The DWP is contacting state pensioners within three weeks regarding Attendance Allowance claims, a tax-free benefit worth up to £5,959.20 annually, with weekly payments of £76.70 or £114.60.
State pensioners with health conditions can receive up to £458 in May from DWP Attendance Allowance, which is not means-tested and helps with extra care costs.
Health officials in Barry, South Wales, investigate a small hepatitis A outbreak across three households, urging parents to watch for symptoms and ensure hand hygiene.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson, 34, reveals her 11-month-old twin daughters with SMA Type 1 have used specialized feeding chairs for the first time, marking a major milestone.
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The DWP is issuing up to £458 in May for PIP claimants with migraines or headaches. Learn about eligibility and success rates for these conditions.
The DWP is extending PIP award lengths for new claimants aged 25 and over to a minimum of three years, rising to five years on review, aiming to clear assessment backlogs and save £1.9 billion.
State pensioners born before 1951 can boost their weekly DWP payment from £184.90 to £230.54 through the Additional State Pension. Eligibility and amount depend on National Insurance contributions and earnings.
State pensioners on the new full rate can get up to £5,959 extra per year via Attendance Allowance. Learn eligibility and how to apply.
Campaigners call for a UK ban on glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent, citing cancer links and residues in food. The EU banned the practice in 2023.
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Health experts warn of five seasonal asthma triggers as World Asthma Day approaches, including warm weather, storms, pollen, poor air quality, and mould.
DWP pays £114 weekly PIP to over 2,000 eczema claimants. Up to 8 million UK adults suffer this chronic skin condition, often dismissed as minor.
GPs express concern as DWP forecasts 1.03 million children will claim disability benefits by 2027, with 900,000 currently receiving DLA payments of up to £194.60 weekly.
Andrew Halliday, 41, took his own life after the DWP reduced his Universal Credit to £37, fearing homelessness. An inquest recorded suicide.
Vera Holley, a beloved former nurse at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, has died at 95. She volunteered and fundraised for decades after retiring in 1995.
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Money Wellness reports 12,252 people entered insolvency in March, up 30% year-on-year. Experts warn of rising debt as cost of living pressures mount.
British Gas is expanding its Warm & Working scheme, providing free boiler services and home upgrades to around 1,000 vulnerable households across the UK, including Birmingham.
The DWP is cutting Access to Work grants by up to 80%, leaving disabled claimants like Tomasz Borys and Emily Davison struggling to stay employed and facing mental health crises.
DWP figures show Disability Living Allowance for children claims will rise to 1.03 million next year, with behavioural disorders like ODD and conduct disorder making children eligible.
The DWP has approved a £100 increase in Winter Fuel Payment for state pensioners born before 1946, raising it to £300. Payments return this winter with varying amounts based on age and household.
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The DWP confirms automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments for state pensioners aged 66-79, with £300 for those 80+. Payments target low-income households but are reinstated for millions.
The DWP will pay disability benefits to a record one million children by 2027, with fastest-rising claims for behavioural disorders. Payments up to £779 a month.
State pensioners on the new DWP rate face an £825 annual shortfall against the minimum retirement living standard of £13,400, according to PLSA analysis.
State pensioners who retired before 2016 could receive an extra £923 in May from the SERPS additional state pension, on top of their regular DWP payment.
The DWP has been urged to address the PIP issue as the welfare bill hits £160bn, with benefits cap deemed 'meaningless' due to exemptions.
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British Gas commits £40 million over five years to the British Gas Energy Trust, offering grants, vouchers, and essential support to households facing energy debt and cost-of-living pressures.
Pat McFadden confirms state pension increase of 4.8% from April 2026, adding £45 weekly for new pension and £11.05 for basic pension.
The DWP is providing extra cash to state pensioners through the Additional State Pension. Find out who qualifies and how much you could get.
1.4 million state pensioners on Pension Credit can get £150 off energy bills under DWP's Warm Home Discount scheme. Eligibility and how to apply.
State pensioners born before 1951 are receiving an extra £34 per month as the DWP hikes the old basic state pension to £184.90 per week.
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Low-income state pensioners can receive up to £925 extra in May 2026, on top of regular DWP payments, due to a 4.8% rise in Pension Credit.
