33 h. ago Perthshire pensioner furious as water supply cut off three times by Perth and Kinross Council

The Milnathort homeowner's water supply is controlled by the stopcock in the council-owned flat below.

Politics

50 h. ago Doctor who invented fake landlord and tenancy agreement for £12k housing benefits scam is struck off

Dr Olubunmi Adeagbo-Sheikh told the DWP that he was renting a London property but actually lived with his mother in Swanley, Kent while he fraudulently claimed £900 a month.

Economics

4 d. ago Match of the Day star Gabby Logan achieves 'career goal' as she lands new role

Match of the Day host Gabby Logan is set to take on a new role later this month and the presenter has claimed that it is a career-long ambition

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian housing officers work to cut number of trashed council homes

Housing officer Jennifer Benson told councillors that “ negative tenancy ends” often result in homes needing major repairs before they can be re-let.

Society

5 d. ago Council tax: thousands may not have to pay under new charity bill payment reduction campaign

The charity is urging local councils to act with compassion to support families 💛

Economics

5 d. ago Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance claimants could get DWP bonus

The DWP 'Christmas Bonus' is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits

Politics

6 d. ago Two groups 'must make claim' for Winter Fuel Payment or face missing out in 2025, DWP says

The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free payment to help with heating costs, and is paid to people who were born on or before 22 September 1959

Events

6 d. ago Pensioners making a claim for new health benefit this month could receive bonus payment

Pension Age Disability Payment has now replaced Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

1 week ago People claiming 24 DWP benefits to get extra cash next month

DWP will pay out tax-free bonuses in just a few weeks' time

Politics

1 week ago Police watchdog contacts Met over claim Andrew asked officer to dig up information on Virginia Giuffre

The Met confirmed last month that it was ‘actively looking into’ the claim

Events

1 week ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: pension move keeps pensioners' HMRC fuel, heating allowance payments safe from tax

A smart pension tweak could mean hundreds more in your pocket this winter 🔥

Economics

2 w. ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump interrupts Asia trip to go on new Tylenol and childhood vaccines rant

Trump’s furious post comes just a month after a national autism charity claimed that he was pedalling ‘pseudo-science’

Politics

2 w. ago Council tax could be cut by 25% for people who can prove they are ‘live in’

Households could be saving hundreds each year if they have a carer meeting certain criteria

Politics

2 w. ago PIP points and payment rates simplified to help people make a new claim for up to £749 each month

A simple guide to help people understand how PIP points determine the payment rate awarded.

Economics

2 w. ago Tourists in Mallorca and Ibiza face 15 euro tourist tax a DAY as over

Brits heading for the Balearic Islands are facing a huge tourist tax hike with unions pressing for a 15 euro payment per day in the summer months.

Politics

2 w. ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help pensioners claim up to £441 each month

More than 20 need-to-knows about Attendance Allowance new and existing claimants should be aware of.

Economics

3 w. ago Cut your Council Tax payment for next month without claiming a discount

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

3 w. ago Welsh council may cut pension ties with firms linked to Israel

'This council believes: Public sector pension fund investments in Ceredigion and across Wales should not support war crimes, human rights violations, or breaches of international law, regardless of financial returns', says a councillor's motion

Politics