4 Common PIP Mistakes Hurting DWP Claims
New data reveals a drop in successful PIP appeals. Experts highlight four critical errors applicants make, from language to evidence, that can lead to claim rejection.
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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.
Trump Pauses Green Card, Citizenship for 19 Countries
The Trump administration freezes all immigration applications from 19 nations, expanding travel bans. The move follows a deadly attack on National Guard members. Read the full story.
Albanese defends Nauru deal amid corruption claims
Australian PM Anthony Albanese faces scrutiny over Nauru asylum processing deal as president confronts corruption allegations. Read the latest developments.
Brain Science Explains Why We Wince at Movie Scenes
Scientists reveal why gruesome film moments make us flinch. Your brain simulates the on-screen action, creating a 'touch' sensation. Discover the neuroscience behind your movie reactions.
Nauru President Accused of Siphoning Australian Aid
Nauru's president faces corruption allegations in the Senate over millions in Australian funding. A secret Austrac report reveals suspected money laundering. Read the full investigation.
Secret Nauru Interview Reveals Refugee Return Plan
Nauru's president suggests returning NZYQ refugees to home countries in suppressed interview. Australia paid $2.5bn deal despite legal concerns. Read the full story.
Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51
Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.
ChatGPT Faces 7 Lawsuits Over Psychological Harm Claims
OpenAI confronts unprecedented legal battles as claimants allege ChatGPT caused severe mental health crises, destroyed careers, and spread dangerous misinformation in landmark cases.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
87 Health Conditions That Qualify for DWP PIP Payments
Exclusive investigation reveals the complete list of health conditions the DWP uses to assess PIP claims, with successful applicants receiving between £287 and £737 every month.
Secret Nauru Deal: Two More Detainees Deported
The Albanese government faces mounting scrutiny after secretly deporting two more detainees to Nauru under a covert agreement, raising serious human rights concerns.
Trump and Farage's Radical UK Immigration Blueprint
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's controversial immigration plans for Britain, including Australian-style offshore processing and values testing for migrants, with Nigel Farage as key advisor.
DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
DWP announces major PIP assessment shake-up
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant changes to Personal Independence Payment assessments as in-person reviews resume alongside new claimant protections.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
Meta halted from AI data processing in EU privacy ruling
Ireland's Data Protection Commission forces Meta to pause AI training on Facebook and Instagram user data after privacy complaints, marking major EU data protection enforcement.
Swine Flu Outbreak at NC Smithfield Foods Plant
Health officials confirm swine influenza outbreak at Smithfield Foods plant in North Carolina, raising concerns about food safety and worker health.
NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.
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'.
Australia deports migrant criminals to Pacific island
In a bold new immigration crackdown, Australia has started transferring foreign-born offenders to a barren Pacific territory, drawing comparisons to Britain's Rwanda scheme and sparking human rights concerns.
First asylum seeker arrives on Nauru under Australia deal
Australia's controversial offshore processing arrangement with Nauru has been triggered with the arrival of the first asylum seeker, prompting immediate human rights concerns and a multimillion-dollar payment to the Pacific nation.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
Secret banking rule lets you claim £100s
Discover the little-known banking regulation that allows UK consumers to claim hundreds of pounds in compensation for unfair charges and poor service from their banks.
Court blocks UK's Rwanda-style deportation deal with France
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal has halted Britain's proposed migration agreement that would have seen asylum seekers sent to France, Italy, Libya and Sudan for processing.
DWP PIP: Health Conditions Eligible for £737 Monthly
Discover which health conditions qualify for PIP benefits and learn how to claim financial support worth up to £737 per month from the DWP.
DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling
A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.
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