Pension credit wait times double – fuelling fears over DWP winter …
Nov 18, 2024 · As recently as 4 November, the DWP was sending letters to pensioners advising them to apply for pension credit if they are eligible. Based on the most recent figures, …
These charities collect furniture for free to help those in need
Nov 26, 2024 · All proceeds will go to the operation of food banks, computer recycling, and a newly found debt advice service. In West London, Trinity Homeless Projects runs charity …
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DWP 'considering' PIP changes amid speculation on benefit reform
Oct 17, 2024 · The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is still “considering” responses to a consultation on reform of the personal independence payment (PIP) proposed by the …
Calls for plaque in memory to 'gentle' Big Issue vendor who died
6 days ago · A Big Issue vendor’s loyal customers have called for him to be given a plaque on his pitch after he passed away earlier this month.. Darren Prentice died from a suspected heart …
How do Big Issue sellers make money?
Nov 28, 2023 · Big Issue vendors all over the UK are working hard in all weathers to earn a living. The Big Issue group exists to support people who are homeless or at risk of becoming …
Labi Siffre: 'I've had more difficulties in life due to being ...
Apr 21, 2024 · Labi Siffre was born in June 1945 in Hammersmith, England. He formed his first band at 16 and began playing jazz guitar in groups around Soho in the late 60s.
How the Big Issue became an iconic part of Britain's street - Big Issue
Nov 18, 2024 · It started as a revolutionary act. Back in 1991, the very idea of a publication being sold on the streets of Britain by the homeless and the dispossessed, the poorest and those …
Applying for a budgeting loan: Everything you need to know - The …
Nov 13, 2024 · Whether it’s a broken washing machine, uniform for a new job or a rent deposit, a budgeting loan can help cover costs you just can’t afford upfront. They’re designed to provide …
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