3 h. ago DWP ‘working hard’ to speed up new claims for £4,300 State Pension top

People making a new claim for Pension Credit could have an award decision by the end of July.

Economics

5 h. ago DWP identifies three main triggers for people making a new claim for PIP

New research aims to help DWP improve the PIP application journey for all claimants.

Politics

47 h. ago HMRC warns home workers to be careful as you could be left out of pocket

HMRC is urging people who work remotely to check before making a certain claim as it could lead to you being hit the a hug tax bill after people made wrongful claims

Events

4 d. ago PIP claimants taken off scheme told it could be down to 'massive DWP fault'

The Labour Government plans to shave £4.5billion off the benefit budget by 2030 by making it harder for people to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and changes to Universal Credit (UC)

Politics

5 d. ago New call to scrap PIP eligibility rule to help more people with fluctuating health conditions claim

An online petition is calling for the change to enable more people to access additional financial support.

Science

6 d. ago Council Tax fraud rises as more people falsely claim single person discount to save money

Most people do not consider falsely claiming the single person’s discount as Council Tax fraud.

Economics

7 d. ago Four chilling clues around Virginia Giuffre's death as 'evil people' claim resurfaces

Virginia Giuffre is not the first Jeffrey Epstein victim to be found dead after they spoke out about the evil sex trafficker as conspiracy theorists speculate about her death

Events

7 d. ago Fake migrant lawyers to face huge fines as ministers prepare new immigration crackdown

The Home Office says it is cracking down on people who wrongly claim they can give immigration advice to illegal migrants on how to stay in Britain

Politics

7 d. ago More than 100 people detained after federal raid in Colorado Springs

Authorities across 10 agencies also seize guns and drugs and claim people they arrested are undocumentedMore than 300 law enforcement officers from at least 10 federal agencies raided an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs early on Sunday, arresting more than 100 people authorities said were undocumented immigrants and seizing guns, cocaine, meth and pink cocaine.More than a dozen active-duty military members were detained as well, authorities said. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Ministers plan to impose large fines on people posing as immigration lawyers

The Home Office wants to crack down on people who wrongly claim they can give immigration advice to illegal migrants on how to stay in the UK.

Politics

1 week ago New update for people in Scotland making a claim for devolved payments this week

People who need to upload documents or supporting information for a claim may be affected.

Politics

1 week ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics

1 week ago New State Pension back payment update for older women due up to £11,725 from DWP

DWP has identified nearly 131,000 State Pension Underpayments, owed a total of £804.7 million.

Economics

1 week ago Older people can claim these benefits on top of State Pension payments

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

Economics

1 week ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £441 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

1 week ago Track meet murder suspect Karmelo Anthony moved for safety reasons, family says

The Anthony family representatives claim they have received disturbing mail and has found people loitering on their property, taking photos of their home, and driving in circles around their neighborhood

Events

1 week ago HMRC announces 550,000 more people eligible for £1,200 boost

People who work and claim Universal Credit are now eligible for a government scheme that could see them get a boost of £1,200

Economics

2 w. ago DWP makes huge change to Carer's Allowance that could get you an extra £333 a month

The Government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made a change to Carer's Allowance - and it means thousands more people will be able to claim the benefit

Economics

2 w. ago 6 signs you've been abducted by aliens from nosebleeds to common skin complaint

Astronomers have miraculously claimed to be 99.7% sure they've found proof of alien life outside the solar system - and some people claim they've already been visited and abducted by extra-terrestrials

Politics

2 w. ago DWP issues update on Easter payment dates as money sent to accounts early

Certain people who claim benefits will receive their payments early this weekend due to Easter bank holiday dates

Economics