DWP Urged to Reintroduce Saturday Jobs to Tackle Youth Benefits Crisis Sunday, May 31, 2026 dwp benefits youth employment welfare jobs saturday unemployment skills reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces renewed pressure to introduce a Saturday job scheme to alleviate the growing benefits crisis among young people. Former Labour minister Alan Milburn described it as “shameful” … Read More
Star Wars Stuntman Defrauds £30,000 in Benefits, Exposed by Wife’s Social Media Posts Saturday, May 30, 2026 fraud benefits dwp scam fraudster stuntman socialmedia court housing recovery Gerry Sherard, the 65-year-old stuntman known for his role in the 1983 film Return of the Jedi, was exposed for fraudulently claiming £30,000 in benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Despite enjoying a … Read More
DWP Deploys Spy Vans with Cameras Outside Homes to Catch Benefit Fraudsters Saturday, May 30, 2026 dwp benefits fraud surveillance pip welfare crime law enforcement government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing a new initiative involving vehicles equipped with hidden cameras to monitor individuals suspected of committing benefit fraud. This move aims to crack down on … Read More
People Under 67 with Caring Responsibilities Urged to Check £86 Weekly Carer’s Allowance Entitlement Thursday, May 28, 2026 carers allowance benefits pensions caring caregiving eligibility nicredits uk dwp If you are caring for a loved one and are under the state pension age, you could be entitled to Carer’s Allowance—a weekly payment of £86.45—as well as National Insurance credits that boost your future state pension. BBC … Read More
HMRC Pension Rule Changes Could Raise Inheritance Tax Bills by £34,000 Monday, May 25, 2026 inheritance pensions taxation estate hmrc planning benefits legislation finance executors Major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules coming into effect in April 2027 could push family IHT bills up by an average of £34,000. Under the new legislation, most unused pension funds and certain pension death benefits … Read More
PIP Applicant Refuses to Mail Passport or Driving Licence to DWP Over Security Concerns Sunday, May 24, 2026 pip dwp verification identity claimants documents jobcentre postoffice security benefits A prospective Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimant recently expressed concerns about sending original identification documents, such as their passport and driving licence, to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) … Read More