DWP shakes up benefits communication rules
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a significant overhaul of its communication rules for benefit claimants. Here's how the new 'right channel' approach will affect you.
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'Kindest Plumber' Exposed in Shocking Deception Scandal
An investigation uncovers that James Anderson, hailed as Britain's kindest plumber, misled the public using photos of vulnerable customers he claimed to help during the cost-of-living crisis.
FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
Widow, 83, drowns in flood after rescue failure
An 83-year-old woman drowned in her bungalow during severe flooding after fire crews, aware of vulnerable residents, failed to conduct a morning welfare check. An inquest hears the devastating sequence of failures.
Jess Phillips: 'Grooming Gang Denial' Failing Kids
Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers a powerful speech in the Commons, accusing the government and society of being in 'denial' over the characteristics of grooming gangs, hindering efforts to stop the abuse.
Six DWP benefits that can stop without warning
Exclusive: Thousands of UK benefit claimants face sudden payment cuts as the DWP intensifies its review process. Discover the six key benefits under scrutiny and how to protect your income.
Queensland's homeless crisis: Mass motel evictions exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Queensland's new social housing policy is leading to mass evictions of homeless families from emergency accommodation, sparking a severe humanitarian crisis.
Urgent Search For Missing 13-Year-Old Girl In Westminster
Concerns are mounting for a vulnerable 13-year-old girl, Liridona Ademaj, who vanished from her Westminster home on Thursday. Metropolitan Police launch public appeal for sightings.
Hospital Apologises After Stranding Vulnerable Patient
Milton Keynes University Hospital issues formal apology after a catastrophic failure leaves a vulnerable patient with learning disabilities alone and without transport for hours, sparking outrage from Mencap and a government review.
Granddaughter's light sentence for medication tampering outrage
A Wisconsin woman receives a shockingly lenient sentence after pleading guilty to adulterating her 79-year-old grandmother's diabetes medication, a case that has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about elder abuse and justice.
Vulnerable at risk as UK housing support slashed
Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th
Government axes free school meal holiday support
The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme funding, ending crucial free school meal support for over 600,000 children during holidays, sparking outrage from charities and opposition parties.
Ofgem slams government over delayed energy bill support
The energy regulator Ofgem has issued a stern rebuke to the UK government for its failure to implement a crucial social energy tariff, leaving millions of vulnerable Britons exposed to high bills. Discover the details of the delay and the growing calls fo
Bank Holiday DWP Payment Warning for Universal Credit Claimants
Millions of Universal Credit and benefit claimants across the UK are being alerted to crucial changes in payment dates due to the upcoming August Bank Holiday. The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance to ensure recipients avoid financial d
UK landline switch-off threatens 1.8m personal alarms
Vital warning for 1.8 million UK users of personal alarms as the national landline switch-off accelerates. Learn why your device may soon fail and how to secure a safe replacement.
Ex-Priest Guilty of Brainwashing Women for Lingerie
A disgraced former Church of England priest, Michael Byrne, has been convicted for a shocking campaign of coercion, convincing vulnerable women to model lingerie for him under the guise of 'spiritual healing'. Discover the full, disturbing details of his
DWP confirms bank account check date
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the date when it will start checking bank accounts of benefit claimants. Find out how this could affect you.
PIP claimants face summer payment cuts
Thousands of PIP claimants could see their payments reduced this summer as the DWP reviews eligibility criteria. Here’s how it could affect you.
Free air conditioning for vulnerable Brits announced
The UK government is set to introduce free air conditioning for vulnerable households as temperatures soar. Find out who qualifies and how it works.
Minister: Missing Persons Cases Must Be Prioritised
A government minister has urged police to treat missing persons cases with the same urgency as other serious crimes, highlighting the need for better protection of vulnerable individuals.
Bonnie Blue doc sparks mental health ethics debate
A controversial new documentary about Bonnie Blue, a young woman with severe mental health struggles, has sparked heated discussions on ethics, privacy, and the portrayal of vulnerable individuals in media.
Jess Phillips slams government over Whitehall failures
Labour MP Jess Phillips accuses the government of failing vulnerable individuals, citing poor conditions and lack of support in Whitehall.
Nurse jailed for stealing from Fife care home patients
A nurse from Kirkcaldy, Fife, has been sentenced to prison for stealing money from elderly and vulnerable patients under her care. The shocking case highlights breaches of trust in the healthcare system.
NatWest changes rules for benefit claimants
NatWest has revealed a significant update affecting benefit claimants, aiming to simplify banking processes. Here's how it impacts you.
Bristol care home failures caused woman's death
A coroner's report reveals a series of catastrophic failures at a Bristol care home that led to the tragic death of a vulnerable woman. Read the full investigation.
Rogue Traders Exploit Vulnerable Australians in Home Repairs
A disturbing trend of substandard work and unscrupulous contractors is leaving vulnerable Australians with costly and dangerous home repairs. Here’s what you need to know.
DWP urged to halt aggressive benefit sanctions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to halt its 'heavy-handed' approach towards vulnerable individuals, following reports of unfair sanctions and undue pressure.
Trump Admin Mismanages Disaster Prevention Grants
The Trump administration faces criticism after reports reveal significant mismanagement of federal disaster prevention grants, leaving vulnerable communities at risk.
UK child protection failures exposed
A damning report reveals systemic failures in child protection services, demanding immediate action to safeguard vulnerable children across the UK.
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