4 h. ago Scarlett Johansson shares her one strict rule that 'offends a lot of people'

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson, who keeps her children out of the spotlight, opened up about the one rule she has that 'offends a lot of people'

Politics

8 h. ago Important Attendance Allowance rules those over pension age must follow to avoid a penalty

Attendance Allowance payments are for those over State Pension age with a disability or health condition - and there are key guidelines claimants must follow

Politics

8 h. ago Your behaviour in Japan is all wrong! Tokyo native reveals etiquette rules tourists MUST follow (including why you should never tip and the greeting that'll make locals anxious)

'Japanese people are very prideful, and following the rules is a big thing in Japan.' So says GetYourGuide's Japan expert - and Tokyo native - Takao Nishina. Read on for his do's and don'ts...

Politics

14 h. ago DWP benefits worth up to £1,362 each month set to rise for people with health issues

The uprating exercise from the Department for Work and Pensions will see pensioners on Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland receive more money

Economics

21 h. ago Attendance Allowance rules older people must know or £434 payments could stop

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week on Attendance Allowance.

Economics

38 h. ago People over State Pension age due up to £1,362 each month in new financial year

The annual uprating will see weekly State Pension and benefit payments rise on April 7.

Economics

39 h. ago New DWP update for nearly 150,000 older people on Attendance Allowance

A new devolved payment will replace Attendance Allowance for people in Scotland this year.

Politics

50 h. ago People with a Blue Badge urged to claim £195 as rule change could catch people out

A change to road tax is set to come into effect from next month - but Blue Badge holders could be exempt from the fee, which can cost up to £195 a year

Economics

3 d. ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £434 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

4 d. ago Financial regulator pledges ‘swift action’ to help people get on property ladder

The Financial Conduct Authority will take a look at simplifying the rules around getting a mortgage in a bid to help people struggling to get on the property ladder

Politics

4 d. ago Older people may be able to boost current Attendance Allowance by £134 a month

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week to help with a long-term health condition.

Economics

5 d. ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £434 each month

Nearly half a million people are receiving either £290 or £434 every four -week pay period for arthritis.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP benefits worth £1,900 a year not being claimed by over 970,000 older Brits

The charity Independent Age says older Brits applying for the four main pensioner benefits - Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax reductions - would need to answer 450 questions to complete the applications

Economics

6 d. ago People with a Blue Badge urged to claim £195 saving this month

Blue Badge holders are exempt from paying Vehicle Tax, but a rule change next month could catch 15 people out.

Economics

8 d. ago Foreign Office urges people not to ignore travel rule to this country

There is one thing British travellers should keep in mind if they are travelling as tensions continue

Politics

8 d. ago Attendance Allowance set to end in 13 council areas this month

A new devolved payment will replace Attendance Allowance for nearly 150,000 people by the end of this year.

Politics

8 d. ago State Pension inheritance rule helps more than two million people boost payments by over £5,000

More than half a million pensioners were receiving over £5,000 a year in inherited Serps payments in 2023/24.

Economics

1 week ago DWP Attendance Allowance update warning with "limited applications"

Here is everything you need to know about Attendance Allowance

Events

1 week ago DWP Attendance Allowance payment rates for 2024/25 and how much you could be eligible to claim

The Department for Work and Pensions has released the latest figures

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms Universal Credit and 12 other benefits to rise but some will be delayed

The DWP has confirmed the rates for several disability benefits including personal independence payments (PIP), attendance allowance, and disability living allowance from April

Politics