The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is providing compensation payments to around 57,000 benefit claimants who lost ‘severe disability premiums’ when transitioning from legacy benefits to universal credit. Following High Court rulings in 2018 and 2019, the DWP is hoping to complete the scheme by August 2025, with payments potentially reaching up to £5,000 per person. Eligibility for compensation requires receiving Universal Credit with an SDP element, and detailed information on the scheme has been released to ensure claimants receive their due payments promptly.
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EU backs Ukraine war crimes tribunal in riposte to Putin’s war parade
This article discusses the election of Robert Prevost as the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, amid a divided Catholic Church. It highlights EU foreign ministers endorsing a war-crimes tribunal for Ukraine while some leaders attend a Russian military parade, contrasting stances on the ongoing conflict. Additionally, the EU voted to lower the protection status of wolves, reflecting tensions between agricultural interests and wildlife conservation in Europe. Full Article
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