3 h. ago DWP confirms it will not delay Universal Credit health element changes from April

The DWP has responded to a cross-party group of MPs' concerns over the changes

Science

4 h. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes from April 2026

The DWP has confirmed it will proceed with reducing Universal Credit health element for new claimants from April 2026, despite concerns from cross-party MPs

Politics

17 h. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes will start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

Science

3 d. ago England bin collection rules: Major change coming in 2026 – here’s what you need to know

The new ‘common-sense changes’ will simplify this system, the government says

Politics

9 d. ago Council tax bombshell: Thousands more Londoners face bills over £2,000 for first time

Band D London homes are expected to see an average of almost £80 added to their annual levy from April 2026

Economics

1 week ago Thousands more Londoners face council tax bills over £2,000 for first time

Band D London homes are expected to see an average of almost £80 added to their annual levy from April 2026

Economics

1 week ago DWP State Pension age major change in 2026 as payments increase in April

The State Pension age is set to begin rising while state pensioners will receive a larger increase

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis confirms British Gas, Octopus and EON customers to save £150

The Money Saving Expert has confirmed the three major energy providers will pass on the savings to all customers from April 2026

Economics

2 w. ago State Pension age change next year to affect those born after this date

The State Pension age is set to rise gradually from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and 2028, but only those born after certain dates will be affected

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance increases April 2026

People on disability benefits will see payments increase from April next year

Politics

2 w. ago Dentist explains new NHS dentistry reforms and 'boost for millions' in 2026

Following a six-week consultation with the dentistry industry and the public, the Department of Health & Social Care has announced plans that will come into effect in April 2026

Politics

2 w. ago HMRC phasing out paper letters for millions of taxpayers from April 2026

The tax office first announced plans to go 'digital by default' in an update earlier this year, as part of plans to save £50million a year by 2028/29

Economics

2 w. ago First direct flights from the UK to the American Midwest to launch next year

The four-times-weekly British Airways flight, which is set to launch in April 2026, offers a new gateway to the Midwest for UK travellers jetting off from London.

Politics

2 w. ago Another UK energy supplier confirms households will save £150 next year

In her Budget last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that households will see energy bills cut by £150 a year on average from April 2026

Economics

2 w. ago Another major energy supplier promises £150 saving for millions of households in huge bill boost

ANOTHER major energy provider has promised to slash bills for millions of customers following the Autumn Budget. E.ON Next has promised that savings announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will be passed directly to households from April 1, 2026. Rachel Reeves pledged to tackle high energy bills at their source by removing legacy costs and green levies that...

Economics

2 w. ago Octopus Energy and British Gas customers to see £134 savings next year

Octopus Energy and British Gas have confirmed they will pass on government savings to customers from April 2026, with the typical household saving up to £134 on energy bills through new policies removing legacy costs and green levies.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP to end two benefit schemes in April 2026: Here's how to transfer to Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions will abolish Income Support and Jobseeker’s Allowance by April 2026, urging claimants to transfer to Universal Credit to maintain their benefits

Politics

3 w. ago Hundreds of foreigners to run inside restricted North Korea for marathon 'like no other'

North Korea will welcome hundreds of international runners for the 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon on April 5, marking the second year in a row the secretive nation has opened its borders

Politics

3 w. ago Temporary theatre to be built on former site of infamous Marble Arch Mound

500 seat ‘Marble Arts’ theatre set to open in April 2026 to provide new ‘fresh and exciting cultural space for Londoners’

Politics

3 w. ago Tory 'war on workers' as Kemi Badenoch says minimum wage shouldn't go any higher

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's comments come just weeks after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed pay hikes for around 2.6million workers at her Budget from April 2026

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