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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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.
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.
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.
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.
PIP reforms: £9bn savings plan through stricter rules
Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment benefits could save taxpayers £9 billion yearly as government tightens eligibility criteria and assessment process.
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.
Trump's Food Stamp Overhaul Could Cut Millions from Benefits
Former President Donald Trump proposes sweeping restrictions to federal food assistance programmes that could remove millions from benefits, drawing immediate condemnation from Democrats.
DWP demands nine years of bank statements from claimants
Exclusive: Millions of Universal Credit claimants face unprecedented financial scrutiny as DWP demands access to nearly a decade of banking history in new fraud prevention measures.
DWP granted new powers to access bank accounts
The Department for Work and Pensions has been granted unprecedented authority to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a bid to combat fraud and save taxpayers £600 million annually.
Five groups still eligible for £299 DWP payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed which vulnerable groups can still claim the crucial £299 Cost of Living support payment. Find out if you qualify.
DWP Alert: Check If You're Owed £3,500
Thousands of Brits may be missing out on substantial DWP payments. Discover if you're eligible for backdated benefits worth up to £3,500 and how to claim what you're owed.
DWP's £425m benefit legal war chest exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' hidden £425 million legal fund earmarked for fighting benefit claimants, with millions already spent ahead of the festive season.
Chocolate: The World's Healthiest Food?
Groundbreaking research suggests your favourite indulgence might be packed with more essential nutrients than kale, blueberries and salmon combined.
Unemployed? Your Guide to UK Benefits & Financial Support
Discover the crucial financial benefits available when you're between jobs in Britain - from Universal Credit to Council Tax reductions and help with housing costs.
Universal Credit Alert: DWP Payment Changes Warning
Millions on Universal Credit face payment disruptions as DWP announces significant system changes. Here's what you need to know to avoid missing payments.
Common vegetable could slash blood pressure
Groundbreaking research reveals how a humble vegetable found in most British kitchens could be nature's answer to high blood pressure, offering significant cardiovascular benefits.
Cancer patient's 8-month benefits wait forces food bank reliance
A breast cancer patient from Cheshire has been left in financial ruin after Department for Work and Pensions delays left her waiting eight months for Personal Independence Payment, forcing her to rely on food banks during treatment.
Pears: The British Fruit Fighting Heart Disease
Discover how this common British fruit packs a powerful nutritional punch that could transform your heart health and slash disease risk.
Universal Credit delays force millions into debt
Shocking new research exposes how Universal Credit payment delays are forcing vulnerable claimants into severe debt and financial hardship across the UK.
£23bn welfare cuts: New rules for benefits and Motability
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals sweeping reforms to Britain's welfare system, including stricter eligibility criteria and UK-only benefits in major cost-cutting drive.
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.
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.
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