16 hours ago Winter Fuel Payment: ‘Amazing’ heater with huge discount is flying off shelves amid UK cold snap

"I can’t imagine winter without it!"

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7 hours ago Winter fuel payments: The cold weather support available for pensioners after new rules introduced

Everything you need to know about the changes to the winter fuel payment

Economics

12 hours ago Britain threatens sanctions on Chinese companies whose engines are used for 'small boats' Channel crossings

Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the crackdown as the Government steps up action to try to reduce the number of people risking their lives in unseaworthy vessels to reach Britain

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30 hours ago Keir Starmer is ‘betraying’ the NHS with private sector expansion, says Jeremy Corbyn

Exclusive: Former Labour leader hits out, accusing prime minister of ‘broken pledges’ on the two-child benefit cap, winter fuel and ‘selling off’ the health service

Politics

7 hours ago Older people can claim two benefits which boost annual income by nearly £10,000 this year

Pensioners no longer due Winter Fuel Payments could increase their annual income by thousands of pounds.

Economics

23 hours ago Ringleaders of human trafficking gangs behind 'small boats' Channel crossings to be targeted by new sanctions

Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the crackdown as the Government steps up action to try to reduce the number of people risking their lives in unseaworthy vessels to reach Britain

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32 hours ago Lanarkshire locals urged to think carefully before switching energy suppliers

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, has issued a checklist to help customers navigate the complex energy market and avoid unexpected fees.

Politics

30 hours ago Israeli strikes kill at least 22 people in Gaza as US steps up ceasefire push

It comes as the US is said to be pushing for a truce before Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January

Events

34 hours ago Jeremy Corbyn accuses Keir Starmer of ‘betraying’ NHS with massive expansion of private sector

Exclusive: Former Labour leader hits out, accusing prime minister of ‘broken pledges’ on the two-child benefit cap, winter fuel and ‘selling off’ the health service

Politics