A storm has dropped a significant amount of rain across Southern California, triggering the risk of mudslides, flooding and debris flows in recent burn scar areas.

The Household Support Fund is a DWP scheme where local councils can hand out extra support to hard-up families ...

The action comes on the eve of the fire’s two-month anniversary, as Bass looks to reset the focus after weeks of tumult, not ...

Even more valuable is Housing Benefit, which for many pensioners is uncapped and could provide up to 100 per cent of their ...

The Department for Work and Pensions is now urging pensioners to check their eligibility for Pension Credit and apply with ...

After the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires in the Los Angeles area, do not drink notices are in place for homes in the ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has alerted those who claim Universal Credit and pay rent to an important update. The DWP has revealed plans to review the contentious practice allowing ...

New guidance on DWP help for state pensioners has been issued ... was injured or fell ill due to their service in Her Majesty's (HM) Armed Forces, or during a time of war prior to April 6, 2005 ...

In March 2024, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) determined that the DWP's failure to properly inform women of these changes constituted maladministration. The Ombudsman also ...

There’s a number of documents people need to send to the DWP when trying to apply for benefits ... The Payment Exception Service allows people who don’t have a bank account to still collect ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has blown an eye-watering £60 ... and it is a priority that people receive a supportive service and the benefits they are entitled to as quickly as ...