10 h. ago People in certain Council Tax bands could save up to £400 this year on energy bills

People can check online to see if they qualify for support through the Great British Insulation Scheme.

Economics

22 h. ago ‘Vow to support disabled people into jobs undermined by work coach shortfall’

A National Audit Office report found wide variation in the rate at which job centres in different areas got people into work.

Politics

36 h. ago DWP confirms three benefits targeted by new bank checks clampdown first

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated the public regarding the crackdown on benefit fraud after the Government announced the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Economics

41 h. ago DWP PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other payments

The DWP has confirmed that 150,000 people will no longer receive Carer's Allowance or the carer element of Universal Credit once stricter rules for PIP are introduced

Politics

42 h. ago DWP confirms payments and voucher scheme extended until 2026

The scheme, used by millions in the UK, was due to end this month

Economics

46 h. ago DWP confirms three benefits will be first to face new bank checks crackdown

Three types of benefits will be targeted in specific measures to clamp down on benefit fraud outlined by the Department for Work and Pensions in Government guidance

Economics

50 h. ago Full list of benefits to rise in April including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

DWP have confirmed a full list of benefits set to increase in April. Here, we take a look at the full list of pay rises for benefit claimants - including PIP, Universal Credit and State Pension

Politics

51 h. ago DWP support plan for claimants set to lose PIP by November 2026

The DWP has confirmed details about its proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Politics

53 h. ago DWP could give PIP claimants extra benefit worth thousands but you must act now

The DWP is currently consulting on how to protect and support individuals who are set to lose their benefits - but many people are not maximising their benefits already

Politics

65 h. ago DWP confirms support for people who lose PIP under new plans

DWP has also said there will be 'no immediate changes to PIP'

Politics

3 d. ago US issues broad order to consulates to vet student visas over ‘terrorist activity’

State department shares new standard for denials based on social media posts, financial donations and membershipsThe United States has ordered consular offices to significantly expand their screening processes for student visa applicants, including through comprehensive social media investigations, to exclude people they deem to support terrorism.A state department cable from 25 March, obtained by the Guardian, describes a new standard for visa denials based on a broad definition of what constitutes support for “terrorist activity”. The directive states that “evidence that an applicant advocates for terrorist activity, or otherwise demonstrates a degree of public approval or public advocacy for terrorist activity or a terrorist organization” can be grounds for visa rejection. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago DWP to confirm estimated number of PIP claimants affected by new reforms

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to confirm this week how many people could be affected by proposed changes to the welfare system

Politics

3 d. ago Lanarkshire business creates Motherwell woodland walk for community

The project aims to support the business and provide an opportunity for local people and hotel guests to learn about the importance of biodiversity.

Politics

5 d. ago Disabled people voice PIP cut fears – 'Starmer didn't tell us this would happen'

Changes are being made to the eligibility criteria for PIP while potential cuts could hit access support for daily living and mobility - disabled people across the UK have voiced their fears about the news

Politics

5 d. ago PIP cuts will see 150,000 lose another DWP benefit in 'shameful knock

A charity has warned that thousands are at risk of losing their entitlement to Carers Allowance, worth £82 a week

Politics

5 d. ago DWP PIP rule change will see 800,000 lose benefits worth £4,500 on average

The government has revealed how many people will be affected by a tightening of PIP eligibility criteria

Economics

5 d. ago PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other DWP payments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement today where she confirmed major cuts to the welfare bill which will impact up to 3.2 million families by 2030

Politics

5 d. ago Every DWP Universal Credit change confirmed as Rachel Reeves' 'brutal' cuts are slammed

Further cuts to benefits have been announced by the Chancellor in today's Spring statement in which she confirmed financial support for people with health conditions will be frozen for new claimants

Politics

5 d. ago The DWP Universal Credit cut confirmed in Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement

The Chancellor confirmed changes to welfare payments in her address to the House of Commons.

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves confirms major DWP Universal Credit change that will affect all claimants

Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement to the House of Commons this afternoon.

Politics