30 h. ago DWP text warning for PIP and Universal Credit claimants among potential targets

Millions of benefit claimants could be at risk of being targeted by malicious actors among a new warning from the DWP

Events

47 h. ago Florian Wirtz 'doubts' emerge as agreement reached over £126m Liverpool transfer target

Both Micah Richards and Alan Shearer are in agreement over Liverpool target Florian Wirtz, and his potential inability to adapt to the physicality of the Premier League from the Bundesliga

Economics

49 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Arsenal target Rogers? Gyökeres and Cherki to Manchester?

Today’s rumours are feeling the envySix days into the first transfer window of the summer and the Mill is churning faster than a well-oiled machine. Leading the charge are Arsenal, whose Premier League sights has led them to add Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Feyenoord’s Igor Paixão to their shopping list of potential attacking targets. Getting Rogers would demand a significant fee – likely north of £50m – with the former Middlesbrough man pulling up trees for Unai Emery’s this season, scoring 14 goals and 15 assists in 54 games. Paixão would be the cheaper option for the north London outfit. The 24-year-old had an outstanding season in the Netherlands, scoring 16 and adding 14 assists in 34 league matches to be named Dutch footballer of the year.Manchester United have joined the lengthy list of clubs eyeing Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting. The Swede is apparently open to a move to Old Trafford despite the club not playing Champions League football next season. Ruben Amorim is report...

Sport

54 h. ago Half a million Brits missing out on PIP cash as DWP warns of unclaimed benefit surge

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps people with some of the additional costs that can come with a long-term health condition or disability, but changes need to be reported to the DWP

Events

61 h. ago Doctors make breakthrough in HIV cure search: 'We've never seen anything close to as good'

Researchers in Australia say they have found a way to force infected cells to reveal they contain the virus, opening the door to HIV potentially being treated with a drug or targeted by the immune system.

Politics

2 d. ago DWP cuts could strip £100 weekly from thousands of Universal Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a consultation on the new Green Paper

Economics

3 d. ago DWP proposals could see thousands of Universal Credit claimants lose almost £100 a week

The Government is consulting on plans to remove access to the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity element of Universal Credit

Economics

3 d. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

Events

4 d. ago Are Lindsey Graham’s contortions about to prod Trump into Russia sanctions?

The Republican senator known for sycophancy towards the president is pushing a bill that could reshape Ukraine policyHas Lindsey Graham been playing the long game with Donald Trump?Graham, who has calibrated his pro-Ukraine support since the inauguration to stay in the US president’s orbit, has said he expects this week that the Senate will begin moving his Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, a bill that he says would impose “bone-breaking sanctions” on Vladimir Putin and a 500% tariff on goods imported from countries that buy Russian oil and other goods, potentially targeting China and India. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago DWP to carry out new checks on Universal Credit claimants with more than £6,000 in bank account

Anyone claiming Universal Credit with between £6,000 and £16,000 in their bank will start to get reduced benefit payments under Labour's new plans

Economics

5 d. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for bigger payments from this week

The annual uprating to benefits took place on April 7 with Universal Credit payments increasing by 1.7% - however, the higher rates only apply to Universal Credit assessment periods that started on or after that date

Economics

9 d. ago Crucial Universal Credit payment dates when you'll finally see DWP benefit rise

The DWP has increased the amount it pays to Universal Credit claimants each month, but when you see the increase will depend on the date of your assessment period

Politics

1 week ago Hugo Ekitike transfer news: Liverpool 'open talks' as Chelsea rival Reds for £84m star

Liverpool have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a potential deal for French striker Hugo Ekitike, who is also a target for Premier League rivals Chelsea

Economics

1 week ago Tottenham 'offered chance' to sign Arsenal target as new reality becomes clear

Tottenham are looking to take advantage of their Champions League qualification in this summer's transfer window, potentially beating fierce rivals Arsenal to a key target

Events

2 w. ago DWP boss warns welfare state will not survive if PIP and Universal Credit reforms not implemented

Planned changes to Universal Credit will start in April with PIP reforms due from November 2026.

Events

2 w. ago DWP warn millions to get PIP, UC and pension early – but could be left skint

Universal Credit (UC), State Pension, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer’s Allowance and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) recipients can all expect to be paid early this month

Events

3 w. ago Man Utd draw up two lists of summer transfer targets ahead of potential £100m jackpot

Ruben Amorim is hoping to end Manchester United's calamitous season with a trophy ahead of their Europa League final against Tottenham - with victory set to land them a spot in the Champions League

Economics

3 w. ago DWP errors pushed thousands of Universal Credit claimants into debt worth £494million

The total amount - which equates to around 0.3% of benefit spending - comes as the benefit department made 680,000 Universal Credit overpayments because of "official error" in 2023-24

Economics

3 w. ago Liverpool transfer news: Leverkusen speak out on Jeremie Frimpong deal as target lifts lid on talks

Liverpool are targeting Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong as a potential signing for next season but a deal for the Dutchman might not be a straight-forward deal

Economics

3 w. ago Man United path now clear for £40m striker transfer after Ruben Amorim demand

Crystal Palace are looking at potential replacements for Jean-Philippe Mateta with the striker a target for Manchester United in the summer transfer window

Economics