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Homelessness

Here’s what to do if you see a homeless person

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Winter

Morning walks and hearty stews: Could living like a medieval peasant be the key to surviving winter?

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Welfare system

What is child benefit and can I claim it?

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Benefits

What benefits can I claim from the DWP to help me cover the cost of living?

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Benefits

DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month

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Debt

How Fair for You’s Shopping Card Loan is helping people face down debt

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Universal credit

Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit

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Christmas

Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025

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Renting

How long can a landlord leave you without hot water?

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Universal credit

What is universal credit? The DWP benefit explained

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Disability benefits

How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments

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Disability benefits

Five key things you need to know about PIP

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Homelessness

How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?

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Cost of living crisis

Cost of living payments: Where to get help in 2025 now the scheme is over

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Summer survival guide

24 discounted days out for families on universal credit and other benefits this summer holiday

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Department for Work and Pensions

DWP payment dates in June 2025: When you will get your benefits this month

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Poverty line

Living on the edge: How to avoid falling into poverty amid rising costs

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Benefits

DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month

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Emergency fund

Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund

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Advice

Here’s what to do if you see a homeless person

Morning walks and hearty stews: Could living like a medieval peasant be the key to surviving winter?

What is child benefit and can I claim it?

What benefits can I claim from the DWP to help me cover the cost of living?

DWP payment dates in November 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month

How Fair for You’s Shopping Card Loan is helping people face down debt

Everything you need to know about how to apply for universal credit

Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over Christmas in 2025

How long can a landlord leave you without hot water?

What is universal credit? The DWP benefit explained

How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments

Five key things you need to know about PIP

How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?

Cost of living payments: Where to get help in 2025 now the scheme is over

24 discounted days out for families on universal credit and other benefits this summer holiday

DWP payment dates in June 2025: When you will get your benefits this month

Living on the edge: How to avoid falling into poverty amid rising costs

DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month

Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund

11 ways to spread kindness without spending money

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