The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing mounting criticism over its policy of reclaiming Universal Credit overpayments—even when the mistake was made by the government itself. In recent months, multiple claimants have been ordered to repay tens of thousands of pounds, with some debt demands reaching as high as £38,000. Campaigners and advocacy ...
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging households earning less than £80,000 per year to come forward and check their eligibility for unclaimed benefits. The most significant focus is on Child Benefit, which provides crucial financial support for families raising children. Despite widespread availability, many families have not claimed Child Benefit, often due to ...
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging individuals earning under £60,000 per year to check whether they qualify for free financial support worth up to £2,200. The support is available through two main schemes—Child Benefit and unclaimed Child Trust Funds (CTFs)—but thousands of eligible people have yet to claim their money. With many households ...
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants across the UK are set to receive compensation payments of up to £5,000, following a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announcement aimed at addressing past financial losses suffered during the transition from legacy benefits. The compensation plan comes after multiple legal rulings found that the Severe Disability Premium (SDP) ...
Americans affected by major data breaches may now be eligible to receive compensation of up to $10,000, thanks to several recent settlement agreements. However, the amount individuals can claim and their eligibility depends on their location and the specifics of the breach they were affected by. Data breaches have exposed sensitive personal information such as ...
Spencer, MA – A Massachusetts woman is facing serious federal charges after being accused of fraudulently collecting over $40,000 in Social Security benefits meant for a deceased person. According to federal authorities, the woman continued to receive and withdraw benefits for more than 15 years after the recipient had passed away. The accused, 62-year-old Gina ...
Austin, TX – Thousands of Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to receive their benefits in March 2025. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has confirmed the official payment schedule, ensuring that recipients can access their food assistance on time. The SNAP benefits, which are loaded onto ...
A potential U.S. government shutdown was successfully averted after the Senate passed a critical funding bill late Thursday night. The bill, which extends funding through September 30, 2025, was swiftly signed into law by President Donald Trump, ensuring that essential government operations remain functional. The decision comes amid heightened tensions within Congress, with both Republicans ...
The U.S. government has shut down Voice of America (VOA), the nation’s state-funded international broadcaster, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on March 14, 2025. This decision has effectively dismantled the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the umbrella organization overseeing VOA, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), and Radio Free Asia. The ...