52 m. ago Jury trials scrapped for thousands of cases: The four things you need to know

Everything you need to know about the Labour Government's major shake-up to the courts system as thousands of cases are set to no longer have access to jury trials

Politics

4 h. ago DWP payments set to end for thousands of people on DLA this month

Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance is replacing the DWP benefit for everyone north of the border.

Politics

6 h. ago Everything you need to know about DWP Christmas bonus payment landing this week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will pay a Christmas bonus from this week to millions of people claiming benefits - here is how much you will get and who is eligible

Politics

8 h. ago DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates from April

Pensioners could see an increase of up to £574 next year under the Triple Lock.

Economics

10 h. ago Christmas payment changes for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

28 h. ago Attendance Allowance payments set to end for thousands of pensioners this month

Older people with a disability or long-term health condition could be due either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

30 h. ago People in Scotland on benefits due £59 winter heating payment this month

The £59 Winter Heating Payment is only available in Scotland and has replaced the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment.

Economics

31 h. ago Everything you need to know about DWP December payment changes

Some people claiming DWP benefits may notice a number of changes this month

Politics

31 h. ago DWP confirms new PIP monthly payment rates for all eight award types from April

Find your new PIP payment as DWP confirms proposed new PIP payment rates for 2026/27.

Economics

33 h. ago DWP announces new payment rates from April for State Pension and benefits

The new weekly payment rates for Sate Pension, PIP, Attendance Allowance and working age benefits will start on April 6.

Economics

58 h. ago ‘The town has lost it’: Viking’s journey from the abyss to the verge of glory

Not long ago the Norwegian giants were relegated and almost bankrupt – now a first title in 34 years is in reachThere were moments last weekend when Viking’s latest must-win game at Fredrikstad seemed to turn on a coin toss. The chances came thick and fast; both goalkeepers were forced into acrobatic saves; on the stroke of half-time, the Fredrikstad forward Henrik Skogvold unleashed a shot that cracked the underside of the bar and seemed to defy the laws of physics by spinning away.Viking knew anything other than a win would allow Bodø/Glimt, Norwegian champions in four of the past five seasons, to dethrone them at the top. In the 71st minute, as the massed ranks of away fans in dark blue held their breath, the odds finally went in their favour: Zlatko Tripic, the captain, arced an inch-perfect cross to the back post, where Henrik Falchener, Viking’s towering centre-back, nodded in to set off an explosion of noise and send thousands of fists into the air in unison. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Check eligibility for DWP extra payment as 'qualifying week' expected to start

Anyone claiming 24 benefits during the qualifying week could be entitled to the Christmas Bonus

Politics

3 d. ago DWP four reasons you might have to pay back Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of people will be automatically paid up to £300 to help with energy costs over the colder weather however some will have to send the money back

Politics

3 d. ago Royal Family set to be charged thousands of pounds a year under Reeves' mansions tax

Royal properties will not be exempt from the Chancellor's tax grab, meaning the King could be on the hook for a sizeable bill.

Politics

4 d. ago December 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in December

Economics

4 d. ago All DWP payment hikes in full after Budget boost to PIP, UC and two

Rachel Reeves announced £15 billion in benefits spending at Wednesday's Budget with increased payments for those receiving Universal Credit, PIP and child benefits

Economics

5 d. ago DWP PIP changes which will see thousands get extra payments into bank accounts

The new measure is anticipated to cost as much as £6bn

Economics

5 d. ago DWP payment increases in full after PIP, UC and benefit Budget changes

Rachel Reeves announced £15 billion in benefits spending at Wednesday's Budget with increased payments for those receiving Universal Credit, PIP and child benefits

Economics

6 d. ago DWP PIP, Universal Credit Budget 2025 Rachel Reeves payments rise

Chancellor unveiled a £15 billion benefits spending spree in Wednesday's Budget, with payments boosted and the two child beenfit cap abolished

Economics

6 d. ago Mansion tax: what it means for London homeowners and how it will work

The Chancellor confirmed rumoured tax rises on high value properties that are set to impact hundreds of thousands of Londoners

Economics