19 h. ago People on Attendance Allowance may be able to boost payments by £146 every month

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through the disability benefit.

Economics

36 h. ago New call for Attendance Allowance mobility element similar to PIP to help pensioners

A mobility component would give State Pensioners access to the Motability Scheme.

Politics

3 d. ago Robot allows seriously ill kids to appear virtually in playground from hospital bed

AV1 robots help seriously ill children with cancer and life-limiting conditions virtually attend school from hospital beds, allowing them to join lessons and playground activities while staying connected with classmates during treatment

Science

4 d. ago Police ‘apologise to Jewish community’ over Tel Aviv fan ban claim

The decision not to allow supporters of the Israeli team to attend the Europa League game against Aston Villa in early November sparked political uproar

Events

4 d. ago Pressure grows on ‘reckless’ Hegseth as twin scandals engulf Pentagon chief

Defense secretary defiant but allegations of war crimes and blistering watchdog report increase calls for him to goPete Hegseth is facing the most serious crisis of his tenure as defense secretary, engulfed by allegations of war crimes in the Caribbean and a blistering inspector general report accusing him of mishandling classified military intelligence. Yet despite the long list of trouble and as lawmakers from both parties call for his resignation, Hegseth shows no signs of stepping down and still holds Donald Trump’s support.The twin crises have engulfed the former Fox News personality in separate but overlapping allegations that lawmakers, policy experts and former officials say reveal a pattern of dangerous recklessness at the helm of the Pentagon. Democratic legislators have reignited calls for his ouster after revelations that survivors clinging to wreckage from a September boat strike were deliberately killed in a “double-tap” attack, while a defense department investigation...

Events

4 d. ago Labour bans trans members from main proceedings at next annual women's conference

Trans women will be banned from taking part in debates and votes in the main conference hall but they will still be allowed to attend fringe events.

Politics

4 d. ago State Pensioners with this health issue could be due up to £441 every month

More than half a million people across Great Britain are currently receiving Attendance Allowance for this condition

Economics

5 d. ago Older people with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming benefits

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Politics

5 d. ago Pensioners with arthritis could be due up to £441 every month

More than half a million people receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance for arthritis-related conditions.

Economics

5 d. ago Pensioners on Attendance Allowance due up to £5,959 during the new financial year

More than 1.7 million people on Attendance Allowance will see payments rise by 3.8 per cent from April

Economics

9 d. ago Attendance Allowance payments set to end for thousands of pensioners this month

Older people with a disability or long-term health condition could be due either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP announces new payment rates from April for State Pension and benefits

The new weekly payment rates for Sate Pension, PIP, Attendance Allowance and working age benefits will start on April 6.

Economics

9 d. ago Report says world's biggest arms producers increased revenue by 5.9% last year to record level

A new report says that the world’s biggest weapons-producing companies saw a 5.9% increase in revenue from sales of arms and military services last year as demand was fed by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as countries’ rising military spending

Politics

1 week ago Violence at work in Welsh council on the rise, shocking figures show

A recently published Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council report shows incidents of physical violence involving staff increased between 2023/24 and 2024/25

Events

2 w. ago DWP told to consider adding extra element to Attendance Allowance

Calls for DWP to make a change

Politics

2 w. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help pensioners boost income by £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics

2 w. ago Should children really take CBD gummies to treat their ADHD? Companies report a huge increase in demand from desperate parents

With her teenage son unable to concentrate or still his mind enough to fall asleep, and his behaviour spiralling at school, Sarah Thomas became desperate for a solution.

Society

2 w. ago New call for Attendance Allowance to include mobility element similar to PIP for older people

A mobility component would give State Pensioners access to the Motability Scheme.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP changes older people must report or risk payments stopping

The DWP has issued a warning to Attendance Allowance claimants

Events

2 w. ago Former DWP employee shares tips on how to protect PIP and other disability benefit payments

Essential tips for new and existing PIP, Adult Disability Payment and Attendance Allowance claimants.

Economics