The Department for Work and Pensions will exclude the State Pension from new bank account verification measures targeting Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA from late February 2026.
A sex offender took his own life at HMP Fosse Way after enduring sustained bullying and attacks from fellow inmates, with the coroner warning of systemic failures.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson discusses her difficult separation from fiancé Zion Foster following their twin daughters' rare genetic condition diagnosis.
The family of Love Island All Stars contestant Lucinda Strafford has issued a heartfelt statement urging viewers to show kindness following a torrent of online abuse directed at her.
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Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson discusses her split from fiancé Zion Foster, focusing on their twin daughters' SMA Type 1 diagnosis and co-parenting commitment.
The DWP has ended the automatic transfer of disability benefits to Scotland. Claimants moving north must now apply for devolved Scottish benefits to avoid payment gaps.
Siobhan Whyte demands accountability from Prime Minister Keir Starmer after her daughter Rhiannon was killed by a Sudanese asylum seeker at Bescot Station in 2024.
A Department for Work and Pensions rule change lifting the two-child benefit limit will leave 50,000 low-income families with no financial improvement due to the benefit cap.
An online petition calls for the DWP to increase the Christmas Bonus from £10 to £180 to reflect inflation, with over 4,500 signatures demanding change.
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Louise Stuart, 60, from Maryport, received a suspended sentence for stealing £85,000 in benefits while citing mental health issues, with repayment set at £50 monthly.
Emma Barker, a 26-year-old autistic woman from Derby, is breaking barriers as a Miss Derbyshire finalist while completing a PhD on autism awareness and representation.
Brian Shuttlewood, 79, denies more than 30 allegations of sexual offences against children and adults spanning 18 years while he worked for BBC Radio Leicester.
While scrapping the two-child limit will boost income for 570,000 low-income households by 2030/31, 60,000 families will see gains reduced by an overall household benefit cap.
Love Island All Stars contestant Zac Woodworth opens up about his preventative hair transplant in Turkey, sharing dramatic before and after results on social media.
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Millions of households across the UK will receive increased benefit payments from April 2026, with Universal Credit recipients getting an above-inflation boost.
Jennifer Barton, 44, from Kidderminster, sold her home and car after being manipulated by fraudsters posing as Hollywood stars in a devastating two-year romance scam.
Health officials report Walsall and Wolverhampton are seen as lucrative hotspots for sex work, with M6 access drawing workers from across the region.
A coroner hears how Elaine Richmond drowned scuba diving in the Maldives, followed by her husband Malcolm's death days later while awaiting repatriation.
A petition to save Freeview TV has reached 99,000 signatures amid fears the government could scrap terrestrial television in favour of internet-based services.
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Universal Credit recipients can benefit from eight essential freebies and discounts in February, including energy grants, travel discounts, and school support, collectively valued at over £3,400.
A new report reveals DWP claimants receive seven additional benefits worth over £10bn annually, including free prescriptions and help with bills, prompting calls for welfare reform.
Official statistics reveal a dramatic reduction in in-person PIP assessments by the DWP, with remote methods now dominating. Critics question the scrutiny of claims.
Susan and John Letby express distress over the upcoming Netflix documentary about their daughter, citing invasion of privacy and fears their home may become a tourist attraction.
This week's horoscope sees Uranus turning direct, bringing unexpected changes in domestic, financial, and social spheres, while Mercury in Pisces enhances intuition and communication.
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A criminal gang has admitted to Britain's largest-ever benefits fraud, stealing £54 million from the DWP using 6,000 hijacked identities. They will repay only £2 million.
Roger Aston, whose son Andrew received Britain's longest-ever jail term for murdering two elderly soldiers, says the 'barbaric' system fails rehabilitation despite his son's drug recovery.
Examination of five disturbing cases where sons murdered their own parents in brutal attacks, including motivations, court outcomes, and chilling details from across England.
A Birmingham mother-of-eight has been given a suspended prison sentence after fraudulently claiming over £14,000 in benefits for children no longer in her care.
DWP guidance reveals 19 key changes that Universal Credit claimants must report to avoid payment suspensions, affecting 8.4 million recipients across Britain.
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Low-income households claiming benefits like Universal Credit, PIP and Pension Credit can apply for £200 grants through the Household Support Fund to help with essentials like food and energy bills.
