1 hour ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,200 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.

Economics

14 h. ago Trampoline spring safety warning to parents as 13,000 injuries reported

The popular play item should be checked after the winter, say experts

Events

22 h. ago DWP stands firm on decision not to pay women State Pension age compensation

More than 160,000 people have signed an online petition that has now been debated by MPs.

Economics

24 h. ago DWP State Pension warning to parents and carers between 1978 and 2000

The DWP is urging parents and carers to check their National Insurance records as some may be missing out on State Pension payments that they are entitled to

Events

25 h. ago Parents and carers urged to check if they are missing DWP State Pension boost

Those who claimed Child Benefit or Income Support may be eligible to receive extra cash on their State Pension

Events

38 h. ago DWP sends letter to 'everyone' in the UK with important state pension update

The DWP is now sending letters to everyone over 66 with updated state pension payment details. The letters are being sent to people who were born in and around 1959, or in the years before.

Politics

38 h. ago The hidden meanings behind the emoji your children are using

Police and experts are warning parents to be vigilant about the emoji on their children's phones, following Netflix 's thriling drama Adolescence.

Politics

40 h. ago Urgent warning to parents over 'slushies' putting young kids in hospital

Doctors have warned parents of an ingredient in slushies which likely hospitalised 21 children with symptoms of poisoning

Events

40 h. ago Peter Andre banned kids' treat after hearing alarming health warning

Peter Andre has revealed he has banned his youngest children from drinking slushies after reading a 'scary' health warning that has made him rethink his parenting.

Events

41 h. ago Parents issued warning over 'wasting money' ahead of major National Insurance state pension deadline

At the moment, you can buy missing National Insurance years dating back to 2006 - but after April 5, you will only be able to go back six tax years

Events

42 h. ago Lorraine star issues major warning to parents over Adolescence's 'harrowing' scenes

Lorraine Kelly spoke about Netflix's latest hit Adolescence with entertainment correspondent Lucie Cave

Events

46 h. ago Supernanny Jo Frost accuses parents of 'neglect' if they don't watch their children complete daily task

The British childcare expert, Jo Frost, has warned parents that they may be 'neglecting' their children if they don't watch them brush their teeth.

Society

56 h. ago Adolescence star Stephen Graham gives warning to parents over issue that 'hurt his heart'

Stephen Graham stunned viewers with his performance in Netflix hit Adolescence, and he shared his real feelings about the difficult issues covered

Events

3 d. ago Islington school closures 'setting children up for failure' parents warn as teachers strike for two weeks

Parents have warned that their children are being ‘set up for failure’ if their schools are shut

Events

4 d. ago People on Basic State Pension of less than £406 each month could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP to send letter to everyone over 66 with updated state pension payment details

The DWP is set to send out vital letters to millions of people of State Pension age in the coming weeks, with the information contained inside being very important

Economics

5 d. ago Brits urged to check State Pension letter for error worth £11,905 on average

The DWP is currently checking tens of thousands of State Pension payments for errors and back payments of up to £11,905 on average

Economics

5 d. ago Full list of DWP benefits which are increasing in April 2025 including pension and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by next month

Politics

5 d. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

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

Economics

5 d. ago Stephen Graham issues warning to parents after Netflix’s Adolescence

Exclusive: ‘There’s influences that we have no idea of that are affecting our young culture’ Graham told ‘The Independent’

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