DWP begins reassessing thousands on sickness benefits
Major changes are coming for those on health-related benefits as the DWP launches a new 'Work Capability Assessment' review. Find out how it affects you and what you need to do next.
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UK's Unpaid Carers Denied Vital Support in Postcode Lottery
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals a 'devastating postcode lottery' is failing the UK's 5.4 million unpaid carers, leaving them isolated and without vital respite. Discover the human cost of the crumbling social care system.
DWP's New 'Light Touch' PIP Reviews Explained
Exclusive: The DWP is quietly changing how it handles PIP reviews for certain claimants. Discover if you qualify for the new 'light touch' assessment process and what it means for your payments.
DWP PIP Changes: New Rules for Disability Benefits
Major changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system are coming. This guide explains the new assessment rules, what they mean for current and future claimants, and how your payments could be affected.
DWP Fast-Tracks 178 Health Conditions for PIP Benefits
In a landmark move, the DWP has overhauled the Personal Independence Payment system, adding 178 health conditions to a fast-tracked 'light touch' review list. This major reform promises to slash waiting times and reduce assessment burdens for thousands of
Australia's Climate Risk: Sea-Level Rise & Heatwave Threat
A landmark national climate risk assessment reveals Australia faces existential threats from rising seas and intensifying heatwaves, urging immediate government action.
Australia's Climate Warning: Soaring Heat Deaths & Economic Ruin
A landmark Australian government report delivers a stark warning: climate change is an immediate threat to lives and the economy, with heat-related deaths and colossal costs set to skyrocket without urgent action.
Australia's Climate Risk Assessment Reveals Dire Threats
Australia's first national climate risk assessment exposes severe threats from bushfires, floods, and economic disruption. Discover the urgent challenges facing the nation.
AI Becomes 'Essential Life Skill' in UK Universities
Exclusive insights from UK educators reveal how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping university teaching, assessment, and the very skills students need for future careers.
I Tried to Kill Myself After Universal Credit Cut Me Off
A former soldier's harrowing story of how the DWP's Universal Credit system and a devastating benefits cut led him to a suicide attempt, exposing the human cost of Britain's welfare crisis.
UK's Top Social Work Universities 2025 League Table Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers the best UK universities for Social Work degrees. Discover which institutions excel in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this crucial field.
NHS Urges Every UK Adult To Perform Vital Health Checks
The NHS launches a critical campaign urging millions to perform five simple health checks at home to ease winter pressure on hospitals and potentially save lives.
DWP Announces Major Shake-Up to PIP Assessment Rules
Exclusive: The DWP has announced a major overhaul of the PIP assessment process, aiming to reduce face-to-face evaluations. Here's how it could affect millions of claimants across the UK.
Sunak's radical plan to overhaul UK's sick note system
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces a radical crackdown on Britain's sick note culture, aiming to overhaul the welfare system and reduce the record number of people deemed unfit for work.
Sister's suicide after benefits cut left her with 7p
The sister of a disabled woman who died by suicide reveals how the DWP's Universal Credit system and a brutal benefits assessment left her sibling destitute and despairing, with just pennies to her name.
HMRC Alert: Claim Work From Home Tax Back Before Deadline
HM Revenue & Customs issues a critical alert to millions of UK employees. Time is running out to claim tax relief on work-from-home expenses for the 2023/24 tax year. Discover if you're eligible and how to secure your money back before the April 5th deadl
HMRC's urgent side hustle tax warning for Brits
HM Revenue & Customs issues a critical alert to millions of Britons with side incomes, warning of penalties up to 100% of owed tax for undisclosed earnings. Learn what you must report and how to avoid fines.
DWP's New Plan to Get Brits with Health Conditions into Work
The Department for Work and Pensions unveils a major new strategy to help people with health conditions find employment through tailored support and expanded work coach roles.
Online shopping at work could get UK employees sacked
UK employees risk dismissal for personal online activities during work hours as companies tighten monitoring policies. Legal experts explain your rights and the grey areas of 'time theft'.
DWP Launches 'Connect to Work' Job Service for UC Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions unveils a new digital platform, 'Connect to Work,' designed to streamline job searches for Universal Credit claimants and tackle labour shortages in key UK sectors.
HMRC's urgent side hustle tax warning for millions
HMRC experts issue a stern warning to Brits with side incomes. New data-sharing powers mean the taxman is closing in on undeclared earnings from eBay, Etsy, Vinted, and Uber. Act now to avoid hefty fines.
UK Social Work Revolution: Tearing Down Bureaucratic Silos
A radical transformation is sweeping UK social work as innovative teams dismantle bureaucratic barriers, prioritising genuine human connections over paperwork. Discover how this grassroots revolution is delivering extraordinary results for vulnerable fami
Carers denied £1000s due to flawed benefit assessments
Thousands of UK carers with health conditions are being unfairly denied crucial benefits due to a 'deeply flawed' DWP assessment system, a damning new report reveals. Many are missing out on vital financial support they are legally entitled to.
Female Prisoners at Risk from Violent Trans Inmates
Exclusive: Disturbing reports emerge from UK prisons as female inmates face safety threats from violent transgender offenders housed in women's facilities. Whistleblowers reveal a systemic failure in risk assessment, sparking a national debate on prison p
HMRC alert: Parents risk £1,000 fine over child benefit
Urgent warning to UK parents as HMRC issues critical deadline for Child Benefit forms. Failure to act could result in significant fines and loss of payments.
HMRC targets sub-£100k earners in tax crackdown
HMRC is dramatically expanding its tax crackdown, using new digital powers to investigate thousands more taxpayers, including those earning less than £100,000. Discover how you could be affected.
HMRC Ends Paper Tax Returns: Mandatory Digital Filing Now
HMRC is permanently ending paper self-assessment tax returns. This guide explains the mandatory shift to online filing, key deadlines, and how to avoid penalties in the new digital-only system.
Urgent UK Tax Warning: £3,000 Fines for Missing Deadline
HMRC issues critical alert as all UK adults must complete tax return or risk substantial penalties. Essential guide to avoiding fines before January 31st deadline.
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.
Accountant's urgent warning for 2.7M facing tax penalties
A leading accountant issues crucial last-minute advice for the 2.7 million taxpayers yet to file self-assessment returns. Avoid the £100 penalty and mounting interest charges with these essential tips before the January 31st HMRC deadline.
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