Patryk Skupinski, serving a life sentence for the murder of Coventry mother Marlene Doyle, was found dead in his prison cell by a fellow inmate at HMP Gartree near Market Harborough. Skupinski, 38, was discovered lying face …
In a heartbreaking rescue operation, the RSPCA uncovered more than 250 poodles and poodle-crosses suffering in severe neglect at a breeder’s home in Nottingham. Many of the dogs were found caked in filth, with matted coats …
This week marks the introduction of three significant changes to Universal Credit, affecting millions of claimants across the UK. The Labour Party government has launched these reforms to tackle the rising welfare bill and …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has mistakenly paid out an astonishing £850 million in benefits to around 2.6 million claimants after their deaths. This alarming error has highlighted serious administrative …
The Labour Party government’s recent decision to lift the two-child benefit cap has delivered a substantial financial boost to jobless families across the country. More than 186,000 households without any working adults will …
Starting Monday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will reduce a key health-related payment for many new Universal Credit (UC) claimants. This change is part of recent welfare adjustments introduced by Chancellor …
The RSPCA, Britain’s largest animal welfare charity, has issued a heartfelt appeal to families to adopt rescue animals amid a sharp rise in mass pet abandonment incidents. The charity’s rescue centers are currently …
The Labour government has announced a continued freeze on NHS prescription charges starting this April, ensuring that the cost of a single prescription will stay at £9.90. This decision is expected to save patients around £12 …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been called upon to extend benefit eligibility to thousands of migrants granted permanent residency. Labour’s Emily Thornberry has urged that permanent residency status should …
Starting from 6 April, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will remove the controversial two-child benefit cap, enabling low-income families to claim universal credit for all their children. This change is expected to …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a major initiative aimed at helping young people move from benefits into employment. Central to this plan is the launch of 80 new Youth Hubs across Great Britain, …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under renewed scrutiny regarding delays in delivering redress to unpaid carers wrongly charged with overpayments. MPs are considering launching a fresh inquiry after carers …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is prioritising certain claimants under its Access to Work scheme, which provides financial support averaging around £200 per week. This assistance aims to help individuals with …
The number of people claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has surged to a record four million, doubling over the past seven years. According to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data, 3.93 million individuals …
Recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data reveals a sharp increase in Universal Credit sickness claims linked to mental health conditions. As of November 2025, over 1.3 million claimants cited mental health as the …