A father has said that he had his campervan seized while he was still sleeping inside, and now he’s homeless. James Brogan, 37, from Leek in Staffordshire, was fast asleep while stationed in a car park when DVLA officers clamped his vehicle. The father-of-one said he was in his undergarments as bailiffs seized the VWContinue reading “The Police Confiscated My Campervan While I Was Still Inside”
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Suicide Attempt By Disabled Man At JobCentre Protest
A disabled man has attempted to end his life by taking poison pills at a job centre. He’s been charged with having a chemical weapon. David Rollins decided to attempt suicide on June 23 because he said that he was facing the possibility of losing half of his ‘already stretched income’. David Rollins consumed theContinue reading “Suicide Attempt By Disabled Man At JobCentre Protest”
PARLIAMENT AND STATE PENSION
The British State Pension is far too low, we all know that. It needs to increase and be put back to anyone aged 60. If the Government put pensions up to £380 a week, it should lift thousands out of deprivation and give our senior folk more spending power and help boost the economy. However,Continue reading “PARLIAMENT AND STATE PENSION”
From Today, Households Will Receive £301 As Part Of The Cost Of Living Payment For 2023
More than eight million households across the UK will welcome the latest £301 cost of living support payment from the Government from today. It’s the first of three payments, totalling up to £900 for people who are on certain means-tested benefits. Households eligible for the cost of living payments include people receiving Universal Credit, Income-basedContinue reading “From Today, Households Will Receive £301 As Part Of The Cost Of Living Payment For 2023”
Mum Forced To Tell Son, 10, She Can’t Afford Christmas Presents
A heartbroken mum has been forced to tell her 10-year-old son that she won’t be able to afford any Christmas presents this year due to the cost of living crisis. Christine Borton, 48, was crushed when she had to tell her young son Dayjanta Samuels not to expect any presents on Christmas Day. She saidContinue reading “Mum Forced To Tell Son, 10, She Can’t Afford Christmas Presents”
Universal Credit Could Be Stopped Under DWP Rules 
With the end of the school term ahead of a six-week break, a relaxation on international travels and scorching heats in countries abroad, many will choose to jet set away to foreign lands to make the most of their summer. However, if you’re claiming state support such as Universal Credit, there are important regulations toContinue reading “Universal Credit Could Be Stopped Under DWP Rules ”
People Could Just Work Two More Hours A Week, Therese Coffey Says
Therese Coffey today defended scrapping the £20 a week Universal Credit uplift, suggesting people could work two additional hours to make up the money. The Work and Pensions Secretary said the increase had always been a temporary part of the response to the pandemic and maintained that she’s completely happy with it going. The commentsContinue reading “People Could Just Work Two More Hours A Week, Therese Coffey Says”
Rishi Sunak Confirms Universal Credit Will Be Cut By £20 A Week In October
Rishi Sunak confirmed that Universal Credit will be cut for people across the country in October. During an interview, the Tory Chancellor was questioned about the UK Government’s plans going forward to support more disadvantaged families. He said the £20 a week uplift in the benefit would not be continued beyond the end of SeptemberContinue reading “Rishi Sunak Confirms Universal Credit Will Be Cut By £20 A Week In October”
BENEFITS BOOST
Rishi Sunak is considering giving six million people a one-off £500 benefit payment as part of plans to fight off a rebellion over Universal Credit. The lump-sum would be an alternative to continuing increased payments for Universal Credit claimants, which have provisionally been raised by £20 a week. The enhanced payments were introduced for 12Continue reading “BENEFITS BOOST”
New Universal Credit Mobile Phone Deal
Households on some of the lowest incomes can now apply for a £10 a month mobile phone tariff and it includes unlimited everything. Voxi, which has launched the new deal, said people on certain means-tested benefits, such as Jobseekers Allowance can sign up for the price plan. The ‘For Now’ tariff, which uses Vodafone’s network,Continue reading “New Universal Credit Mobile Phone Deal”
