13 h. ago Italian man ‘dressed as dead mother in order to claim her pension’

Man from Borgo Virgilio investigated for benefit fraud and hiding body since woman’s death in 2022An Italian man is under investigation for benefit fraud and hiding a body after allegedly dressing up as his dead mother – including mimicking her hairstyle with a wig and wearing makeup and jewellery – in order to claim her pension.The man, from Borgo Virgilio close to the northern Italian city of Mantua, allegedly claimed thousands of euros in pension payments after the death of his mother in 2022. Instead of reporting her death, he allegedly hid her body in his home. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago Unemployed son dressed as dead mother to collect her pension in astonishing ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ scam

The 56-year-old Italian had been masquerading as his dead mother to collect on her pension for years

Events

28 h. ago Son, 56, dressed up as mum, 82, to 'claim pension' while her mummified body rotted at home

Graziella Dall'Oglio sadly passed away back in 2022, but a mix-up in the legal proceedings left a gap for her son to start cashing in on her death by stealing her pension

Politics

29 h. ago Son, 56, 'dressed as dead mum in Mrs Doubtfire scam while hiding her body'

An unemployed nurse from Italy is under investigation after allegedly dressing up as his dead mother to claim her pension, while her mummified body was hidden at the family home

Events

30 h. ago Unemployed son, 56, 'dressed as his late mother to claim her pension while her body was hidden at home'

The 56-year-old man, an unemployed nurse from Mantua, managed to claim thousands of euros before his act was exposed, according to Italy 's Corriere della Sera newspaper.

Society

5 d. ago New way for older people to claim backdated State Pension payments

The DWP has issued more than £900 million in arrears payments for historical State Pension errors.

Economics

6 d. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

Politics

8 d. ago DWP rules at State Pension age on which benefits you can no longer claim

Many people who reach the State Pension age will see a significant impact to their benefits

Politics

1 week ago Mysterious Albanians, missing £7,000 cash and a call from a dead man's phone: British mother's search for truth after her son, 35, died in Spain as police close case

EXCLUSIVE: Brett Dryden, 35, died at his home in Mojacar on the Costa Almeria after leaving his workplace to meet two people in the afternoon of July 21, 2024.

Events

1 week ago People reaching State Pension age can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

1 week ago Schoolgirl who was knifed to death in attack at home that also left her mother hurt 'had been looking forward to her 18th birthday', grandparents say

Lainie Williams, 17, was killed at her home in South Wales, at around 7am on Thursday, while her mother Rhian Stephens, 38, was airlifted to hospital for treatment.

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Mum's horror reaction after finding couple dead on bedroom floor next to pregnancy test

Claire White and Mark Martin Sinton were sadly found dead by his mother, who went to check on them after noticing that their coats were in the same position as the previous day

Events

2 w. ago DWP extra State Pension payment, and how to tell if you can claim money

The 'Over 80 Pension' is available in the UK for some people - here's what you need to know

Economics

3 w. ago Massive breakthrough in cold case after young mother Melinda Freeman was found dead in her home more than 30 years ago

Detectives have made a major breakthrough in the mystery death of a beloved Melbourne mother. 

Events

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 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

4 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