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3.8% Rise for Disability Benefits Confirmed for 2026

The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase in weekly payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance starting April 2026. See the new rates and what it means for 3.9 million claimants.

Age UK: 1.5M to eat Christmas dinner alone

Age UK's stark figures reveal a loneliness epidemic among older people this Christmas. Learn the six subtle signs of loneliness and practical steps you can take to help. Support is available.

1.5 Million Older Brits to Spend Christmas Alone

New Age UK research reveals a staggering 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Dame Joanna Lumley calls it a 'crisis'. Discover how you can help tackle loneliness this festive season.

Pakistan dismisses UN criticism over army immunity laws

Pakistan rejects UN rights chief's warning that constitutional changes granting army chief lifetime immunity undermine rule of law. Concerns grow for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan, denied family contact for weeks.

GMB's Kate Garraway moved to tears over dementia

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway was moved to tears as co-star Rob Rinder made a heartfelt dementia admission. A carer choir aims for Christmas number one to raise awareness.

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.

Eating Alone Raises Frailty Risk in Older Adults

New research reveals that regularly eating alone is linked to poorer diets, weight loss, and a higher risk of frailty for older adults. Discover the health impacts and what experts recommend.

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.

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