UK Households Not on DWP Benefits Eligible for £300 Cost of Living Support Monday, November 24, 2025 households support blackpool utilities financialaid costofliving benefits energy economichardship assistance UK households not receiving Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits or Universal Credit are now eligible for new £300 Cost of Living payments. Blackpool Council is among the local authorities distributing significant … Read More
Calls to Extend Business Growth West Midlands Investment Readiness Programme Amid Proven Success Monday, November 24, 2025 investment smes westmidlands businessgrowth funding entrepreneurship support startups innovation networking A successful business support initiative that has empowered 2,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the West Midlands is facing an uncertain future, with calls mounting to extend its funding beyond March 2026. … Read More
Solihull Mum Honours 'Selfless' Carer Supporting Son with Rare Dravet Syndrome Sunday, November 23, 2025 solihull dravet epilepsy care support disability resilience charity health community A Solihull mother has expressed deep gratitude for a devoted support worker who has been an indispensable part of her family for over ten years. Meggie Feeney’s sons, Mason, 14, and Jake, 24, both live with Dravet Syndrome, a … Read More
'I was awarded double enhanced PIP at a tribunal after DWP initially denied my claim' Saturday, November 22, 2025 pip dwp tribunal disability benefits appeal assessment mandatoryreconsideration personalindependencepayment support A benefit claimant recently shared their experience on Reddit after being awarded the double enhanced rate of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following an initial rejection by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). … Read More
Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden Shares First Photo After Second Mastectomy Thursday, November 20, 2025 strictly amydowden breastcancer mastectomy recovery dance health cancerawareness resilience support Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has shared a poignant new photo just one day after undergoing her second mastectomy, offering fans a heartfelt update on her recovery. The 35-year-old dancer was first diagnosed … Read More
Special DWP Cold Weather Payments Could Arrive This Month and What They’re Worth Wednesday, November 19, 2025 dwp winter payments coldweather bills energy cooling metoffice support benefits Colder weather is approaching the UK, with the Met Office issuing six weather alerts for tonight and tomorrow due to expected snow and ice. As temperatures drop, many households will need to turn on their heating to stay … Read More