15 h. ago Fake fat jabs worth £250k seized by Brit cops after world’s largest ever weight

FAKE fat jabs worth more than £250,000 have been seized in the world’s largest ever weight-loss drug bust.   Officers smashed an organised crime gang during a dawn raid on a warehouse.   The site is believed to have been used for the large-scale manufacture, packaging and distribution of unlicensed — and potentially deadly —...

Economics

16 h. ago Check your change for four rare UK coins worth over £139,000

Some of these coins are still in circulation meaning they could be in your wallet right now

Economics

23 h. ago Brit tourist facing life in Thai jail for 'smuggling cocaine to Bangkok bars'

The Brit, 25, was arrested at a luxury apartment block in central Bangkok after being found with more than a kilogram of cocaine worth almost £70,000 - as well as a 'quantity' of marijuana in his room

Events

23 h. ago Football legend and World Cup winner Iker Casillas victim of jewellery raid as HOUSEMAID is arrested

Police have reportedly arrested two people including Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas' housekeeper on suspicion of stealing five designer watches worth £175,000 from his Madrid home.

Events

26 h. ago The financial support available to single parents in Britain – and how to access it

There is a lot of help available for single parents, even if tracking it down can prove to be difficult at times

Politics

27 h. ago Woman who won £20k on Premium Bonds still claimed £23k Universal Credit

Diana Lucas also sold her house and put the money into savings before claiming UC and a Council Tax discount

Economics

30 h. ago Families struggling to afford food as calls for Universal Credit change rise

Almost one in seven households with children are struggling to afford food, new research has revealed

Society

30 h. ago Meghan Markle reveals intimate details of life at home with Harry and their children which includes a 'healing blanket' and starting each day with music

The Duchess of Sussex made her comments during a book event at Godmothers bookstore close to her Montecito Mansion in support of her close friend Courtney Adamo.

Politics

30 h. ago DWP explains 'reason' for Universal Credit eligibility change

The Department for Work and Pensions explained the proposal to stop people under the age of 22 from accessing the Universal Credit health element

Politics

35 h. ago DWP explains ‘reasoning’ for decision to restrict Universal Credit for young people

The proposed changes to Universal Credit’s health element could stop thousands from being able to claim the benefit

Politics

53 h. ago Mum on Universal Credit sparks outrage with boasts about getting NAILS done & buying a scooter on NHS Healthy Start card

A MOTHER who receives Universal Credit has sparked outrage after boasting about how she spends her benefits. Rachael, a stay-at-home mum-of-five who is currently unemployed left many stunned when she claimed to use her NHS Healthy Start Card to get her nails done and buy a scooter for her son.   Earlier this month, the mother...

Politics

68 h. ago The forgotten story of the US soldiers who integrated baseball before Jackie Robinson

Alongside a Jewish, anti-racist pitcher from Brooklyn, Leon Day and Willard Brown played in a remarkable team during a historic wartime tournamentFar from the diamonds of America, a little-known chapter of the journey toward integrating baseball was taking place in war-ravaged Europe just over 80 years ago.It took place at a tournament held to entertain soldiers in the months after the end of the second world war. The team who won the GI World Series in September 1945 were unlike any of the other competitors: they had an integrated roster, including two stars from the Negro Leagues: Willard Brown and Leon Day. Continue reading...

Events

68 h. ago Exact amount DWP benefits set to increase next April including Universal Credit and State Pension

The rate of benefits increases in April in line with the rate of inflation from the previous September

Politics

2 d. ago The Harvey Nichols beauty advent calendar is a stellar Christmas countdown – here’s why

The department store’s Christmas countdown is worth more than £1,000

Politics

2 d. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for income boost worth up to £450

The average claimants will receive nearly £400 more a year – but economists warn it comes at the ‘wrong time’

Economics

3 d. ago Australian charged with stealing Labubu dolls worth more than £4,000

At least 43 Labubu dolls worth £4390 were seized in police search operation

Economics

3 d. ago Experts warn DWP benefits uprating next April unlikely to cover cost of essentials

The Universal Credit standard allowance is set to rise by 6.2 per cent next year.

Events

3 d. ago Benefits uplift still unlikely to cover cost of essentials, say experts

Anti-poverty charities have warned an above-inflation rise from April would still see many people struggling with the costs of heat, rent and energy.

Science

3 d. ago Benefits poised to surge 3.8% and state pension 4.8% in April as Rachel Reeves desperately looks for ways to curb spending

Universal credit and disability handout rises are typically linked to the CPI inflation rate for September, which was revealed today as 3.8 per cent.

Economics

3 d. ago Exact amount DWP benefits set to rise by next year including Universal Credit

A spike in inflation is expected to trigger higher than otherwise benefit increases next April, including for Universal Credit - but leave the government with an £18billion bill

Politics