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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Science-Backed Daily Habits for Better Health and Sleep
Discover the small, consistent routines proven by wearable data to improve sleep, metabolic health, and longevity. Expert advice from WHOOP's Emily Capodilupo.
Christmas tree scent boosts health, science confirms
Discover how the festive scent of a real Christmas tree can reduce stress and boost your immune system, according to scientific research and London longevity experts.
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals DWP Systemic Failures
A devastating independent review exposes how the DWP's flawed Carer's Allowance system criminalised unpaid carers, with some driven to consider suicide. Ministers face calls for apology and urgent reform.
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.
Garlic's Health Benefits & Preparation Secrets
Discover how garlic lowers blood pressure, fights viruses, and boosts immunity. Expert tips on maximising its health benefits and common mistakes to avoid.
UK's Hidden Youth Unemployment Crisis Deepens
Nearly one million young Britons are NEET - not in education, employment or training. Discover the systemic failures behind this growing crisis and what it means for Britain's future.
FIFA's Football Video Support System Trials in Australia
Football coaches in Australia will use challenge cards to trigger video reviews in a groundbreaking trial of FIFA's new Football Video Support system for leagues without full VAR resources.
UK's 20-Year Asylum Overhaul: Mahmood's Plan
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum reforms including 20-year settlement wait and benefit restrictions. The most significant changes in a generation.
Universal Credit changes: £725 boost for millions
Major DWP reforms to Universal Credit will see nearly 4 million households get an income boost. Learn how the new Act impacts payments and work incentives.
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.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Benefits claimants get subsidised Christmas card stamps
UK benefits claimants can now send Christmas cards using subsidised stamps in radical Post Office overhaul, raising questions about government spending priorities during cost of living crisis.
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.
Oregano: Nature's Immunity Booster Revealed
Groundbreaking research reveals oregano contains a powerful compound that fights bacteria and boosts immunity - discover how this pantry staple could revolutionise your health.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
Benefits System Language Creates Claimant Anxiety
Exploring the psychological toll of navigating the UK's benefits system and how its alienating language exacerbates claimant anxiety while creating unnecessary barriers to essential support.
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.
Benefits crackdown targets caviar and lobster purchases
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's welfare system is set for a major overhaul, with luxury items including lobster, caviar, and premium steaks potentially being banned from purchase through benefits.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos
Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.
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.
Mother loses child benefit after booking flight but not flying
A British mother has lost thousands in child benefit payments after DWP officials ruled she emigrated to Norway - despite never boarding her booked flight. The controversial case exposes gaps in welfare rules.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Father's suicide after Universal Credit error exposes system failure
A devoted father-of-two tragically ended his life after a catastrophic Universal Credit error left his family without income for weeks, exposing systemic failures in the UK's welfare safety net.
Prison System Crisis: Inmate Accidentally Released
An extraordinary administrative error that freed a prisoner reveals deep systemic failures within Britain's overcrowded and under-resourced prison system, raising urgent questions about public safety and rehabilitation.
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