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Personal Independence Payment: Everything You Need to Know

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The Standard Element of Universal Credit UK Explained

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The Housing Element of Universal Credit UK Explained

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The Child Element of Universal Credit UK Explained

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The Childcare Element of Universal Credit UK Explained

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The Carer Element of Universal Credit UK Explained

Part of Dementia Action Week 2025

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The Sickness and Disability Element of Universal Credit UK Explained

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Disability Living Allowance for Children - Universal Credit UK Explained

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Attendance Allowance: Everything You Need to Know

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Allotment Diaries Part 16 – Celebrating 20 Years on the Allotment

The Allotment Diaries Episode 16

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An Introduction to Child Benefit

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Allotment Diaries Part 14 - How to Dry Apples at Home and a Plot Update

The Allotment Diaries Episode 14

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Artist in Focus: J.M.W Turner

Main Image: "The Codomas" 1946 collage by 20th-century French Artist Henri Matisse. A collage of bright abstract shapes and colours.

Artist in Focus: Henri Matisse

Main image: Painterly Architectonic - art piece by Lyubov Popova, a mix of geometric shapes in bright colours - inspired by the cubism movement.

Artist in Focus: Lyubov Popova