2 h. ago Scientists reveal exact date universe will end: 'Sooner than we feared'

Scientists have discovered that the universe is decaying much faster than they thought, and have pinpointed exactly when it will perish.

Science

7 h. ago DWP confirms exact dates for PIP and Universal Credit changes to start next year

The DWP has confirmed that changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit will not be introduced immediately, with the reforms set to be implemented from next year

Politics

7 h. ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

12 h. ago DWP confirms exact dates PIP and Universal Credit changes will start next year

Welfare reforms are set to be introduced for new and existing claimants next year.

Politics

43 h. ago Supercomputer reveals exact date Elon Musk's doomsday prediction will come true

Elon Musk has issued a terrifying warning about how all life on Earth will be destroyed, and scientists have confirmed when that could happen.

Politics

51 h. ago Major DWP changes will hit 150,000 people on carer's benefits within five years

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the number of people who would be affected by the policy change in the coming years on the back of queries from Labour peers.

Events

64 h. ago UK weather: Exact dates Met Office forecast says 27C will hit as maps turn red

Parts of the UK are set to be hit with a 27C forecast as the Met Office confirms when these temperatures could reach parts of the country, as maps for those days turn red

Society

67 h. ago DWP confirms 23 medical conditions to get £368 payment and seven things you need

The DWP provides employment and support allowance to around 1.7 million people in the UK. The benefit is designed to help you with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition that affects your ability to work.

Economics

3 d. ago Major rail operator East Anglia gives exact date it will be nationalised by government

The Labour government has promised to gradually nationalise rail firms within five years as part of a promise to fix the broken service

Politics

3 d. ago Check for unclaimed benefits as DWP confirms no cost of living payments this year

Setting aside 10 minutes this weekend could boost your income before summer.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP bank account 'monitoring' start date to combat benefit fraud

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed when the eligibility verification measure for the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will begin

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms five things checked in bank statements and transactions of people on Universal Credit

DWP also uses transaction details to make an ‘accurate assessment’ of a claimant’s current financial circumstances.

Economics

4 d. ago New asteroid could smash into Earth as ESA reveals exact date 'moderately large' space rock could strike

The European Space Agency has revealed a newly discovered asteroid is heading for a 'possible impact' with Earth

Events

4 d. ago New DWP update on impact of PIP and welfare reforms on people in Scotland

North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain put questions to the DWP over the potential impact for Scots on PIP and Universal Credit.

Politics

4 d. ago Exact date Scotland's sunshine will be broken by 'heavy and thundery showers'

Scots should make the most of the next few days of dry and sunny weather, as things are about to take a turn.

Politics

4 d. ago New UK weather maps show exact date and time 27C scorcher to hit Brits

Temperatures are set to explode close to 30C next week as early maps show practically all of the country is set to enjoy warm conditions, to the joy of most people

Events

5 d. ago Start date for new Eligibility Verification on certain DWP benefits confirmed

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP confirms new plans for people on PIP with ‘light touch’ ongoing award

Planned changes to PIP are scheduled to start in November 2026 for new and existing claimants.

Events

6 d. ago Squid Game season 3 release date and trailer as chilling teaser unveils harrowing twist

Squid Game has been confirmed to return for a third and final season on Netflix, with the streaming platform announcing the exact release date of the next series.

Culture

6 d. ago Monty Don warns gardeners to delay common task until exact June date

Monty Don is urging gardeners to hold off mowing the lawn until June 21, and the delay could lead to healthier, wildlife-friendly lawns

Events