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Powell: Fund child benefit cap axe with gambling tax

Shadow minister Lucy Powell proposes a significant increase in gambling levies to fund the abolition of the controversial two-child benefit limit, setting the stage for a major Labour policy debate.

DWP confirms 6.7% benefits increase for millions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the largest real-terms increase in benefits for decades. Millions on Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension will see payments rise by 6.7% from April 2024. Here's what you need to know.

Winter Heating Payment: Claim £55.25 from DWP

Thousands of households across Scotland are set to receive a £55.25 Winter Heating Payment from the DWP this month. Here's who qualifies and the key dates you need to know.

Blood-Soaked Child Found Wandering in Georgia Street

A shocking investigation is underway in Kennesaw, Georgia, after a young child was discovered wandering a residential street alone, covered in blood. Police are urgently working to piece together the traumatic events.

DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts

Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.

DWP Confirms Timeline for Major PIP Benefit Overhaul

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the detailed timeline for its radical reform of Personal Independence Payment, moving away from cash payments to a new system of tailored support.

UK Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap in Major Policy U-Turn

The UK government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit cap, a move hailed as a 'monumental step' that will lift thousands of children out of poverty and end years of financial hardship for struggling families.

DWP errors may mean £5,000+ backpay for thousands

Exclusive: The DWP has admitted to potential errors in assessing savings and income for Pension Credit, ESA, and Income Support. Thousands of claimants may be due significant back payments. Here's how to check if you're affected.

Liverpool man jailed for global child abuse network

A depraved Liverpool man, Thomas Gibson, has been sentenced to 12 years for operating a vile international network sharing explicit images of young girls, with victims identified from the UK to Australia.

Boy's 48-hour bush survival after father shot by police

A young boy's astonishing tale of survival in the Australian bush for two days after his father was fatally shot by police. The child remained with his father's body before being discovered by a search helicopter.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals

Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.

DWP Confirms Universal Credit Payment Changes for Bank Holidays

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a significant change to Universal Credit payment dates affecting millions of claimants. Find out how the new bank holiday schedule will impact your benefits and when you can expect your money.

DWP September 2025 Payment Dates Changed

Exclusive: Millions of Britons to see DWP payment dates change in September 2025 due to bank holiday adjustments. Full schedule for benefits, state pensions, and compensation payments revealed.

182% Surge in Online Child Exploitation in Australia

Australia faces a devastating epidemic of online child sexual exploitation, with new data revealing an unprecedented 182% increase in reports. Authorities and charities issue urgent warnings to parents.

Girl, 6, rescued from locked room; cruel parents arrested

A six-year-old girl has been freed by police after being discovered locked in a squalid room by her own parents. The shocking case of neglect in the UK has led to the arrest of the couple, as authorities investigate the full extent of the abuse.

DWP Benefits: Full List of April 2024 Payment Increases

Millions of Britons on benefits like Universal Credit and State Pension are set to receive a significant boost to their payments this April. Here's the full list of DWP benefits affected by the annual uprating.

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