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DWP launches compensation scheme for people who lost money due to Universal Credit move
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a compensation scheme for people who suffered financial loss due to incorrect decisions during their move from legacy benefits to Universal Credit
Pensioners may be missing out on DWP benefits worth up to £18,506 a year
Pensioners could be eligible for extra tax-free payments
Kate Middleton has 2 favourite breakfasts she eats 'every day'
Princess of Wales wowed the crowds at the Trooping of the Colour event at the weekend - and needs an energy-packed diet to stay healthy
Stretch of major A-road to close for four months
The road will close overnight for maintenance works
Cycle wands flattened on busy Cambridge road
Cambridgeshire County Council is aware of the flattened cycle wands
Locals dub new Cambridgeshire estate 'perfect for getting into London' but needs secondary school
People who live at the 2,800-home estate also said they are excited for a new M&S Food to open
'Greater risk to life' as yellow heat health alert issued for Cambridgeshire
Temperatures are set to hit around 28C later this week
Driver jailed for killing much-loved student in ‘shocking’ petrol station crash
Urwah Tanveer, 20, was about to graduate from university and hoped to work in the NHS before she was killed
Mum suspects second person was in son's flat before he died, coroner hears
The 24-year-old died at hospital after a cardiac arrest
Cadbury investigating Flakes after ice cream van complaints
Ice cream van owners have raised complaints after a number of Cadbury 99 Flakes were delivered with a white discolouration, making them look unsellable
Drivers of older petrol and diesel cars to face new VAT rates
HMRC introduced new VAT road fuel scale charges for drivers of petrol and diesel cars on 1 May 2026, with the rates due to remain in place until April 2027
Woman killed in crash on Cambridgeshire road
The 61-year-old woman died at the scene














