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Should school uniform logos be scrapped to save parents money?

A new law will force state schools to remove unnecessary branded clothing items from their uniform requirements, but should logos be ditched altogether? Have your say in our survey

Liverpool Echo · Aug 30, 2022

DWP £600 Winter Fuel Payment to help eight million people - check if you qualify

Through the scheme this year, people could get up to £600 - and if two separate people in the same household qualify, they'll both get the cash, totalling £1,200

Chronicle Live · Aug 30, 2022

Carer's Allowance could provide an extra £278 every month and a bonus payment this Christmas

You could be eligible for weekly Carer’s Allowance payments of £69.70 plus an extra £245.70 in December.

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

DWP shares new update for 6m people due £150 disability cost of living payment this month

People claiming certain health benefits will receive the one-off payment automatically.

Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022

DWP update as PIP replaced in Scotland nationwide with new ADP benefit

Starting August 29, Personal Independence Payment has been replaced with the new Adult Disability Payment benefit for all new claims in Scotland — here's what you need to know

Glasgow Live · Aug 29, 2022

Urgent WiFi advice for millions of BT, Virgin and Sky broadband users to avoid cyber attacks

Turning your WiFi off can leave you susceptible to annoying bugs and attacks from cyber criminals

Chronicle Live · Aug 29, 2022

DWP £600 Winter Fuel Payment set to help eight million households

The DWP will offer £600 to help cover the cost of heating bills over the colder months

Bristol Post · Aug 29, 2022

HMRC confirms £326 cost of living payments to start this week for 1.1m families on Tax Credits

The first part of the £650 financial support will be paid from September 2.

Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022

New benefit replacing PIP opens nationwide with a focus on providing a positive and compassionate experience

Adult Disability Payment also offers no 'degrading functional examinations' as part of the application process.

Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022

DWP told to boost Universal Credit payments by at least £25 a week

It comes after Ofgem announced an 80 per cent increase on energy bills

Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022