5,000 claim disability benefits for obesity, costing £144m
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.
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DWP to reassess Carer's Allowance after scandal
The DWP announces major reassessments for Carer's Allowance after a review found government failures left carers with huge debts. Find out if you're affected.
Carer's Allowance Scandal: System Failure Exposed
Independent review reveals DWP's catastrophic handling of carer's allowance, leaving thousands with life-altering debts. Labour must now deliver systemic reform and justice.
DWP announces major Carer's Allowance reassessments
The DWP will reassess Carer's Allowance cases after a review found government failures left carers with huge debts. Find out if you're affected.
DWP to cancel carer debt after scandal
Thousands of unpaid carers hit with huge DWP overpayment debts could have them cancelled or refunded after a damning government review. Read the full story.
DWP to review 300,000 carer benefit cases
The DWP will reassess 300,000 Carer's Allowance cases after a review exposed systemic errors that left unpaid carers in debt. Discover the full story and what it means for claimants.
Carer's Allowance Overpayments Review Announced
185,000 unpaid carers in England and Wales to have historic overpayments reviewed after decade-long DWP scandal. Government accepts review recommendations to address injustice.
Tory Ministers Blamed for Carer's Allowance Crisis
An independent review finds systemic DWP failures led to thousands of unpaid carers facing draconian overpayment penalties, causing immense distress and wasting millions.
Martin Lewis £28k student loan alert for millions
Martin Lewis urges 5 million Brits born 1985-2003 to check for student loan overpayments now. You could reclaim hundreds due to incorrect repayments.
Scotland's benefits overpayments hit £14.25m
Social Security Scotland overpaid claimants £14.25 million last year while operating costs surged by 9.9%. Discover how benefit errors and rising bureaucracy are impacting Scottish taxpayers.
DWP Benefits Payment Shake-Up: Major Changes Coming
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.
DWP 2025 Christmas Bonus: £10 Payment Details
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.
DWP cracks down on Universal Credit fraud with new powers
The Department for Work and Pensions unveils tough new measures to combat Universal Credit fraud, with enhanced powers to recover overpayments directly from benefits.
Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed
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.
DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
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.
Judge orders snap benefits for food aid cut victims
A landmark court ruling mandates immediate emergency food payments for thousands affected by controversial Trump administration cuts to pandemic food assistance.
DWP Warning: Benefit Overpayments System Error
The Department for Work and Pensions alerts benefit claimants about potential overpayments due to system errors - here's what you need to know and do next.
Winter Support: Full List of DWP Benefits 2024
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
Davey: Halt penalties for unpaid carers in benefits scandal
Sir Ed Davey calls for emergency suspension of penalties hitting unpaid carers as DWP admits systemic errors affecting thousands across Britain.
Creatine Benefits: Beyond Bodybuilding to Brain Health
Discover how this powerful supplement is transforming health beyond the gym - from brain function to healthy ageing, science reveals creatine's remarkable benefits.
State Pension Warning: £9,900 Benefits Risk
Exclusive investigation reveals how receiving the full New State Pension could disqualify retirees from essential benefits worth thousands annually. Are you at risk?
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Supplement Changing Health Outcomes
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.
HMRC demands winter fuel payment repayments from pensioners
Thousands of elderly Britons face unexpected demands to repay winter fuel payments as HMRC claws back overpayments directly from bank accounts.
5 Reasons You Qualify for Extra Benefits Money
Discover five little-known circumstances that could make you eligible for increased financial support, from health conditions to caring responsibilities.
DWP's new online service checks your benefit eligibility
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.
Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
48 Health Conditions That Could Get You £434 Monthly
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.
Tory welfare reforms target 400,000 benefit claimants
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.
UK Plans £50bn Savings from Foreign Benefits Crackdown
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms targeting foreign nationals' benefits access, aiming to save taxpayers £50 billion while prioritising British workers and families.
Tory welfare crackdown: Stride unveils benefit cut plans
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.
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