Britain’s national debt skyrocketed by an eye-watering £186 billion during Labour’s first year in power, an analysis has shown. From the end of July 2024 to the end of last month, the UK’s national debt increased from £2.53 trillion to £2.71 trillion, according to an analysis of official figures. It means the Labour Government put BritainContinue reading “Britain’s Debt Soars Under Labour”
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Pension Should Be Affordable, Says Reeves
Rachel Reeves has warned that the state pension must be ‘affordable’ amid concerns that the younger generation may not receive it until they are 74. The Chancellor said increases in life expectancy have to be taken into account after ministers launched a review. Concern has been raised about the sustainability of the triple lock, which meansContinue reading “Pension Should Be Affordable, Says Reeves”
Cheating The Welfare System
Known for her advice on maximising benefits, 31-year-old Whitney Ainscough earned enough money to purchase a Range Rover and treat herself to a gastric sleeve. A self-described bad mum who claims to make nearly £500,000 a year by showing social media followers how to manipulate the benefits system says she’ll never get a job. WhitneyContinue reading “Cheating The Welfare System”
DWP To Cut PIP And Other Welfare Payments
Many nationwide will be alarmed by the Labour government’s announcement that it would be slashing billions of pounds from the nation’s welfare bill. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will speak in the House of Commons and is expected to confirm a huge package of cuts to welfare. This is despite growing unrest from Labour MPsContinue reading “DWP To Cut PIP And Other Welfare Payments”
Mother-Of-Two, 22, Who Lied To The Department For Work And Pensions For Years
A mum broke down in tears in court after lying about her two children living with her to claim more than £16,000 illegally. Kayley Evans, 22, was 18 when she first embarked on the erroneous claim, a court heard. Prosecutor Nabiha Ahmed said Evans received Universal Credit on the basis she was single, unemployed, andContinue reading “Mother-Of-Two, 22, Who Lied To The Department For Work And Pensions For Years”
Welfare Claimants To Be Given ‘Right To Try’ Work Without Risk Of Losing Their Benefits
Labour’s reform of the system will allow welfare recipients to attempt employment without fear of losing their benefits. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is expected to announce legislation to introduce a ‘right to try guarantee’ for those on health-related benefits. This will prevent people from having their entitlements automatically re-assessed if they enter employment.Continue reading “Welfare Claimants To Be Given ‘Right To Try’ Work Without Risk Of Losing Their Benefits”
Due To Pension Rule, DWP Pays £500 Million To Dead People
More than £500 million of taxpayers’ money has been handed out to dead people in just five years because of a pension rule – and families do not have to give it back. In response to requests for an immediate systemic change, a government minister acknowledged the magnitude of incorrect payouts in previous years. TheContinue reading “Due To Pension Rule, DWP Pays £500 Million To Dead People”
Fraudster Who Stole £50,000 From Benefits
Despite defrauding £50,000 worth of benefits, a fraudster secured employment processing Universal Credit claims. Chido Vincent was employed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in 2014, despite serving an 18-month jail sentence for exceeding his immigration limits and forging a letter to apply for benefits. For reasons unconnected to his conviction, the 57-year-oldContinue reading “Fraudster Who Stole £50,000 From Benefits”
BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN
Based on the child credit component of the previously rejected Health Government’s Tax Credit proposal, which would have abolished PAYE and integrated tax and benefits, Barbara Castle established Child Benefit in 1975. It has long been a necessary component of our lives, and everyone has the right to it—even those with higher incomes than othersContinue reading “BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN”
Trial Of Bank Account Monitoring Reveals 63,000 Benefit Claimants Breaking Rules
Tens of thousands of claimants were found to be in violation of benefit regulations during the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) trial of its new bank monitoring capabilities. The DWP is currently working on tackling fraud, debt, and error in the benefit system. One of the new plans will give the DWP the power to check the claimant’s bank accounts.Continue reading “Trial Of Bank Account Monitoring Reveals 63,000 Benefit Claimants Breaking Rules”
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