43 h. ago Full list of benefits only people over State Pension age can claim

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Politics

57 h. ago Full list of energy suppliers offering £150 rebate to help cut winter fuel bills

Eligible people in Scotland may need to claim this year’s £150 Warm Home Discount.

Economics

59 h. ago Millions of holidaymakers missing out on free cash after returning home – how to get it

MILLIONS of holidaymakers could be missing out on free cash after returning home. It comes as 51% of people are unaware they can claim back VAT on purchases made in the EU, a survey by trade association Abta has found. Meanwhile, younger travellers were found to be most clued up, with 69% of 18 to...

Economics

64 h. ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump says US to boycott G20 as president leans into widely disputed claims of white genocide in host nation South Africa

The president has continued to claim an ongoing genocide of white people is underway in South Africa, despite a wealth of evidence this is not true

Politics

5 d. ago Seven court cases claim ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harm

The lawsuits claim people were drive to hatmful delusioons despite having no mental health problems before they used the software

Events

5 d. ago OpenAI faces seven court cases claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide or harm

The lawsuits claim the AI chat software drove people to harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health problems

Events

6 d. ago London pub popular with politicians and Downing Street staff faces sanctions over rowdy customers

People living near Walker’s of Whitehall claim their lives could be ‘endangered’ by ‘intimidating’ and ‘intoxicated’ customers

Politics

9 d. ago London Bridge LIVE as police swarm train station and people 'evacuated'

Police responded to an incident at London Bridge station this evening with people taking to social media to claim passengers were evacuated from platforms

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9 d. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.

Economics

1 week ago DWP says more than 900,000 pensioners are missing out on up to £4,300 a year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new drive to encourage older people to claim Pension Scheme, as figures reveal the number missing out has surged

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms PIP mobility under review as part of plans for welfare reforms

Over three million PIP claimants receive either the standard or higher rate of the mobility component.

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

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

Economics

2 w. ago New State Pension age review urged to allow people to claim retirement payments early

Retirement experts are also calling for at least 12 years’ notice before any further State Pension age rises.

Economics

2 w. ago PIP’s crucial four criteria explained as applicants could be sabotaging their claim

People applying for PIP could be sabotaging their own claim by not understanding four crucial parts of the criteria

Politics

2 w. ago PIP points and payment rates simplified to help people make a new claim for up to £749 each month

A simple guide to help people understand how PIP points determine the payment rate awarded.

Economics

3 w. ago Deporting legally settled people is ‘broadly in line’ with Tory policy, says Badenoch’s office

Conservative leader’s spokesperson sets out plan to strip the right of indefinite leave to remain from people claiming benefitsThe Conservative MP Katie Lam was “broadly in line” with party policy when she called for very large numbers of legally settled people to be deported from the UK, Kemi Badenoch’s spokesperson has said.Setting out Tory plans to retrospectively strip the right of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from people who claim benefits, the spokesperson said this would not be the case for people getting the state pension, but was unable to say whether someone could be deported if they received statutory maternity pay or shared parental leave. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment could be due extra benefits

New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 46 working days to process.

Politics

3 w. ago Former DWP worker shares advice to benefit claimants and warns 'keep a copy'

A former DWP employee has shared advice for people making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment, Adult Disability Payment and other benefits

Events

3 w. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Organizers claim nearly 7 million people marched in anti

The president insisted he was ‘not a king’ on Friday, one day before demonstrators in 2,500 locations across the country protest his administration

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