A major public outcry has erupted after changes to the Winter Fuel Payment policy left many UK pensioners without support for heating costs. Over 150,000 people have now signed a petition urging the government to rethink its decision. This comes amid growing concerns about the effect of the changes on older citizens struggling with the … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently shared new figures that show nearly 1.7 million elderly people were claiming Attendance Allowance as of the end of August 2024. This tax-free benefit, designed to help older individuals with daily living costs, aims to support those who need help due to disabilities, long-term illnesses, or … Read more
DWP Extra £694.43 for State Pensioners: Millions of state pensioners are being advised to consider deferring their state pension payments in order to potentially secure an extra £694.43. This advice comes as analysts warn about an emerging “stealth tax” that could impact around 32 million people by 2027-28. The issue arises from fiscal drag, which … Read more
DWP £600 per month: People receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) are being advised to inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of any changes in their health conditions. Since these benefits are based on how a disability affects daily life and mobility, even minor changes could significantly impact payment … Read more
DWP £2,950 Pension for Women born in the 1950s: The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign is once again in the headlines, as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a fresh statement just hours before a critical deadline. This comes after WASPI campaigners took a strong legal stand, demanding justice and … Read more
DWP £427.35 Each Week: Millions of pensioners in the UK are struggling to make ends meet. Campaigner Ken Marshall has recently proposed that the New State Pension should be increased from £11,502 a year to £22,000 a year, aligning it with what a person working 35 hours a week on the National Living Wage (NLW) … Read more
UK State Pension age is under review – The State Pension age is set to increase to 67 on this Year: Anyone nearing retirement should be aware that the UK State Pension age is under review, with potential changes being considered. The Labour government has acknowledged that planned increases in the State Pension age may … Read more
Crucially involved in digital governance and technology integration across government services, the National Informatics Centre (NIC) is a division of the Government of India. One of its major developments is the NIC API eXchange Platform, which lets external developers as well as government organizations use APIs (application programming interfaces) to access and include government data … Read more
Originally embraced by cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, blockchain technology has developed much beyond its intended use. Blockchain is transforming the way governments and companies run as it promises decentralisation, openness, and security. It is being used in many sectors currently. This paper investigates how blockchain is being used in several fields and its ability to … Read more
For many in a nation as varied and large as India, especially in rural and underdeveloped areas, access to high-quality healthcare still presents a difficulty. Launched under the Digital India program, the DigiDrishti initiative is a first step toward bettering eye care availability and outcomes all over the country. A vital instrument in the fight … Read more
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