The Independent's SafeCall campaign has raised £100,000 to fund a confidential helpline for missing children. Over 72,000 children vanish in the UK each year. Support the appeal to help them find a lifeline.
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.
Live coverage of Canberra's final sitting week: Reaction to Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt, Senate environmental law battles, and funding for violence against women helpline. Follow our live blog.
Experts reveal the three common household gadgets secretly adding to your energy costs. Switch them off properly to slash your bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A landmark court ruling mandates immediate emergency food payments for thousands affected by controversial Trump administration cuts to pandemic food assistance.
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
Shocking new data reveals millions of UK families are skipping meals and turning to food banks as the cost of living crisis deepens, with desperate calls to benefits helplines skyrocketing.
Discover the crucial financial benefits available when you're between jobs in Britain - from Universal Credit to Council Tax reductions and help with housing costs.
Millions on Universal Credit face payment disruptions as DWP announces significant system changes. Here's what you need to know to avoid missing payments.
Groundbreaking research reveals how a humble vegetable found in most British kitchens could be nature's answer to high blood pressure, offering significant cardiovascular benefits.
A breast cancer patient from Cheshire has been left in financial ruin after Department for Work and Pensions delays left her waiting eight months for Personal Independence Payment, forcing her to rely on food banks during treatment.
Discover how this common British fruit packs a powerful nutritional punch that could transform your heart health and slash disease risk.
Shocking new research exposes how Universal Credit payment delays are forcing vulnerable claimants into severe debt and financial hardship across the UK.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals sweeping reforms to Britain's welfare system, including stricter eligibility criteria and UK-only benefits in major cost-cutting drive.
Discover how this powerful supplement is transforming health beyond the gym - from brain function to healthy ageing, science reveals creatine's remarkable benefits.
Exclusive investigation reveals how receiving the full New State Pension could disqualify retirees from essential benefits worth thousands annually. Are you at risk?
New research reveals how Vitamin D supplements could be the key to preventing serious health conditions from dementia to heart disease. Discover the life-changing benefits experts want every Brit to know.
Discover five little-known circumstances that could make you eligible for increased financial support, from health conditions to caring responsibilities.
The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a revolutionary digital service allowing millions to quickly check what benefits they could claim. This user-friendly platform could put thousands of pounds back in people's pockets.
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
The Department for Work and Pensions has published an extensive list of health conditions that could qualify Brits for crucial financial support through Personal Independence Payment.
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride reveals sweeping welfare reforms at Conservative conference, pledging to move 400,000 off benefits and tighten work capability assessments.
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms targeting foreign nationals' benefits access, aiming to save taxpayers £50 billion while prioritising British workers and families.
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride announces sweeping welfare reforms at Conservative conference, targeting long-term sick and disabled claimants with stricter assessments and potential benefit reductions.
Thousands of Brits could be due automatic payments as temperatures plummet - here's how to check if you're eligible for this crucial winter support.
Thousands of Brits could be entitled to significant benefit boosts including Pension Credit, Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit top-ups. Discover if you're eligible for this financial support.