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MPs Poised for Inflation-Busting £7,000 Pay Rise

British MPs are in line for a significant £7,000 pay increase, lifting their salaries to over £91,000, as recommended by the independent watchdog IPSA. This inflation-linked rise comes amidst a backdrop of sluggish wage growth and widespread industrial di

Thousands Owed £5,000 in DWP Pension Back Payments

Exclusive: The DWP is urgently reviewing thousands of state pension cases after a major error was uncovered. Many retirees, primarily married women, could be due back payments averaging £5,000. Here's how to check if you're affected.

DWP Confirms Universal Credit Payment Changes for Bank Holidays

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a significant change to Universal Credit payment dates affecting millions of claimants. Find out how the new bank holiday schedule will impact your benefits and when you can expect your money.

UK Sick Days Hit Record High Since 2008

New data reveals UK employees took a staggering 185.6 million sick days last year, the highest level since 2008. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of post-pandemic health issues and NHS pressures.

DWP Sends Vital Cost of Living Letters to Millions

The Department for Work and Pensions is dispatching essential notifications to millions of households regarding vital financial support. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming payments and eligibility criteria.

UK Workers Take Two Weeks Sick Leave Annually

Exclusive analysis reveals a surge in UK workplace absences, with stress and mental health cited as primary drivers. Discover the sectors hardest hit and the growing impact on the economy.

DWP September 2025 Payment Dates Changed

Exclusive: Millions of Britons to see DWP payment dates change in September 2025 due to bank holiday adjustments. Full schedule for benefits, state pensions, and compensation payments revealed.

DWP Benefits: Full List of April 2024 Payment Increases

Millions of Britons on benefits like Universal Credit and State Pension are set to receive a significant boost to their payments this April. Here's the full list of DWP benefits affected by the annual uprating.

DWP Christmas Bonus 2025: Payment Guide

Everything you need to know about the UK's tax-free £10 DWP Christmas Bonus for 2025. Check if you're eligible, when you'll be paid, and which benefits qualify you for the extra cash.

DWP shakes up benefits communication rules

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a significant overhaul of its communication rules for benefit claimants. Here's how the new 'right channel' approach will affect you.

Wes Streeting: 'The NHS is broken' and needs major surgery

In a bombshell interview, Labour's Wes Streeting declares the NHS 'broken' and vows to confront tough truths, including the need for private sector help and a crackdown on 'sick note culture', to save the cherished institution.

UK Gender Pay Gap: Women Earn 14% Less Than Men

Shocking new figures from the Office for National Statistics show Britain's gender pay gap remains stubbornly wide, with women effectively working for free for nearly two months each year compared to male colleagues.

Firm's 'Sickie Burnout' Competition Sparks Major Outrage

A Queensland company's controversial 'Sickie Burnout' competition, offering prizes for the most creative fake sick day excuses, has been condemned by unions and employers for encouraging workplace dishonesty and undermining genuine illness.

Six DWP benefits that can stop without warning

Exclusive: Thousands of UK benefit claimants face sudden payment cuts as the DWP intensifies its review process. Discover the six key benefits under scrutiny and how to protect your income.

DWP PIP Assessment Rules Changed - 2024 Update

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced significant changes to PIP assessment rules. Discover how these updates affect eligibility criteria, assessment procedures, and what claimants need to know about the new evaluation process.

Anastacia Announces 2025 UK & Ireland Tour

Pop icon Anastacia returns to the UK and Ireland for her first full-scale tour in over two decades, including a monumental show at London's OVO Arena Wembley following her historic sold-out performance in 2002.

DWP's 23 Health Conditions That Could Boost PIP Payments

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions has quietly updated its guidance for 23 specific health conditions that could significantly increase Personal Independence Payment awards. Discover if your condition qualifies for enhanced support.

Fired worker gets revenge by buying the restaurant

An Australian hospitality worker, sacked after his boss spotted him out on a sick day, exacted the ultimate revenge by purchasing the entire restaurant that fired him in a stunning turn of events.

DWP Benefits Shock: What to do if payments stop

Urgent warning for millions on Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension as DWP outlines critical procedures for claimants if payments are abruptly halted. Essential reading to protect your income.

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