New DWP data reveals 63,000 Universal Credit sanctions were issued in October 2025, with 90% due to claimants failing to attend mandatory interviews. The sanction rate has increased by 0.3 percentage points since August 2025.
Durham Constabulary has issued a statement regarding Ian Huntley's serious condition following a violent assault at HMP Frankland. The Soham murderer remains hospitalized under armed guard.
Millions of Universal Credit recipients will not see their increased payments until June, despite rates officially rising in April, due to the DWP's arrears payment system.
Love Island All Stars finalist Lucinda Strafford has publicly addressed feeling bullied by co-stars during the show's third series, detailing emotional moments and backlash.
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Social media influencer Karla Thaynnara, 25, died in a motorcycle crash in Brazil. Her father, a police officer who responded to the scene, reportedly took his own life after seeing her body.
Millie, a 21-year-old mother on Universal Credit, receives £48,000 annually from the DWP, with £2,000 monthly going to childcare. Her viral TikTok videos detailing expenses have ignited widespread public anger and debate over benefit allocations.
The DWP warns millions on Universal Credit to report changes like new jobs or addresses promptly to avoid overpayments, fines, or legal action. Failure to update details could reduce payments.
Natalie Queiroz, who survived a frenzied stabbing while pregnant, campaigns to prevent domestic abuse offenders from early transfer to open prisons as her attacker nears parole eligibility.
A new study reveals 49% of Millennials and Gen Z consider moving back home to save money, with 66% seeing it as common due to high bills and rents.
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Kelly Osbourne has spoken out against cruel online comments following her appearance at the BRIT Awards, describing it as the hardest time of her life.
Ian Huntley was reportedly close to death after a prison assault, forcing medics to make a serious decision about his transport to hospital under armed guard.
A mother on Universal Credit reveals she allocates £150 monthly from her benefits to cover pet expenses for her two large dogs, forcing her family to make significant sacrifices.
The Department for Work and Pensions has clarified that six legacy benefits have been folded into Universal Credit since 2022, with over 775,000 claimants transferred, contributing to a total of 8.34 million recipients.
Charities urge genuine co-production in DWP's Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment, aiming to simplify and humanize the process for disabled claimants.
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A 21-year-old mother of four has sparked controversy by revealing she receives £4,000 monthly in Universal Credit, arguing critics should target the system rather than claimants.
The Department for Work and Pensions has terminated benefits for over 350,000 households who failed to claim Universal Credit after receiving migration notices, as part of a major system transition.
Former reality TV star Luisa Zissman details terrifying experience as explosions rock her Dubai residence amid regional tensions, urging safety for UAE residents.
Katie Bryan and her daughter Samantha share their reactions to the violent assault on Soham killer Ian Huntley, expressing relief and condemnation.
A new survey commissioned by Dogs Trust reveals a significant disconnect between how dog owners view themselves and the public's experiences with irresponsible ownership, highlighting serious health risks.
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The death of Josh Rogers, 33, from the Black Country, in Lloret de Mar remains unexplained. A voicemail, wild boar theories, and a moved body add to the mystery as his family seeks answers.
Mark Preen took his own life 17 years after his daughter Heather died from an infection. His wife Julie campaigns for water safety reforms.
Three categories of state pensioners will be denied the full 4.8% Triple Lock increase from April 6, 2026, under DWP rules, affecting those with insufficient NI years, pre-2016 contracted-out schemes, and expatriates in certain countries.
A woman brands her mother-in-law 'mad' for planning a Mother's Day afternoon tea that excludes partners, sparking a heated debate on family dynamics and celebration etiquette.
The DWP is cutting the Universal Credit health top-up from £97 to £50 weekly for most new claimants from April 2026, creating a two-tier system that critics call unfair.
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Hard-up families in Birmingham's poorest neighbourhoods will receive hundreds of pounds extra monthly as Labour scraps the two-child benefit cap from April.
Soham killer Ian Huntley remains in serious condition after being attacked by an inmate with a metal bar at HMP Frankland. Durham Constabulary confirms no change overnight.
The DWP's Help to Save scheme for Universal Credit claimants has been made permanent, with eligibility expanding to 1.5 million more families from April 2028, offering a 50% bonus on savings.
The Department for Work and Pensions offers Universal Credit add-ons for childcare, housing, disability, and carers, providing up to £495 extra monthly based on individual circumstances.
The Department for Work and Pensions announces two new payments—Crisis Payment and Housing Payment—replacing the Household Support Fund to aid struggling households.
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A prison insider reveals how Ian Huntley's new activities at HMP Frankland increased his vulnerability before a serious assault by a fellow inmate.
