2 h. ago Mum on £2,400 a month of DWP benefits claims she's 'skint' for one reason

Millie, who has three kids, receives £2,458.50 a month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through Universal Credit on top of child benefits and her earnings

Economics

6 h. ago Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears by video link in Hague accused of crimes against humanity – live

Duterte faces charges over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups say killed tens of thousandsThe people who bought ex-president Duterte to justicePhilippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte is appearing by video link before judges at the international criminal court.Duterte would follow the proceedings through a video link, a court spokesperson said.To some Duterte’s arrest this week came as a sudden shock. But for years many brave Filipinos, from priests, politicians, pathologists, to relatives of the victims and journalists, have worked tirelessly, in and out of the spotlight, to expose the horrors of the deadly campaign and collect enough evidence to hold Duterte to account. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen 'face major dispute with creditors and the government' over financial troubles after split

MailOnline was told that the severe financial difficulties they had recently experienced are believed to have been behind their split.

Politics

7 h. ago NatWest offers Brits £150 free cash and £36 bonus but there's a major catch

NatWest has revealed a new incentive that could see Brits land a generous £186 bonus in their bank account. However, there's a major catch which could see many customers miss out

Economics

9 h. ago Mindy Kaling awkwardly leaves out Meghan Markle as she celebrates huge milestone

The Office star and writer, 45, proudly posted to her Instagram account on Thursday to announce that her comedy Running Point is the most-streamed show of the week.

Politics

9 h. ago People on Basic State Pension of less than £406 each month could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

9 h. ago New DWP plans to help people on Universal Credit classed as ‘not fit for work’

The number of people on the highest rate of Universal Credit with no support to look for work has almost quadrupled since the pandemic.

Politics

11 h. ago William Hill Cheltenham Free Bet: Bet £10 on Gold Cup get £60 free bets

New customers can enjoy £60 in free bets with William Hill when you open a new account and bet £10 on any Cheltenham Festival race including the Gold Cup using the code T60 when registering

Politics

11 h. ago Woman sent £9,000 to wrong account and man refuses to give it back

Natwest says they are unable to help as Anne verified the payments before she made them

Economics

12 h. ago Pensioners could be due up to £9,960 in extra payments this year by claiming two DWP benefits

Older people on a low income or living with a long-term health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

13 h. ago Best children’s savings account for 2025 with families able to earn 5.5%

Everything you need to know to open a savings accounts for your young ones - and what to do for the older ones too

Society

14 h. ago Devoted, dogged, defiant: the Mexican women who ‘sow the seeds of struggle’

Photographer Mahé Elipe has been taking pictures of women across Mexico since 2018 as part of her project Sembrando Luchas (Those Who Sow the Seeds of Struggle), which aims to highlight the lives and challenges of women young and old. She says: ‘The need to delve deeper arises from the desire to account for the commitment of Mexican women in all social struggles, those that generate an impact and become a source of inspiration for all others’Words and photographs by Mahé Elipe Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago DWP issues update on £150 payment that could be expanded to millions on Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a statement on the future of the Warm Home Discount, which is worth £150, in the House of Lords this week

Economics

15 h. ago Subtle signs Vanessa was pining after Tiger as their romance is revealed

Vanessa Trump made it no secret on her verified Instagram account that she was pining after Tiger Woods - as she not only followed him, but also followed multiple fan accounts for the golf star.

Politics

16 h. ago DWP claimants urged to act ahead of major deadline as 355,000 have payments stopped

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently working to scrap six legacy benefits and the first to be axed is Tax Credits which will be closed for good in April this year

Events

21 h. ago Bogus injury claims account for bulk of fraudulent cases detected by insurer

Zurich said it is continuing to adapt and invest in technology to stay ‘one step ahead of fraudsters’.

Events

26 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump and Ukraine: respite is possible, but resolution looks distant | Editorial

Will-they-won’t-they over a ceasefire does not change the underlying dynamics of US retreat from supporting Kyiv A three-year conflict has taken bewildering, lurching turns in under a fortnight. Less than two weeks after Donald Trump berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ejected him from the White House and cut off Ukraine’s support, he U-turned to threaten financial measures “that would be very bad for Russia” if it did not reach a deal with Kyiv. Ukraine’s acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire proposal, building on its own suggestion of a halt in air and maritime conflict, threw the onus on Moscow. On Thursday, Vladimir Putin claimed to support the idea in theory – but warned of “serious issues” to address.Ukraine’s agreement prompted the resumption of US intelligence sharing and military aid, which may well have been Kyiv’s primary aim. Mr Trump would like to take the credit – and perhaps aspires to a Nobel prize – for a peace deal. Mr Trump, who was hosting Nato’s sec...

Politics

28 h. ago Full list of DWP benefits which are increasing in April 2025 including pension and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by next month

Politics

32 h. ago Betfred Cheltenham Festival day 3 offer: Bet £10 and get £50 in free bets

Betfred is offering £50 in bonuses to anyone who signs up for a new account and bets £10 on the Stayers' Hurdle or any other racce at Cheltenham Festival using promo code BETFRED50

Economics

32 h. ago People on DWP benefits can save almost £20 a month on broadband

Full list of broadband providers offering discounted packages for people on benefits, including Pension Credit

Economics