWP support.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus will be automatically paid to claimants of PIP, DLA, and Attendance Allowance in December. Find out if you qualify and why critics say the payment needs increasing.
Struggling UK households could receive up to £785 in DWP support before Christmas. Learn about Winter Fuel Payments, Household Support Fund and other vital schemes.
DWP announces 3.8% PIP increase from April 2026, with claimants receiving up to £194.60 weekly. Learn eligibility criteria and how to apply for Personal Independence Payment.
Disabled drivers on PIP will pay new electric vehicle mileage charge despite existing exemptions. Learn how the 2028 tax change affects you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps £300m in tax breaks for the Motability scheme, removing 25 luxury models. Full list of affected cars revealed.
Ex-DWP policy head Matt Ryder urges Labour to push further on PIP reforms, calling recent luxury car cuts 'window dressing'. Read the full analysis.
A claimant's experience reveals stark contrast between DWP's PIP and Scotland's ADP, highlighting a more humane, conversational assessment process. Discover the difference.
BMW, Mercedes, and Audi are immediately removed from the DWP's PIP Motability Scheme. Discover the full list of changes and how it impacts UK manufacturing.