DWP announces 3 groups that will have money taken from bank accounts from this week
DWP now has new powers to take funds straight from bank accounts. The DWP has new powers to directly take funds from people’s bank accounts (Image: Getty) Fresh DWP anti-fraud legislation has become law this week, introducing measures that enable officials…
DWP Christmas Bonus 2025: Full list of people who are eligible and how to claim
The £10 payment should arrive in time for Christmas for those who are eligible. The Christmas bonus is usually paid automatically into bank accounts (Image: Getty) The Department for Work and Pensions will be sending out Christmas bonuses to benefits claimants this year. The one-off…
Rachel Reeves slammed as extra benefits dished out to second wives in polygamous marriages
EXCLUSIVE: The TaxPayers’ Alliance says it is ‘astounding’ that the money is handed out to additional spouses. Rachel Reeves has been criticised after benefits were increased for individuals in polygamous marriages (Image: Getty) The DWP is handing out more than £6,000…
Only an idiot would think this latest wheeze from Keir Starmer is a good idea
How the PM can suggest this with a straight face is beyond me. Only an idiot would agree with this man (Image: Getty) As calamity Reeves botches another budget, PM Keir Starmer declares he wants us to draw closer to the…
New ban hitting wood burners announced as fireplace rules made more strict
A new ban on wood burners is on the table with stricter rules for fireplace use also in the pipeline. A new ban is set to hit some types of log and wood burner (Image: Getty) A ban on some wood…
David Lammy in embarrassing u-turn as fury explodes over jury trials
The Justice Secretary told MPs judges will decide guilt in cases “with a likely sentence of three years or less” in new so-called “Swift Court”. Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy during a court visit (Image: PA) David Lammy…
Warning issued to anyone with a gas hob in kitchen in December
Anyone who has a gas hob in their kitchen has been issued a stark warning as the temperatures drop in December. Gas hobs have been linked to a reduction in life expectancy (Image: Getty) Households are being warned about the risks…
New bin collections announced for households in England
New bin collections have been announced for households in England and are set to come into force in just a few months’ time. Households will get a new bin collection in 2026 (Image: Getty) New bin collections are set to be…
Universal Credit households can get £1,200 bonus from HMRC
HMRC provides a bonus payment to eligible households. The Help to Save scheme gives savers a 50p bonus for every £1 saved (Image: Getty) Households across the UK receiving Universal Credit can get a bonus payment of up to £1,200 from HM…
Older state pensioners born in these years paid extra 25p in pension
The 25p additional payment is included in the DWP’s benefits list for April 2026. The 25p payment for pensioners over 80 has never been adjusted for inflation (Image: Getty) State pensioners over the age of 80 who retired before 2016 are…