1 hour ago Thousands gather at Stonehenge for summer solstice celebration

Combination of weekend timing and good weather could make this year’s event one of the busiest in yearsGlen Michael Herbert, a woodcarver known as Herbie to his friends, summed up the draw of the summer solstice beautifully.“It’s a spiritual thing that people of all faiths and none can embrace,” he said. “I think it’s about feeling the wheel of the year turning, enjoying the light, appreciating nature. Most of all, coming together.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Child Benefit change coming this summer for thousands of families

You normally pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through self-assessment - but there will soon be the option to do this through your PAYE tax code instead

Society

56 h. ago 'Bizarre' rule banning French police wading into Channel waters to stop migrant 'small boats' to be axed

The change is set to come as some 17,000 economic migrants and asylum seekers have already reached UK shores so far this year

Events

3 d. ago Independent water commission chair denies probe into reforms is ‘tinkering’

The largest review of the water sector since privatisation has come under criticism for not going far enough to ensure systemic change.

Events

3 d. ago SNP Government names date for abolition of two child benefit cap in Scotland

EXCLUSIVE: Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville provided more details of a policy that was the centrepiece of the SNP Government's Budget.

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3 d. ago Trump officials reverse pause on immigration raids targeting farms and hotels

The reported change in stance comes after the president admitted hardline immigration policies were ‘taking very good, long time workers’ from key industries

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4 d. ago Netflix Virgin River fans come up with wild Dallas dream theory about Jack

Netflix Virgin River fans have come up with a mind-blowing theory that could change the way viewers see the entire show..

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4 d. ago Everything to know about Summer Solstice 2025 including how to celebrate special event

Thousands of Brits are set to mark the summer solstice which signifies the end of spring

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4 d. ago HMRC warning as 'huge' new tax change will take effect this month

A new tax change will come into effect this month which is set to impact "hundreds of thousands of people" who have still not submitted their Self Assessment tax return

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4 d. ago Holidaymakers left in limbo as British travel company goes bust

The firm, based in Berkshire, claimed to offer the 'best cheap breaks in the UK'. Its website says: 'Holidays to the most iconic cities in the World.' Now thousands of summer getaways are at risk.

Transport

6 d. ago 'It's distressing': Folk singer's heartfelt message about net

The folk singer warned of the distress felt among multiple communities across the Highlands with landscape-scale changes to come.

Politics

8 d. ago PIP update for people due DWP assessment before reforms start next year

Proposed changes to PIP are set to come into effect for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

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9 d. ago Veteran cruisers reveal how to choose the best cabin on a ship

With summer cruise season in full swing, thousands of holidaymakers are setting sail to explore destinations far and wide - but cruisers warn where you sleep can make or break your trip.  

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9 d. ago Customers of three UK banks issued warning over change starting today

A significant change will come into play from Wednesday that will affect thousands of money-minded consumers

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1 week ago List of those affected as major driving licence changes come into effect tomorrow

Millions will be affected by the new rules coming into place

Politics

1 week ago DWP 'considering' how new PIP changes will affect pensioners

New PIP changes are set to come into force next November

Politics

1 week ago Labour MPs call for benefit cuts to be scrapped after winter fuel payment U

Rachel Reeves has announced that around nine million more pensioners will receive the fuel payment this year

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1 week ago The Guardian view on Labour’s tough choices: they are costing the government dearly | Editorial

Austerity-era scepticism runs deep – and Labour’s abstract promises are falling flat as Nigel Farage rises in the pollsThe Labour government’s abrupt U-turn on winter fuel payments – restoring the benefit to more than three-quarters of pensioners – reveals less a change of heart than a sobering realisation in Westminster: after years of austerity, the public no longer gives politicians the benefit of the doubt. The irony is hard to miss. Labour set out to prove that “grown-up” economics means difficult decisions – only to find that once trust is lost, voters won’t accept vague promises without tangible results.It turns out many are sceptical that sacrifices will produce better results for society. That’s why ministers are struggling to justify cuts to disability benefits as a way to “fund” public services – or to convince the public that Britain can’t afford to lift the two-child benefit cap even as ministers claim they will reduce child poverty. There may be more conspicuous retrea...

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1 week ago UN demands major action as damning report shows child poverty impact in England

A report by UNICEF has called on Keir Starmer to lift the two-child benefit limit and recruit hundreds of health visitors as data shows the grim impact on childrens' health and learning

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1 week ago Children in most deprived areas more likely to visit A&E and be obese – Unicef

The organisation has called on the Government to lift its two-child benefit cap after its report on deprivation in England.

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