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HMRC's child benefit crackdown targets travel fraud

UK tax authorities implement strict new measures to combat child benefit fraud, requiring families to prove children live with them when travelling overseas. Learn how this affects British parents.

DWP Expands Bank Account Surveillance Powers

The DWP is dramatically expanding its powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a major crackdown on fraud. Here's how the new rules could affect you.

PIP payment rates increase confirmed for April

Millions of disabled Britons will see their Personal Independence Payment rates rise significantly next month as the government implements its annual uprating. Find out exactly how much more you'll receive.

Emmerdale Ofcom complaints over teen sex plot

ITV's Emmerdale has been flooded with Ofcom complaints after harrowing scenes showed teenage character April Windsor being sold for sex in a hotel room, sparking viewer outrage over the controversial storyline.

UK Living Wage Set for Major Increase in 2024

Millions of low-paid workers across Britain are set for a welcome pay boost as the National Living Wage prepares for its largest increase in years, providing crucial financial relief during the cost of living crisis.

DWP Benefits April 2024: Exact Payment Increases Revealed

Millions of UK households receiving DWP benefits will see significant payment increases from April 2024. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive for Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and other key benefits.

Major DWP payment changes begin today

Major changes to DWP benefit payments begin today, affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Here's how the new rules impact Universal Credit, PIP, and other essential payments.

DWP confirms date for major benefits system changes

The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed when it will begin transferring millions of claimants to new accounts in a major benefits system overhaul that could affect how you receive payments.

DWP intensifies PIP fraud prevention measures

The Department for Work and Pensions intensifies its fight against Personal Independence Payment fraud with enhanced verification and investigation protocols to protect taxpayer funds.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Impacts 1.6M Children

New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.

Labour's two-child benefit cap dilemma deepens

As pressure mounts on the Labour government, experts warn that tinkering around the edges of the controversial two-child benefit cap fails to address child poverty crisis. Discover why campaigners demand wholesale reform.

Energy bill crisis: Act today to save £400

Millions of UK households face devastating energy price hikes this April, but experts reveal simple steps you can take RIGHT NOW to protect your wallet. Discover the crucial meter reading deadline and smart strategies to beat the price cap increase.

Budget VAT Hike Could Cost Households Hundreds

Exclusive analysis reveals how a potential VAT increase in the upcoming budget could cost households hundreds more annually while generating billions for Treasury coffers.

UK inflation drops to 2.3% but food prices stay high

UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in nearly three years at 2.3%, but food prices remain stubbornly high. Discover how this affects household budgets and when relief might finally arrive.

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