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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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.
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.
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'.
Labour pledges major PIP benefit system overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul Personal Independence Payment assessments, promising a fairer system for disabled claimants while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Centrelink's Illegal JobSeeker Payment Cancellations Exposed
An explosive investigation reveals how Centrelink illegally cancelled thousands of JobSeeker payments, leaving vulnerable Australians destitute and fighting a broken system.
Australia's welfare system: defective and potentially unlawful
An alarming investigation reveals Australia's welfare system is plagued by systemic failures, unlawful practices, and devastating consequences for the nation's most vulnerable. Discover the urgent need for reform.
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.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Major Welfare Reform
The controversial two-child benefit limit faces elimination as Labour commits to scrapping the DWP policy, promising financial relief for struggling families across the UK.
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.
Universal Credit freeze until 2026 hits millions
Exclusive investigation reveals DWP plans to maintain current Universal Credit rates until April 2026, creating a benefits freeze that could leave vulnerable households thousands worse off amid soaring living costs.
Labour to scrap PIP assessments but keep benefits cuts
Exclusive: Labour reveals radical plan to replace PIP assessments with new support system while maintaining controversial Tory benefits cuts in first budget.
Centrelink illegally cancelled JobSeeker payment: Tribunal
A landmark tribunal case reveals Centrelink unlawfully cancelled a JobSeeker payment, raising serious questions about welfare treatment in Australia's social security system.
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.
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.
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.
Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
Tory welfare reforms target 400,000 benefit claimants
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride reveals sweeping welfare reforms at Conservative conference, pledging to move 400,000 off benefits and tighten work capability assessments.
Tory welfare shakeup: Disability benefits overhaul revealed
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride unveils controversial reforms targeting disability benefits and housing support at Conservative conference, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
UK Plans £50bn Savings from Foreign Benefits Crackdown
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms targeting foreign nationals' benefits access, aiming to save taxpayers £50 billion while prioritising British workers and families.
Tory welfare crackdown: Stride unveils benefit cut plans
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride announces sweeping welfare reforms at Conservative conference, targeting long-term sick and disabled claimants with stricter assessments and potential benefit reductions.
DWP: Thousands Missing Out on Free Cash Support
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging Britons to check if they're eligible for Attendance Allowance as thousands miss out on vital financial support worth up to £434 monthly.
DWP insider warns of benefits system crisis as fraud soars
A former DWP investigator reveals how genuine claimants are suffering while fraudsters exploit the system, with Universal Credit cases surging by 42%.
DWP PIP Changes: 4 Groups Face 2025 Review
Major changes are coming to Personal Independence Payment assessments as the DWP announces a significant review affecting four key claimant categories. Discover how this could impact your benefits.
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