The annual fireworks are scheduled for July 3 this year. There's a free concert Friday and Cape Verdean parade Sat. too.

A key government bill on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) changes is set for its Second Reading on Tuesday. The Government is trying to avert a growing revolt amongst its ...

A heavily damaged car is shown on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (WJAR) The driver of the Silverado was only identified as a 26-year-old man.

PIP and Universal Credit claimants are set to see significant changes after Parliament voted through Labour's reforms, although with some concessions.

Here is an outline of the changes being proposed to Personal Independence Payments and a health-related element of Universal Credit ...

PIP and Universal Credit changes 'damaging' for people in these UK regions MPs have voted through a bill to make key changes to the benefit system ...

The government made late changes to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill. Here's what that means for your benefits payments ...

DWP plans to increase the number of face-to-face assessments, but will still offer alternative consultation methods.

A government minister has been quizzed on Keir Starmer's U-turn on cuts to disability benefits after a bruising week for the Prime Minister. Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith was pressed after ...

Here, in granular detail, Big Issue breaks down absolutely everything you need to know about its benefits bill and reform of welfare.

People receiving PIP, Universal Credit, and other benefits could be at risk of losing their claim for staying in hospital. This is due to strict rules from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

A Green Paper had initially introduced suggestions for a "transitional protection for those who are no longer eligible for Pip", yet the recent disclosures from the Government have now confirmed ...