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Purpl & Disability News

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April 2025 UK Energy Price Cap Rise: How Will it Affect Disabled People and What Support is Available?

In April, the Energy Price Cap is set to rise again, we know this will be causing stress and anxiety for our members and so we wanted to try and explain what the price cap rise may mean for you and what you can do about it. On 25 February 2025, Ofgem announced a 6.4% […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 10, 2025

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Purpl & Disability News

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PIP Changes 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the New Personal Independence Payment Rules

Hello everyone, After months of speculation and much worry and concern from the disabled community, there has finally been an update on PIP and Welfare Cuts for 2025 and I wanted to share the news with our community so we can begin to talk about the fears of disabled people in the UK. We have […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 8, 2025

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UK Railcard Price Increase on 2nd March 2025 – Act Now to Save Money

Please be advised that UK Railcard prices will increase on 2nd March 2025 under new official regulations from the National Railcard Company. This includes 16-17 saver, 16-25 Railcard, 26-30 Railcard, Family & Friends, Two Together, Senior, Veterans and Network Railcards. 1. The one-year Railcard will increase from £30 to £352. The three-year Railcard will rise from […]