3 d. ago Jamie Lee Curtis hits back at Freakier Friday review: ‘Some people love me’

The Oscar-winning star took to social media to defend the new sequel

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5 d. ago Man rushed to hospital following major emergency services response in Bridge of Allan over 'concerns for person in river'

A man was taken to hospital for treatment after concerns that two people were in difficulty in the Allan Water, Bridge of Allan.

Politics

8 d. ago State pensioners could lose DWP payments after 'unfair' £10,000 rule

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to make a change to an 'unfair' rule that could see pensioners lose out on thousands of pounds in payments

Economics

3 w. ago People on Basic State Pension urged to check for historical DWP payment errors

Historical State Pension errors mostly affect women who can ask the DWP to recalculate their payments.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP urged to make crucial pension benefit rules clearer after massive 'errors'

The DWP has been urged to clarify complex rules after it emerged that more than £500 million was lost last year

Politics

3 w. ago DWP urges 200,000 parents to come forward after missing out on massive state pension top up

Those affected have been advised that they must make a claim

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3 w. ago DWP urged to review ‘harsh treatment’ of people who have been overpaid benefits

A charity set up by Martin Lewis is urging the DWP to review the repayment process for claimants and take individual income and outgoings into account.

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3 w. ago Urgent new DWP alert as some have £60 a month taken from their benefits

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, which was set up by Martin Lewis, said some people are being subjected to sudden and severe debt collection practices

Economics

3 w. ago Charity highlights ‘harsh treatment’ of people who have been overpaid benefits

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute said that overpayments can build up for months unbeknown to recipients but the DWP clawback may be rapid.

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4 w. ago Sali Hughes on beauty: I’ve got a real problem with neck creams. Here’s why

Collagen-boosting retinoids and antioxidants do hold their own south of the chin, but ensure you lather on sunscreen first and foremostIf you’ve ever kindly searched for a recommendation of a neck cream from me, then you’ll know there are virtually none on record. This is because, despite so many being marketed in my direction and so many requests for a column about the best of them, I am consistently grumpy about neck products on principle. I certainly don’t neglect my own neck in my routine, and encourage anyone engaged in their appearance to take good care of their entire skin, scalp to toe. And I can obviously understand why people seek out a specialist neck treatment when they notice changes in firmness and texture on the throat. But skin doesn’t become different when it passes the jawline, it responds in the same way to TLC as the face, so I can see few good reasons for spending extra money.The things we know can help produce collagen lost on the face and&n...

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4 w. ago Poem of the week: Poem in which I’m a transnational drug smuggler by Bethany Handley

A sharp and witty look at the treatment of people with disabilities conveys its anger with arresting artistryPoem in which I’m a transnational drug smuggler Continue reading...

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