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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.
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.
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.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
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.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Labour warned against local election complacency
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
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.
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.
Labour unveils radical devolution plans for local power
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
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.
Forget 10,000 Steps: Better Walking Target Revealed
New research reveals you don't need 10,000 daily steps for significant health benefits. Discover the science-backed step count that delivers real results for weight loss and wellbeing.
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%.
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