PIP payments to increase by 3.8% from April 2026
The DWP has announced a 3.8% rise in PIP and other disability benefits from April 2026. Find out how the new weekly and four-weekly payment rates will affect you.
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Business confidence collapses to lowest level in 5 years
Business optimism hits lowest point since January 2021 as firms halt hiring after the Budget. Experts warn of a bleak economic year ahead. Read the full analysis.
UK Job Growth Remains Weak as 2025 Closes
UK hiring was subdued in December, capping a year of weak job growth. The unemployment rate is expected to dip to 4.5%. Explore the economic conundrum and the Fed's response.
UK unemployment hits 5.1%, highest since Covid pandemic
UK unemployment has surged to 5.1%, the highest level since the Covid pandemic. Experts warn 2026 could see further rises as cost pressures force business closures. Read the full analysis.
UK 'Zombie Firm Apocalypse' Looms as Costs Soar
A new report warns high interest rates, energy prices, and minimum wage rises are set to kill off struggling 'zombie' firms, driving unemployment higher. Discover the full economic impact.
Decline in Saturday jobs creating 'lost generation'
Former Labour minister Alan Milburn warns the collapse of teenage Saturday jobs is leaving a generation unprepared for work. His review may overhaul youth benefits to mirror Australian models.
Decline in Saturday jobs risks a 'lost generation'
Former Labour minister Alan Milburn warns the collapse of traditional Saturday jobs is leaving young people unprepared for work. His review may overhaul youth benefits, inspired by Australian models.
US Jobless Claims Fall Below 200,000
US unemployment benefit applications fell to 199,000 last week, signalling a robust labour market despite broader economic headwinds. Read the full analysis.
Learn to Code is Dead: What to Teach Kids in AI Era
As AI reshapes tech jobs, experts reveal the surprising skills UK children need to thrive. Discover why critical thinking and creativity are the new coding.
Child Poverty Rises as Jobless Households Hit 11-Year High
Official figures reveal 1.52 million children now live in workless households, the highest level in 11 years. The Conservatives blame Labour's policies for the rise. Read the full analysis.
Badenoch: No Hope, No Fight for UK Youth
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch rules out compulsory national service, saying young people need jobs and hope to believe in Britain. Unveils £50bn defence fund plan.
UK unemployment hits 5.1% as youth bear the brunt
Official figures show UK unemployment rose to 5.1%, its highest since early 2021. Young people aged 18-24 saw an 85,000 increase in joblessness. Read the full analysis.
Youth unemployment highest since 2015 as UK job market slows
UK unemployment rose to 5.1% with 546,000 young people out of work, the highest since 2015. Analysis of the latest ONS data reveals a worrying trend for policymakers. Read the full story.
Jobless Youth Face Benefit Cuts Under New Work Scheme
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality from 2026. Refusal could lead to benefit sanctions under an £820m government plan to tackle rising youth unemployment.
US Jobless Claims Hit 3-Year Low of 191,000
US unemployment benefit applications have fallen to their lowest level since September 2022, dropping to 191,000. This robust labour market data could influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. Read the full analysis.
5,000 claim disability benefits for obesity, costing £144m
Exclusive data reveals over 5,000 people receive PIP or ESA for obesity, costing taxpayers nearly £144 million since 2019. Discover the impact and government response.
US unemployment benefits drop as layoffs stay low
US jobless claims fell last week to 216,000, indicating a resilient labour market despite high-profile job cuts. Discover what the latest figures mean for the economy.
UK's Hidden Youth Unemployment Crisis Deepens
Nearly one million young Britons are NEET - not in education, employment or training. Discover the systemic failures behind this growing crisis and what it means for Britain's future.
1.3 Million Foreign Nationals on Universal Credit
Government data reveals a record 8.3 million people are now on Universal Credit, including 1.27 million foreign nationals. Explore the figures and the political fallout.
Labour ditches 35-hour job search rule for benefits
Labour faces Tory fury after ditching mandatory 35-hour weekly job searches for benefits claimants. New trial 'encourages' job seeking instead. Read the full story.
DWP Benefits Payment Shake-Up: Major Changes Coming
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning significant reforms to the benefits payment system, potentially affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Learn what changes are coming and how they might impact you.
DWP 2025 Christmas Bonus: £10 Payment Details
Millions of Britons on benefits will receive the traditional £10 Christmas bonus from DWP in 2025. Here's who qualifies and when to expect the tax-free payment.
Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
Centrelink payment suspensions surge in mutual obligation crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how Centrelink's mutual obligation enforcement is leaving vulnerable Australians without essential payments, with over 85,000 suspensions in just three months.
Judge orders snap benefits for food aid cut victims
A landmark court ruling mandates immediate emergency food payments for thousands affected by controversial Trump administration cuts to pandemic food assistance.
Britain's Worklessness Crisis: 9 Million Missing Workers
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's worklessness crisis has exploded to unprecedented levels, with nearly 9 million people now economically inactive. Discover the hidden drivers behind this national emergency and what it means for our economy.
GM axes 2,300 jobs in Michigan and Ohio plants
General Motors announces massive layoffs across key US manufacturing plants, citing production adjustments for slower-selling vehicles and the industry's rapid shift toward electric vehicles.
Starmer: No benefits for jobless youngsters refusing work
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces tough new welfare reforms requiring young jobseekers to accept work placements or face benefit cuts, aiming to tackle youth unemployment.
Winter Support: Full List of DWP Benefits 2024
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
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