The DWP has approved changes to Carer's Allowance, raising the weekly earnings limit to £204 and the benefit to £86.45 from April 2026. Learn how to manage the strict weekly assessment to avoid overpayments.
Major Universal Credit changes from April 2026: standard allowance gets an above-inflation boost, but a huge cut hits new sickness claimants. Get the full details and analysis here.
A new petition urges the DWP to replace cash benefit payments with a prepaid card for essentials only. It has until July 2026 to gather signatures for a government response.
Despite inflation, four key DWP benefits will lose value in 2026. See the full list and understand the impact on claimants' finances. Read more.
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Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, has been granted a parole hearing. His victim's mother, Denise Fergus, will attend, confronting unimaginable trauma. Read the latest on this high-profile case.
Anti-poverty charities warn the 6.2% Universal Credit rise in April 2026 will leave a £1,000+ annual gap for essentials. Read the full analysis and calls for an Essentials Guarantee.
A damning inspection reveals 'poor' living conditions and readily available drugs at HMP Featherstone. Read the full report on the urgent need for long-term investment.
A damning report reveals 'dreary' and run-down conditions at HMP Featherstone in Staffordshire, with inspectors criticising shabby cells and bleak facilities. Read the full findings.
Tsvetka Todorova, convicted in the UK's biggest DWP fraud, is receiving benefits again after early release. She vows to fight deportation. Read the full story.
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Ofsted rates Solihull's children's services 'good' for the first time, marking a major transformation since the Arthur Labinjo-Hughes tragedy. Read the full report on the council's progress.
A damning inspection reveals HMP Featherstone near Wolverhampton has a high drug availability and self-harm rate. Leaders urged to take 'robust action'.
The DWP is under fire for a persistent pension error slashing Universal Credit payments. Former Pensions Minister Sir Steve Webb intervenes as claimants lose £110 monthly. Read the full story.
Six key DWP benefits will not increase in April 2026, despite a 3.8% rise for inflation-linked payments. Discover the full list and what it means for households.
New research reveals a stark £53,160 pension savings gap for divorced women in the UK. Discover the data and calls for urgent reform to ensure retirement security.
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A BBC finance expert urges millions to check eligibility for cheaper broadband social tariffs, which could save households on low incomes significant money each month.
A crucial Universal Credit deadline on April 5th could see new claimants lose over £200 a month in health support. Act now to secure the full LCWRA payment.
Over one million UK households to receive £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments as Storm Goretti hits. See the full list of 802 eligible postcodes and check if you qualify.
A BBC study reveals Dudley's two licensed Adult Gaming Centres are in the UK's most deprived areas. GambleAware warns this clustering doubles the risk of gambling harm for locals. Read the full report.
Refuge charity warns of a disturbing rise in AI-generated fake nudes. Calls grow for tech firms to be held accountable and for stronger laws to protect women and girls online.
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Cardiff-born tech billionaire Sir Michael Moritz plans to leave the US and UK, citing a hostile climate for British Jews. He's applying for German citizenship for family safety.
The DWP has clarified how claimants of Universal Credit, PIP, and Pension Credit can receive lump sum back payments following a successful mandatory reconsideration of a benefit decision.
The DWP is issuing lump sum backpayments for 20 major benefits, including Universal Credit and PIP. Learn how to apply for a mandatory reconsideration and claim what you're owed.
Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz have issued a legal letter to David and Victoria Beckham, demanding all contact go through lawyers. Explore the timeline of the family rift.
A new MealCentre in Rhyl offers subsidised, healthy meal kits from £4.50. The ClwydAlyn and Well-Fed partnership aims to tackle food poverty with easy-to-cook, UPF-free meals. Order now.
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Two homeless men were refused entry to a Manchester Holiday Inn despite a paid booking as temperatures hit -6C. The 'inhumane' act sparks outrage and accusations of discrimination.
New ONS data shows England's six lowest-earning neighbourhoods are all in Birmingham, with a £87k income gap to the richest area. Explore the figures and see where your area ranks.
Thousands are missing out on billions in financial help. A debt charity reports a surge in calls over Christmas and warns of a tough year ahead. Check your eligibility now.
Working Brits face a six-week pay gap, running out of money by 21 January. 46% cut spending on basics. Expert advice on saving £256 on energy and accessing help.
Households on Universal Credit or Pension Credit could access over £3,400 in support this January, including energy grants, broadband discounts and school meal savings. Check your eligibility now.
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New claimants with health conditions will see Universal Credit support halved from April 2026, a cut of £2,652 per year. The DWP defends the move, while critics warn it will push thousands into poverty.
