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Fair Work Agency risks failure without proper funding

The UK's groundbreaking Fair Work Agency, designed to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation, faces collapse without adequate resources and staffing, according to a damning report from the Work Foundation.

Four groups can claim £25 weekly payment boost

Thousands of households could be eligible for an additional £25 per week through DWP's Attendance Allowance scheme. Discover if you qualify for this vital financial support.

Workers file £3.5bn lawsuit as shares crash

Thousands of former employees file massive lawsuit against corporate bosses after being made redundant while executives cashed in lucrative bonuses, causing company shares to crash dramatically.

Charity workers face 'abhorrent' abuse epidemic in UK

Shocking new report reveals charity staff across Britain are experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and threats, prompting demands for immediate government action to safeguard frontline workers.

Reeves: No Wealth Tax for UK Pensioners

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to protect pensioners from wealth taxes in major policy announcement, drawing clear battle lines ahead of general election.

Charity demands 'Thank Your Bin Workers Week'

A leading UK charity is campaigning for an annual celebration week to recognise the vital work of refuse collectors and street cleaners who keep our communities clean.

DWP gains power to monitor pensioners' bank accounts

The Department for Work and Pensions now has unprecedented authority to monitor state pension recipients' bank accounts for fraud. Discover how these new surveillance powers could affect millions of pensioners across the UK.

State Pensioners Missing £6,750 Annual Boost

Millions of pensioners could be missing out on vital income support. Discover if you're eligible for Pension Credit and how to claim your share of billions in unclaimed benefits.

Pensioners' cocaine use up 400% in UK

Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's pensioners are turning to cocaine in record numbers, with over-60s usage increasing by 400% in a decade amid loneliness and cost of living crises.

Cocaine hospital admissions soar among pensioners

Shocking NHS data reveals a dramatic surge in pensioners being hospitalised after using cocaine, with some cases involving people in their 90s. Experts warn of a growing hidden epidemic among Britain's elderly population.

Insurance industry bans 'pensioner' as ageist term

The Association of British Insurers has released controversial guidance banning terms like 'pensioner' and 'elderly', calling them ageist. The move has divided opinions across the UK insurance sector.

DWP: Thousands Missing Out on Free Cash Support

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging Britons to check if they're eligible for Attendance Allowance as thousands miss out on vital financial support worth up to £434 monthly.

Pensioners Feel Invisible in TV Advertising

Groundbreaking research exposes how television advertisements are failing to represent Britain's ageing population, with pensioners reporting feeling marginalised and stereotyped by mainstream media.

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