8 h. ago Raising VAT would cut spending power TWICE as much as raising income tax, Rachel Reeves is warned

The Chancellor has been warned that raising VAT in the Autumn Budget would have a more detrimental effect on the economy than income tax hikes.

Events

21 h. ago DWP account raid update as banks told 'not to tell customers' for three months

The Government has made amendments to the controversial Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill which is going through the Houses of Parliament

Economics

21 h. ago DWP update over new powers to take money straight from your bank account

The DWP will also be able to view people's bank statements

Economics

25 h. ago New update on DWP plans to ‘monitor’ bank accounts to tackle benefit fraud

A new Fraud Bill would also allow the DWP to have the power to obtain bank statements from people they believe have enough cash to pay back welfare debts.

Economics

43 h. ago Major WASPI update over 'new flaws' in DWP decision ahead of judicial review

The WASPI campaign remain confident the DWP decision will be overturned

Politics

3 d. ago Kate Bush and artists harness power of Running Up That Hill for War Child appeal

Musician invites 52 UK visual artists to create works based on song lyric to raise money for children affected by warKate Bush is harnessing the power of her global hit Running Up That Hill in collaboration with leading names in British art to raise money for children caught up in global conflicts.The singer-songwriter invited 52 visual artists to respond to her lyric “If I only could, I’d make a deal with God” from her 1985 anthem. One of her best-loved songs and hailed as “one of the greatest songs of all time” by Rolling Stone, it became a hit all over again in 2022 when it featured in the fourth season of the US TV series Stranger Things. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago New DWP update for millions of people due £150 Warm Home Discount payment this winter

Nine energy firms are currently accepting applications for this winter with a further 19 set to open at the end of October.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP issues update on plans to get 300,000 people back into work

The DWP says it wants to treat employment support as holistic care

Politics

9 d. ago DWP to get new powers to recover PIP debts from Brits next year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to make use of new powers in 2026 to recover debts created by Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

Politics

9 d. ago DWP will be able to snoop on pensioner bank accounts in new benefits crackdown

The new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will give the Government power to recover money straight from bank accounts of those who have committed benefit fraud

Economics

1 week ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes start in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

2 w. ago Amazon's 'most powerful' tablet plummets to cheapest price since Black Friday

The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet has been reduced to its lowest price since Black Friday, making it a great time to snap up the 'most powerful' tablet from the online retailer

Politics

2 w. ago DWP’s new fraud powers explained as claimants warned what to expect

The government is cracking down on benefit fraud by providing the Department for Work and Pensions with new investigatory powers

Events

2 w. ago New PIP update for people in Scotland still receiving DWP payments

Nearly half a million claimants are getting up to £749 every month through Adult Disability Payment.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘To them, ageing is a technical problem that can, and will, be fixed’: how the rich and powerful plan to live for ever

When Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin were caught on mic talking about living for ever, it seemed straight out of a sci-fi fantasy. But for some death is no longer considered an inevitability Imagine you’re the leader of one of the most powerful nations in the world. You have everything you could want at your disposal: power, influence, money. But, the problem is, your time at the top is fleeting. I’m not talking about the prospect of a coup or a revolution, or even a democratic election: I’m talking about the thing even more certain in life than taxes. I’m talking about death.In early September, China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin were caught on mic talking about strategies to stay young. “With the development of biotechnology, human organs can be continuously transplanted, and people can live younger and younger, and even achieve immortality,” Putin said via an interpreter to Xi. “There’s a chance,” he continued, “of also living to 150 [years old].” But is this even possib...

Science

2 w. ago Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy declares he would 'go to the bookies and put money on' Labour being in power for a record number of years this century

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is prepared to put his money where his mouth is as he believes Labour will be in power this century for a record number of years.

Politics

3 w. ago HMRC can now take money direct from your bank account as new powers kick in

HM Revenue & Customs will be able to take money from people's accounts in a move called ‘draconian’ by tax experts, with anyone owing over £1,000 at risk of their bank paying the taxman directly

Economics

3 w. ago HMRC reinstating powers to recover tax directly from people's bank accounts

The Direct Recovery of Debts (DRD) is used when a person or business can afford to pay their dues but chooses not to, according to the government department

Economics

3 w. ago HMRC restarts power to dip into bank accounts to recover owed tax money

Direct recovery of debts is used when a person or business can afford to pay what they owe but are choosing not to.

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Super battery’ schemes will store green power and save consumers money – Ofgem

The regulator announced 77 long duration energy storage projects progressing to the final assessment stage of a ‘cap and floor’ support scheme.

Science