Being a carer is a huge responsibility. You spend your time looking after someone else, like a family member or friend, who is ill, disabled, or has mental health problems. But what happens if you, Continue reading
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DWP Welfare Overhaul 2025 – £725 Annual Universal Credit Boost & Major Disability Benefit Reforms
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a sweeping Welfare Reform Bill, set to reshape the UK’s safety net. While the rumored lump-sum £725 direct payment is not happening, single claimants aged 25+ will benefit from a yearly Universal Continue reading
September 2025 UK Minimum Wage- What Every Age Group Earns Per Hour
From September 2025, workers across the UK are earning higher pay thanks to the new National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) increases that came into effect earlier in April. These wage rates Continue reading
DWP Urges Pensioners To Claim £4,000 Annual Top Up – Check If You Qualify
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is once again urging pensioners to check whether they qualify for Pension Credit, a benefit that can boost annual income by up to £4,000 or more. This vital support is aimed at Continue reading
£600 Cost Of Living Boost For UK Families – DWP Energy Support Arrives This September 2025
The UK government, through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has confirmed that millions of households will receive a £600 Cost of Living Boost in September 2025. This one-off payment is designed to provide Continue reading
Elderly Driving Licence Rules In The UK From September 2025 – Key Information For Drivers Over 70
For many elderly drivers in the UK, holding a driving licence is not just about legal compliance—it represents independence, mobility, and freedom. However, from 1 September 2025, new rules will come into effect for drivers aged 70 and Continue reading
Warning For UK Homeowners – New Garden Fence Rules May Bring £5,000 Fine After May
Homeowners across the UK face a costly catch as new garden fence regulations come into force. Under the updated Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, if your fence installation breaches the new Continue reading
Full List Of Pensioners Ineligible For Winter Fuel Payments In 2025
The Winter Fuel Payment is a yearly support from the UK government that helps older people cover their heating costs during the cold season. It is usually given to those who receive the State Pension. Continue reading