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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Government Shutdown's Lingering Effects on Families
Families across the UK grapple with financial insecurity this Thanksgiving, as the recent 43-day government shutdown continues to impact food aid and household budgets.
Cafeteria worker serves 700 Thanksgiving meals
Shirley Mease, 73, prepares a free community Thanksgiving feast for 700 people in Missouri, responding to food insecurity worsened by the federal government shutdown.
Benefits Not Eligible for DWP Cold Weather Payment 2025
As a cold snap hits the UK, discover which DWP benefits do not qualify for the £25 Cold Weather Payment and what support is available in Scotland instead. Check your eligibility now.
GOP Senator Challenges McDonald's SNAP Funding
A Republican senator aims to close a loophole allowing millions in SNAP benefits to be spent at fast-food chains like McDonald's. Discover the political battle over nutrition assistance.
DWP Cold Weather Payments: Who Could Miss Out
As a UK cold snap hits, the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment is activated. Discover if you're eligible and why some new parents must act to claim this vital support.
Cold Weather Payment: Get £25 as UK temperatures drop
Millions in the UK are eligible for £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments as a severe cold snap hits. Check if you qualify and how to claim this vital support.
States Scramble to Restore Full SNAP Benefits
Millions of Americans await full November SNAP benefits as states work to restore payments after the longest US government shutdown. Discover the impact and timeline.
Food Scarcity Trauma: Snap Cuts' Lasting Impact
US Snap benefit reductions create lasting trauma for families, affecting physical and mental health long after restoration. Urgent policy action needed to prevent recurring hunger crises.
Las Vegas teens face hunger amid SNAP cuts
Teens in downtown Las Vegas confront food insecurity as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits. Research reveals how hunger anxiety affects developing brains.
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.
Judge blocks Trump food stamp restrictions
A US federal court has struck down controversial Trump administration regulations that would have stripped food stamp benefits from hundreds of thousands of Americans, delivering a major victory for anti-poverty campaigners.
Court Backs Trump's Food Stamp Cuts
A landmark federal court ruling has greenlit the Trump administration's plan to strip billions from SNAP benefits, potentially leaving millions of vulnerable Americans facing food insecurity.
Court blocks Trump's SNAP benefits crackdown
A federal appeals court delivers major setback to Trump administration's attempt to restrict food stamp eligibility for thousands of Americans in landmark ruling.
Snap Cuts Crisis: Your UK Survival Guide
Facing sudden income loss? Discover practical strategies for managing finances, accessing support, and navigating the emotional toll of snap redundancy in Britain's challenging economic climate.
Kimmel blasts Trump over food bank comments
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel delivers brutal takedown of Donald Trump's controversial remarks about food banks and SNAP benefits during recent campaign speech.
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.
Trump threatens food stamp cuts during shutdown crisis
Former President Donald Trump has called for drastic cuts to SNAP benefits as government shutdown looms, putting millions of Americans' food security at risk.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark outrage and hunger fears
Former President Donald Trump's executive order to restrict SNAP benefits has ignited fierce backlash from anti-poverty groups and Democratic lawmakers, raising concerns about a looming hunger crisis across America.
Court Orders Food Stamp Restoration for 700,000
A federal judge has ordered the immediate reinstatement of food stamp benefits for nearly 700,000 Americans after ruling the Trump administration's snap policy change was unlawful.
Trump Proposes Partial Food Stamp Funding Overhaul
Donald Trump unveils plan to shift food stamp funding burden to states, sparking immediate backlash from anti-poverty groups and setting stage for bitter political battle over social safety net.
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.
Walmart denies store closure rumours amid SNAP benefits fears
Retail giant Walmart forcefully denies viral rumours about impending store closures and addresses concerns over potential looting if SNAP benefits end, reassuring millions of customers.
SNAP Benefits Delayed: Millions Face Food Insecurity
Critical food assistance for vulnerable Americans faces major delays due to technical failures in government payment systems, raising concerns about hunger and food waste across the nation.
Food Bank Crisis as Benefits Lapse Sparks Hunger Fears
UK food banks face unprecedented strain as vital government food assistance programmes expire, leaving vulnerable families struggling to afford basic essentials amid rising food costs.
Trump food stamp crackdown overturned by judges
In a landmark ruling, federal judges have struck down Trump-era restrictions that would have stripped nearly 700,000 Americans of vital food stamp benefits, dealing a significant blow to the former administration's welfare reform agenda.
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.
Republicans threaten shutdown over food stamp cuts
Far-right House Republicans are pushing for dramatic cuts to SNAP benefits and stricter work requirements, risking a federal government shutdown in their demands for welfare reform.
Snap Benefits Discount Programme Shuts Down
Critical discount programme for low-income families using food delivery apps like Instacart and DoorDash has been terminated, leaving vulnerable households struggling amid cost of living crisis.
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