Star Wars Stuntman Defrauds £30,000 in Benefits, Exposed by Wife’s Social Media Posts Saturday, May 30, 2026 fraud benefits dwp scam fraudster stuntman socialmedia court housing recovery Gerry Sherard, the 65-year-old stuntman known for his role in the 1983 film Return of the Jedi, was exposed for fraudulently claiming £30,000 in benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Despite enjoying a … Read More
DWP Proposes £339 Weekly Support for Certain Universal Credit Claimants to Boost Apprenticeships Saturday, May 30, 2026 dwp universalcredit apprenticeships neets welfare youthunemployment bursary milburnreport childbenefit labour The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a groundbreaking plan to provide financial support to parents whose children take up apprenticeships. This initiative targets 16 and 17-year-olds and is part of the … Read More
State Pensioners Concerned They Are Missing Nearly £750 in DWP Payments Saturday, May 30, 2026 pension statepension dwp nationalinsurance serps retirement eligibility payments pensioners contributions State pensioners have raised concerns about missing nearly £750 from their pension payments, following changes to eligibility criteria. In a letter to the Telegraph’s Pensions Doctor, a state pensioner shared their confusion … Read More
DWP Deploys Spy Vans with Cameras Outside Homes to Catch Benefit Fraudsters Saturday, May 30, 2026 dwp benefits fraud surveillance pip welfare crime law enforcement government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing a new initiative involving vehicles equipped with hidden cameras to monitor individuals suspected of committing benefit fraud. This move aims to crack down on … Read More
People Under 67 with Caring Responsibilities Urged to Check £86 Weekly Carer’s Allowance Entitlement Thursday, May 28, 2026 carers allowance benefits pensions caring caregiving eligibility nicredits uk dwp If you are caring for a loved one and are under the state pension age, you could be entitled to Carer’s Allowance—a weekly payment of £86.45—as well as National Insurance credits that boost your future state pension. BBC … Read More
I'm considering a workplace car scheme - how will it affect my Universal Credit? Monday, May 25, 2026 universalcredit benefitsinkind workplacebenefits electriccar incomecalculation dwp takehomepay benefitclaimants workscheme finance A Universal Credit claimant recently expressed confusion about how participating in a workplace car scheme might affect their benefits. They had opted for an electric car benefit in kind, which reduced their take-home pay. … Read More