29 h. ago PIP claimants warned reassessments 'getting tougher before DWP cuts' says expert

EXCLUSIVE: Despite the Government's cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) being shelved pending a review, a finance expert has revealed their clients are already finding reassessments 'tougher'

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31 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain amid deadly wildfires and new heatwave

Temperatures of 44C predicted as blazes rage across EuropeEurope live – latest updatesAlmost 6,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern, central and southern Spain as wildfires continue to burn amid a heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C to some parts of the country.The deadly heat across large parts of Europe has created what scientists have called a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago New PIP assessment update for people making a claim for DWP disability benefit

More than 3.7 million people are now receiving PIP of up to £749 every four weeks from the DWP.

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57 h. ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people worried about impact of PIP reforms

A new review suggests the devolved disability benefit should be simplified and made more accessible.

Politics

4 d. ago Times Square shooting update as 'teen shoots 3 people' in New York attack

The 17-year-old suspect cannot be identified because he is a minor as police revealed the shooting started after a 'verbal dispute between two people escalated'

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4 d. ago Emory University shooting updates: People told ‘RUN HIDE FIGHT’ as active shooter reported

Police have swooped on the scene and urged people to avoid the area

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7 d. ago PIP review update as 10 people could be consulting with Stephen Timms on future of benefit

Following the U-turn on welfare reform, Sir Stephen Timms’ PIP review is now underway

Politics

8 d. ago Scotland exam results RECAP: Latest updates as young people receive SQA results

Thousands of young people will receive their exam results today.

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8 d. ago PIP review lead gives update on planned changes after Labour U

Sir Stephen Timms will be leading the review into Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

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8 d. ago Scotland exam results LIVE: Latest updates as young people receive SQA results

Thousands of young people will receive their exam results today.

Politics

8 d. ago Update issued on major change for people receiving minimum wage

The Government says it is 'delivering on its promise to make sure every worker receives a fair wage.'

Politics

9 d. ago Downing Street urges people not to take part in protest in support of Palestine Action

London demonstration organised by Defend Our Juries to protest proscription of group under terrorism lawsUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street has urged people not to take part in a protest in support of the banned group Palestine Action as police warned they would arrest anyone breaking terrorism laws.Palestine Action has been banned under terrorism laws, and this weekend a large event protesting against its proscription has been organised by the group Defend Our Juries. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Suspected gunmen go on trial in Moscow over concert hall terror attack

Islamic State affiliate group have claimed responsibility, though Russian investigators have sought to blame UkraineEurope live – latest updatesNineteen people, among them the four suspected gunmen, went on trial in Moscow on Monday over a concert hall attack that claimed 149 lives, one of the worst terrorist attacks in modern Russia.Four armed men from the former Soviet republic of Tajikistan allegedly stormed the Crocus City Hall on the outskirts of Moscow on 22 March last year, opening fire and then setting the building alight, injuring hundreds of people. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Motability Scheme update for people on PIP and other disability benefits

The scheme helps disabled people access a vehicle and maintain a more independent lifestyle

Politics

3 w. ago New UK Government update on free bus travel scheme for people over 60

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility rules under devolved governments.

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3 w. ago DWP says it will review Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit claims

DWP has published a new report

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4 w. ago DWP to review State Pension, PIP and other benefit claims for payment errors this year

The DWP confirmed £9.5 billion was overpaid to claimants over the last year

Economics

4 w. ago Police issue update on M6 closure after eight people including children rushed to hospital in horror crash

Emergency services and the air ambulance were called to the southbound carriageway following the serious crash

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