49 h. ago Qualifying PIP claimants can receive up to £36,000 from DWP to do

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people aged between 16 and State Pension age who may need help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

3 d. ago Arguing with your partner? Done the right way it can be a skill for couples, say therapists

Learning to discuss topics in which you differ is something that people can get better at and can benefit relationshipsWhy can’t the dirty plates go straight into the dishwasher? Whose turn is it to pick up the kids? And why do you insist on doing that thing you do when you know how much it annoys me? No honestly, don’t worry, I’m fine.Perhaps – if you are part of a long-term couple – that kind of conversation sounds familiar. Or perhaps you are George and Amal Clooney, and you never, ever argue. That, at least, was the actor’s boast this week to a US morning show: in almost 12 years of marriage, he said, he and his lawyer wife have never had a single argument. “We’re trying to find something to argue about,” he joked.Choose your moment. “Timing is everything when you want to talk about a difficult topic,” says Harrison. Instead of blurting out a grievance when everyone is busy, she says, “have a conversation about having a conversation. Is there a time that we could talk about this...

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3 d. ago How Social Security claimants are being ‘resurrected’ after DOGE falsely declares them dead

‘We have people who did not receive benefits come in every day with their ID and say, “I’m not dead, I’m alive!,”’ an SSA analyst recalls

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4 d. ago People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits due new payment rates in full next month

Most people will receive a blend of old and new payment rates this month.

Economics

4 d. ago Revealed: The number of times you should have sex every week to beat depression

A new report by researchers at Shantou University Medical College, China, reveals how many times per week people should be having sex for maximum mental health benefits.

Politics

4 d. 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

5 d. ago People on State Pension or benefits could cut broadband bill to under £20 this month

Simple way to access cheaper broadband packages and boost household budget as April bill hikes kick in.

Economics

6 d. ago 19 Adult Disability Payment health conditions providing people with up to £749 each month

The devolved disability benefit can support people with a disability, long-term illness, physical or mental health condition.

Economics

7 d. ago New benefit for older people worth up to £441 each month does not include face

Pension Age Disability Payment will rollout nationwide across Scotland this week.

Economics

9 d. ago ‘It will be beautiful to see our kids grow up with this’: how communities around the world are planting trees

City residents are working out how to fill their streets with trees as evidence grows of their benefits“I wanted to do something that would benefit as many people from the community as possible,” says Chloe Straw, pointing at a small but promising sapling visible through the window of her local cafe.In 2023, Chloe began chatting to her neighbours in Haringey, north London, about trees. “I thought it’d be really nice to raise some money for trees on the main road. Everyone uses West Green Road, regardless of whether you have a lot of money or not, regardless of your background.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 week 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

1 week ago DWP to send letters to people born on certain dates as state pension age to rise

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

1 week ago Exact number of PIP claimants that won't pass new benefits point system revealed

PIP is a disability benefit that is awarded to people who need help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Politics

1 week 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

1 week ago People on disability benefits could save £1,400 this year through new discount scheme

Millions of people on disability benefits could save up to £118 each month with Purpl.

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms start date for Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

Economics

1 week ago Biden condemned Trump’s Social Security cuts. What are the president’s plans for the program?

People are concerned ‘that Social Security benefits may be delayed or interrupted’ for the ‘first time in history,’ former president says

Politics

1 week ago New calls to ‘stop PIP cuts’ and protect vulnerable people on disability benefits

Planned changes to health and disability benefits are set to start next year.

Politics

1 week ago HMRC warns millions of parents claiming Child Benefit of major change

Many people who are due benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) may see their benefits paid early this week

Events

1 week ago Delay to Universal Credit rise for millions of DWP benefit claimants

Because of the way Universal Credit is paid, most people will not see the higher payment rates reflected in their benefit payments until up to two months later

Politics