6 h. ago DWP paying people cost of living cash worth £300 if they claim certain benefits

The money is being distributed by Herefordshire Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme, which is funded by the by the DWP

Economics

20 h. ago Aer Lingus launches sale with £419 returns from Manchester Airport to the Caribbean and USA

The airline is offering discounted fares to Barbados, New York and Orlando

Economics

66 h. ago Government's £6billion benefits crackdown: Sick and disabled face huge cuts as Rachel Reeves scrambles to curb soaring welfare bill

Some £5billion of the savings will come from making it harder for people to qualify for Personal Independence Payments - a benefit designed to help with the extra costs caused by disabilities.

Economics

66 h. ago Broadband providers offering discounts for some people on benefits

Support is available if you are currently claiming benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and PIP

Politics

3 d. ago Europe rushes to provide Ukraine with alternatives to Musk’s Starlink broadband

Four satellite operators in talks with Brussels and other capitals on providing back-up connectivity for Kyiv

Politics

3 d. ago Shop Seasalt Cornwall's stylish denim jacket for less than half price in spring sale

Seasalt Cornwall is offering up big discounts on a selection of womenswear in the brand's spring sale - including this denim jacket that shoppers are absolutely loving for the new season

Economics

3 d. ago New DWP plans to help thousands of sick and disabled people on benefits into work

DWP will provide additional support for around 65,000 sick and disabled people to help ‘unlock the benefits of work’.

Politics

3 d. ago How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending

Energy bills rise by 6.4% in April—save with Utility Warehouse by bundling energy, broadband & more. Switch today.

Economics

4 d. ago 'Life costs disabled people more, but I found clever trick to save thousands'

The average disabled household needs an additional £1,010 a month to enjoy the same standard of living as non-disabled households. That's the equivalent of an extra £12,120 annually, but now a new site is offering discounts for people on PIP

Politics

4 d. ago I was charged £1,000 by my broadband provider after I failed to read the fine print

What 54-year-old Joanne Batty thought would be a £65 job turned into a hefty fix as she came to the end of a two-year broadband and landline phone contract.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP shares major Jobcentre update as part of plans to overhaul disability benefits

According to reports, the work coaches are already employed by job centres, but they will be "redeployed" to different areas to offer tailored and "intensive" support to people on health-related benefits

Politics

4 d. ago PIP claimants can save over £1,400 each year with free disabled discount scheme

Disabled people can get access to discounts with hundreds of retailers and brands. And people claiming benefits could be entitled to an average saving of £118 a month

Economics

4 d. ago New devolved benefit payment rates for pensioners, disabled people and families from next month

Social Security Scotland will deliver 18 benefits and one-off payments by the end of 2025.

Economics

5 d. ago People on PIP could save over £1,400 this year through new disabled discount scheme

Millions of disabled people could save up to £118 each month with Purpl.

Economics

5 d. ago Inside the village where every child is given £250 thanks to one man’s generosity

Karlum resident Hinrich Frerichs has left a million Euro inheritance to benefit young people in his community

Economics

5 d. ago Older people reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

5 d. ago Universal Credit down: Users unable to access benefits accounts as gov.uk not working

Millions of people claim the DWP benefit

Politics

5 d. ago Thousands of pensioners missing out on DWP income boost due to ‘long and difficult’ process

Older people report that benefits system makes them ‘give up’

Events

6 d. ago Renfrewshire initiative celebrates five years of helping empower young people

The scheme, overseen by Renfrewshire Council, has spent almost £1 million in helping young people to make decisions that will benefit and enhance their local communities.

Politics

7 d. ago Mountain biking explodes in Scotland: Searches soar over 125%

Mountain biking is booming in Scotland, with more people discovering the sport's adrenaline-pumping appeal and health benefits, and numbers only prove that – in 2023, the mountain bike market surged past £5.4billion and is expected to reach almost £11.94billion in 2030.

Politics