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DWP's Universal Credit payment reduction powers exposed

Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' controversial authority to reduce Universal Credit payments under specific circumstances, affecting thousands of claimants across the UK.

Man dies after falling from Universal Orlando rollercoaster

A 38-year-old man has died after falling from a moving rollercoaster at Universal Studios Florida. The incident occurred on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit attraction, with emergency services pronouncing the man dead at the scene.

DWP Plans Major Welfare Cuts to PIP and Universal Credit

Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed Department for Work and Pensions reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments could dramatically reduce support for disabled claimants amid cost-of-living crisis.

Richard Beard's Novel Reimagines Alan Turing's Life

Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.

DWP Faces Backlash Over £12bn Welfare Cuts Plan

Labour's Pat McFadden condemns DWP's planned £12 billion welfare cuts, warning they will severely impact disabled individuals and low-income families reliant on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments.

Universal Orlando fined $5k over child's theme park injury

Universal Orlando Resort has been fined $5,000 by Florida's Department of Agriculture after a young child was injured on a theme park ride. The incident involved a door closure mechanism, sparking renewed safety discussions.

DWP confirms 6.7% benefits increase for millions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the largest real-terms increase in benefits for decades. Millions on Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension will see payments rise by 6.7% from April 2024. Here's what you need to know.

Universal Credit: Think Tank Proposes £22bn Overhaul

A major new report from the Resolution Foundation calls for a complete reform of Universal Credit, proposing a £22 billion investment to simplify the system and increase payments for millions of struggling families across the UK.

£23bn in UK Benefits Goes Unclaimed

Exclusive investigation reveals a record £23 billion in unclaimed DWP benefits last year, with Universal Credit the main culprit. Discover if you're one of the millions eligible for missing financial support.

UK Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap in Major Policy U-Turn

The UK government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit cap, a move hailed as a 'monumental step' that will lift thousands of children out of poverty and end years of financial hardship for struggling families.

Teen, 16, locked out of home in benefits row

A teenage boy was forced to sleep rough after being locked out of his family home amid a cruel benefits cut-off. This shocking case exposes the human cost of the UK's welfare system failures.

Flint's Radical Baby Payment: UK Policy Breakthrough?

A groundbreaking US scheme in Flint, Michigan, providing unconditional cash to new mothers is delivering stunning results in child development and maternal health. Could this radical policy be the answer to the UK's own child poverty crisis?

Universal Studios UK Theme Park Planned for Bedfordshire

Universal Parks & Resorts has officially filed a trademark for 'Universal Bedfordshire,' strongly hinting at a colossal new theme park destined for the UK. This potential blockbuster development could bring the magic of Hollywood to British soil, rivallin

DWP: Thousands to Miss £299 Cost of Living Payment

Exclusive: New DWP rules mean thousands on certain benefits will NOT receive the final £299 Cost of Living payment due in February. Check if you're affected and what to do if you're not eligible.

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