HMRC's 'tolerable risk' in child benefit scandal exposed
Internal documents show HMRC accepted harming families in anti-fraud drive. Senior officials face Treasury committee grilling over suspended payments. Read the full investigation.
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17 DWP Changes to Report or Risk Benefit Sanctions
Failing to report key life changes to the DWP can lead to benefit overpayments, fraud prosecution, and halted Universal Credit. Learn the 17 crucial updates you must declare.
One in four HMOs in England operating illegally
At least 25% of Houses in Multiple Occupation in England are illegal, creating squalid conditions and a £1.4bn NHS burden. Discover the grassroots fightback.
DWP: 1.1 Million May Need to Repay Benefits
Thousands face DWP benefit overpayment reclaims, often due to official errors. Learn the key reasons, your rights, and how to check if you're owed money instead.
DWP: 1.1 Million May Need to Repay Benefits
Thousands in the UK may need to repay DWP benefits due to errors, while others could be missing out on money they're owed. Learn the key reasons and how to challenge a decision or check your entitlement.
Housing Benefit Freeze to Cost Renters £2,200 a Year
The Local Housing Allowance freeze will leave claimants with a £43 weekly shortfall. Discover how the DWP decision impacts over 1 million households.
Housing Benefit Freeze Creates £2,200 Gap for Renters
The DWP's Local Housing Allowance freeze for 2026/27 will leave claimants with a £43 weekly shortfall. Discover the impact on over 1 million households.
Benefit families set for £140k equivalent income under Labour
Analysis shows parents working minimal hours could see income match a £140k salary after Labour's two-child benefit cap lift. Read the full impact of the 'Benefit Street Budget'.
DWP Home Visits: Who Gets In-Person Benefit Help?
The DWP can arrange home visits to help vulnerable claimants with benefit applications. Find out who qualifies and how the support visit system works.
Young family's 4-year ordeal with bed bugs and mould
A young family in Pimlico has suffered for nearly four years with a severe bed bug infestation and mould outbreak in their Sanctuary Housing flat, leading to serious health issues. Read their shocking story.
HMRC £897 alert for backdated Child Benefit claims
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Parents spend 76% of income on bills
A mother of three welcomes the two-child benefit cap scrap, revealing the financial strain of parenting as new data shows families are cutting back on essentials.
Housing Crisis Fuels Far-Right Support in Europe
Oxford researchers reveal how Europe's housing affordability crisis is driving voters to far-right parties. Discover the progressive policies needed to reclaim this vital issue.
Reeves' Budget: Fraud Crackdown, Tax Rises Loom
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares benefit fraud crackdown to raise £1.2bn in Budget. Scrapping two-child cap and potential tax increases revealed. Full analysis of economic measures.
Reeves' Budget: Fraud Crackdown and Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares benefit fraud crackdown and potential tax rises in upcoming Budget. Get the latest on the £1.2bn plan and its impact.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit in Wednesday's Budget, a move experts say will help lift children out of poverty. Discover Labour's anti-poverty strategy.
DWP Financial Support Guide for Low-Income Families
Discover the full range of DWP financial support, including Universal Credit and Warm Home Discount, available to low-income households across the UK this winter.
Sydney public housing demolished for affordable units
Carolyn Ienna's 30-year Sydney home demolished as NSW replaces public housing with affordable units. Explore the impact on social housing stock and resident displacement.
HMRC wrongly strips child benefit from thousands
HMRC faces scrutiny after using faulty Home Office data to wrongly remove child benefit from nearly 4,000 parents. Treasury committee demands answers over 'costly error'.
23,500 families lose child benefit in data error
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. An MP demands an urgent inquiry into the anti-fraud crackdown failures. Read the full story.
Ireland Plans 300,000 New Homes in Five-Year Push
The Irish government announces a radical plan to build 300,000 homes by 2030 to tackle the housing crisis. Discover how this ambitious target will be achieved.
DWP cracks down on Universal Credit fraud with new powers
The Department for Work and Pensions unveils tough new measures to combat Universal Credit fraud, with enhanced powers to recover overpayments directly from benefits.
Barangaroo's 'Poor Doors' Segregate Affordable Housing Residents
Exclusive investigation reveals luxury Sydney development segregates affordable housing residents, forcing them to use inferior back entrances while wealthy neighbours enjoy premium facilities.
DWP April Payment Changes: Universal Credit Update
Millions of Britons receiving DWP benefits including Universal Credit are set for significant payment changes this April. Discover how the new tax year adjustments will affect your household budget.
DWP Payment Dates Change for May Bank Holiday
Millions of benefit claimants face payment date changes as DWP adjusts schedule for Early May Bank Holiday. Find out when you'll receive your money and how to prepare.
Young Brits abandon homeownership dreams as prices soar
Exclusive survey reveals three-quarters of young Britons believe homeownership is increasingly unattainable as property prices soar beyond reach, creating a permanent renting generation.
Gov unveils Cambridge garden city expansion plan
Ministers reveal ambitious plans to transform Cambridge into a world-leading science superhub with thousands of new homes, sparking both excitement and local concerns about infrastructure and water supply.
Rachel Reeves apologises for housing benefit claim error
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has formally apologised after the Mirror uncovered she received housing benefit while owning a property, sparking political controversy ahead of the general election.
Mother loses child benefit after booking flight but not flying
A British mother has lost thousands in child benefit payments after DWP officials ruled she emigrated to Norway - despite never boarding her booked flight. The controversial case exposes gaps in welfare rules.
DWP announces major PIP assessment shake-up
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant changes to Personal Independence Payment assessments as in-person reviews resume alongside new claimant protections.
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