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Brits with breast cancer could get £778.40 every four weeks in DWP payments

Brits living with breast cancer may be able to receive £778.40 in support every four weeks from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they meet certain eligibility criteria, official figures suggest. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK, the NHS website explains, with around 60,000 new cases each year. As explained by the health service, symptoms of breast cancer in women may include:

Households told not to throw pumpkins in black bins after Halloween

Households across the UK are being told not to throw away pumpkins in general waste bins after Halloween this Saturday to avoid sending them to landfil.

Indian forces tighten security in Delhi ahead of big opposition protest

Opposition says hundreds of thousands of people expected to participate in march demanding election chief resign over voter list changes

'My cattle don't care I'm in Clarkson's choir' say Bucks farmer

Richard Heady has been involved in farm life ever since he could "lift a barrel".

Princess Kate's 'very special' surprise for Prince George that failed

The Princess of Wales is known for being an extremely hard-working member of the Royal Family, with a wide range of talents. However, Princess Catherine once revealed that there is one craft she has never quite mastered, despite attempting to create a special surprise for her eldest son, Prince George.

Brits with OCD can get £194.60 in DWP payments per week

Brits who have Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) may be able to claim the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if they meet certain eligibility criteria confirmed through an assessment, figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) suggest. OCD is a mental health condition "where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours", the NHS website explains. The condition can affect men, women and children, it adds. "People can start having symptoms from as early as 6 years old, but it often begins around puberty and early adulthood," the health service explains. "OCD can be distressing and significantly interfere with your life, but treatment can help you keep it under control."

Beef stew is comforting and flavourful if you add two ingredients instead

Few dishes are as comforting as a traditional beef stew. Packed with tender chunks of slow-cooked meat, hearty vegetables and rich, warming gravy, it’s a timeless favourite that proves simple ingredients can deliver incredible flavour.

Trump disputes FBI that North Korea behind 'biggest hack in history'

The contradiction comes amid a tense relationship with North Korea as foreign conflicts have complicated Donald Trump's relationship with Kim Jong Un.

Democrats are used to heartbreak in Texas

The race for a US Senate seat in Texas may prove crucial in determining which party controls Congress next year – a significant prize in its own right - but for both parties it represents so much more than that.

Dog trainer names 5 difficult breeds to avoid

A professional dog trainer has revealed the five breeds he thinks people should "avoid" - though not because they are aggressive or "bad".

‘The term is becoming unrecognisable’: have the experts who believed in a single autism spectrum changed their minds?

There has been a steep rise in the number of people labelled autistic over the last 20 years. Is that down to greater understanding – or overdiagnosis?

Army veteran, 76, takes on 1,000-mile Poppy Express challenge to raise thousands for Royal British Legion

They are selling poppies to passengers throughout these journeys