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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Mahmood unveils hardline asylum shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the biggest asylum system reforms in a generation, including a 20-year wait for settlement and enforced family removals, sparking a Labour backlash.
UK's 20-Year Asylum Overhaul: Mahmood's Plan
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum reforms including 20-year settlement wait and benefit restrictions. The most significant changes in a generation.
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.
UK asylum claims hit record 108,000 - Europe's biggest surge
Shocking new figures reveal Britain has recorded Europe's largest increase in asylum applications, with claims soaring to 108,000 this year - an 84,000 surge from previous levels, creating unprecedented pressure on the UK's immigration system.
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.
UK Asylum Appeals Surge Overwhelms Courts
Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.
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.
Home Office Scraps Epping Forest Asylum Hotel Plan
Exclusive: The Home Office's controversial plan to house asylum seekers in an Epping Forest hotel has been abruptly abandoned following intense local opposition and security concerns, revealing deepening challenges in the UK's migrant accommodation crisis
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.
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.
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.
48 Health Conditions That Could Get You £434 Monthly
The Department for Work and Pensions has published an extensive list of health conditions that could qualify Brits for crucial financial support through Personal Independence Payment.
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.
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.
Cold Weather Payments: Check If You're Owed £100s
Thousands of Brits could be due automatic payments as temperatures plummet - here's how to check if you're eligible for this crucial winter support.
Five groups could claim extra £1,560 from DWP
Thousands of Brits could be entitled to significant benefit boosts including Pension Credit, Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit top-ups. Discover if you're eligible for this financial support.
Government Reveals Major PIP and Disability Benefits Overhaul
The DWP has announced significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments and benefit calculations that could affect millions of claimants across the UK.
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