Brian Dillon

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DWP Universal Credit warning as claimants face £5k fines over 18 changes

3 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Brian Dillon

Britons claiming Universal Credit have been alerted to the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) regulations regarding changes in personal circumstances. The department has reiterated the rules for reporting such changes and emphasised their importance, with potential fines of £5,000 for non-compliance. Failure to inform the DWP of these changes is deemed a criminal offence, and those who neglect to report these changes may have their benefits entirely halted.
DWP Universal Credit warning as claimants face £5k fines over 18 changes

3 days ago | leeds-live.co.uk | Brian Dillon
DWP warning as thousands face £5k fine if they fail to report 18 changes

3 days ago | express.co.uk | Brian Dillon

DWP warning as thousands face £5k fine if they fail to report 18 changesThe Department for Work and Pensions has reminded people claiming Universal Credit that they must inform them of 18 key changes in circumstance that may happen. By Brian Dillon, Audience Writer 13:47, Mon, May 12, 2025 | UPDATED: 13:49, Mon, May 12, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Universal Credit claimants must declare changes in circumstances to the DWP.
Brits urged to 'prepare emergency kit' today as Met Office issues warning

3 days ago | express.co.uk | Brian Dillon

Brits urged to 'prepare emergency kit' today as Met Office issues warningThe Met Office has issued a warning to Brits as forecasts predicts thunderstorms and the potential for flash flooding across the country. 13:40, Mon, May 12, 2025 | UPDATED: 13:41, Mon, May 12, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Brits have been warned to prepare an emergency storm kit ahead of potential floods.
Hounslow fire LIVE: Blaze near London Tube station sees black smoke billow into air

3 days ago | express.co.uk | Sam Ormiston |Brian Dillon

Hounslow fire LIVE: Blaze near London Tube station sees black smoke billow into airA picture of the scene shows thick black smoke billowing into the air near a London Underground station. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Brian Dillon, Audience Writer 12:13, Mon, May 12, 2025 | UPDATED: 12:14, Mon, May 12, 2025 Share Article Bookmark liveA fire has erupted in west London (Image: X/@clojan)A fire has erupted near a Tube station in west London.
Salmon tastes better when 1 simple thing is added before baking

3 days ago | express.co.uk | Brian Dillon

Salmon tastes better when 1 simple thing is added before bakingThere's a way to make salmon taste better when you baking it in the oven and it involves adding one ingredient to it before you cook it. Share Article Bookmark Salmon can be improved with one simple addition. (Image: Getty)You can make salmon tatse way better by introducing one simple ingredient when you are cooking it in the oven.
'Best burgers' will cook better on the BBQ when 1 common mistake is avoided

3 days ago | express.co.uk | Brian Dillon

'Best burgers' will cook better on the BBQ when 1 common mistake is avoidedBBQ season is officially here as the UK enjoys yet another spell of hot weather. There is one common mistake that Brits make when cooking burgers on the BBQ. Share Article Bookmark There are top tips to know when cooking burgers on a BBQ. (Image: Getty)Burgers cooked on the BBQ can be made better when one common mistake made by Brits is avoided.
Tragedy as pregnant mum 'weeks away from giving birth' found dead at home

3 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Brian Dillon

A heavily pregnant mother was tragically found dead in her Lancashire home by a family member, an inquest heard. Aliesha Fisher, 30, was discovered unresponsive on her bedroom floor by a cousin on December 28 last year, after going to sleep the night before. Despite the efforts of emergency services who were summoned to the residence, neither Aliesha nor her unborn child could be revived.
Tragedy as pregnant mum 'weeks away from giving birth' found dead at home

3 days ago | leeds-live.co.uk | Brian Dillon
Grow massive amounts of basil with 3 simple steps using supermarket herb

3 days ago | express.co.uk | Brian Dillon

Grow massive amounts of basil with 3 simple steps using supermarket herbBasil is a popular herb for UK gardeners to grow and it turns out it is rather easy. All you need to do is use the basil you bought in the supermarket. By Brian Dillon, Audience Writer 16:28, Sun, May 11, 2025 | UPDATED: 16:33, Sun, May 11, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Basil is a common herb to grow at home.