1.5 million UK citizens could be out of the disability benefit net soon, new bill proposes drastic changes in eligibility criteriaThe Labour government's new welfare bill proposes significant changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), potentially impacting around ...
19 Jun, 2025, 05.11 PM IST
Universal Credit, other state benefits to be credited early amid Good Friday, Easter Monday? Check details hereBoth the DWP and the HMRC have confirmed that the payment of benefits under their respective administration will be credited earlier than u...
14 Apr, 2025, 11.34 PM IST
Cost-of-living payments: What are they, who gets them, the exact dateThe Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the date. The government paid the first installment in April and May, while the second w...
14 Dec, 2023, 10.51 PM IST
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement: All you need to know about the UK's 2024 economic plansChancellor Jeremy Hunt unveils UK economic plans for 2024, featuring a 6.7 per cent increase in benefits, an 8.5 per cent rise in state pen...
22 Nov, 2023, 10.33 PM IST
UK cost of living: Over six million people to receive £150 disability payment. Check date, benefits listMillions of people in the UK will receive £150 disability cost of living payment from Tuesday. There are a number of benefits included in t...
19 Jun, 2023, 07.19 PM IST
Who is qualified for the £900 cost of living allowance and when will it be paid?Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK Jeremy Hunt pledged an extra £900 in aid to Britons during the cost-of-living crisis in his Autumn St...
19 Nov, 2022, 01.06 AM IST
UK energy costs will increase to £3,000 but Jeremy Hunt confirms cost-of-living payments of £1,350UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made his Autumn Statement on Thursday. He said energy prices in the UK are expected to rise up to £3,000.
17 Nov, 2022, 08.02 PM IST
When will 6 million disabled people in UK receive £150 cost of living support? Details hereAll qualified for disability benefits will receive a one-off £150 as the cost-of-living payment starting Tuesday.
21 Sep, 2022, 08.45 PM IST
Jupiter Hospitals to invest Rs 500 crore to set up neuro rehabilitation centre in UKThe proposed rehabilitation center in the UK to have 100 bed inpatient capacity will benefit patients of stroke, traumatic brain injury, ce...
21 Apr, 2022, 07.11 PM IST
How much physical activity should disabled young people do? New research offers insightPhysical activity is vital for the health of young people.
18 Feb, 2022, 06.09 PM IST
FTAs could up exports of auto components and textiles: India Inc's top CEOsFocussing on cost and ease of doing business, market access via trade treaties, technology and quality issue and supporting Brand India for...
24 Aug, 2021, 11.54 AM IST
View: Taxing disability pensions is collective punishment, against natural justiceIf there is indeed misuse, the army must punish those gaming the system rather than handing out collective punishment.
14 Jul, 2019, 09.56 PM IST
Protesters try to storm British ParliamentA group of protesters campaigning against changes to disability benefits today tried to storm UK's Parliament, when Cameron was leading Pri...
24 Jun, 2015, 07.37 PM IST
- Bangladeshi migrants fraudulently make millions in UK, 13 held
Italy-based Bangladeshi migrants are accused of making millions of pounds by misusing the UK's taxpayer funded welfare schemes, prompting a...
26 May, 2015, 06.14 PM IST
Help Age India urges PM Modi to design cities for aged and disabledHelp Age India has written to PM Modi seeking the need to create or design cities for aged and disabled persons, its CEO, Mathew Cherian sa...
13 Mar, 2015, 04.07 PM IST
Uniform capital gains tax rule for all: Delhi High CourtLong-term gains from off-market sale of securities attract a tax of 10% while a higher rate of 20% is charged after adjusting for inflation.
12 Oct, 2013, 04.06 AM IST
- UK's housing benefit cost may hit 20 bn pounds this year
Thousands of families in the UK are pocketing housing benefits worth more than 26,000 pounds per annum, drawn in from taxpayers' income, an...
01 Jun, 2010, 11.01 AM IST