9 h. ago The six health conditions likely to get longest DWP PIP award length possible

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared the length of awards for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Adult Disability Payment (ADP)

Events

18 h. ago Most US adults think individual choices keep people in poverty, new AP

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults think personal choices are a major driver of poverty and homelessness, while fewer blame a lack of government support

Politics

3 d. ago CHRISTINA MCANEA: 'Fixing social care is right thing to do, and how Labour proves it’s ready to govern'

Labour must find the cash so every person is treated with dignity, so social care becomes a job people actually want, Unison General Secretary Christina McAnea writes

Politics

4 d. ago DWP State Pension gap leaves millions of pensioners £2,797 worse off every year

Many people will get a lower amount due to age eligibility and other factors, as the UK's State Pension system is split into two schemes, so not all pensioners are going to receive the same rate

Economics

4 d. ago Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed weighs in on her mystery 'missing money' riddle

Jade Goody married Jack Tweed on the banks of the River Thames weeks before she died in March 2009, and following the tragedy, the TV personality's finances took a huge hit

Events

6 d. ago Coronation Street's Alan Halsall 'find it hard' as he shares emotional personal update on 'greatest joy'

The ITV soap's Tyrone Dobbs actor has admitted to fans he's 'finding it hard' as he faced a big change in a personal update

Politics

6 d. ago State Pension age rising again in 2026 for Brits born in these specific years

The State Pension age will start to rise from 66 to 67 next year and will increase to 68 after 2046 - here's everything you need to know about the planned changes

Economics

7 d. ago Man accused of marrying three women at the same time – and police warn there could be more victims

A North Carolina man is accused of marrying three women at the same time for financial and personal gain

Events

8 d. ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 66.

Economics

9 d. ago Pension experts reveal exactly how young adults can build £560k retirement pot

Over half of those aged 18 to 28 are yet to start saving for their pensions, despite two thirds believing they will be able to retire comfortably

Economics

1 week ago 700,000 people still missing out on support as experts urge action

Countless pensioners could be due a boost from the DWP to the tune of £4,000 a year

Events

1 week ago Triple murderer Curtis Windom's final meal revealed as becomes record 11th person executed in Florida this year

Triple murderer, Curtis Windom, was put to death in Florida as his last meal is revealed and his daughter pleaded to halt his death.

Events

1 week ago West Ham poised to sign Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes in £38m deal

Forest fail with attempt to hijack Soungoutou Magassa dealWolves sign defender Krejci on loan with £20m buy clauseWest Ham are poised to sign Mateus Fernandes from Southampton for a fee of about £38m. Talks progressed swiftly on Wednesday and it is understood the 21-year-old midfielder has undergone a medical in London.West Ham have been hunting for midfield reinforcements and are also poised to finalise personal terms with Monaco’s Soungoutou Magassa, who will cost €17m (£14.7m) plus €3m in add-ons. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits using a mobile phone

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

Events

1 week ago Lloyds is first UK bank to introduce new £300 rule in major change for customers

Lloyds Bank has implemented a significant change to help customers deposit cash more conveniently and effectively eliminates the need to visit brick-and-mortar bank branches

Economics

1 week ago Every DWP benefit that 'suddenly ends' once you hit state pension age

There are five DWP benefits which stop the day you reach state pension age and many pensioners are 'blindsided' by the cut off

Events

1 week ago Martin Lewis names time of day when drivers can get more petrol for their money

Personal finance expert has spoken out on a petrol and diesel "urban myth"

Politics

1 week ago Porepunkah shooting live: police victims named; up to one metre of snow forecast for Victoria’s alpine areas as manhunt continues

Victoria police chief commissioner Mike Bush says suspect Dezi Freeman, 56, is “heavily armed” and still at large. Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaThe chief commissioner of Victoria police, Mike Bush, said Freeman, 56, is “heavily armed” and still at large. Bush said a “large team” were “absolutely focused” on finding the suspect:We are pouring every resource into this search for this person, we must find him The hunt will continue until we find him. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Porepunkah shooting live: police release image of suspect; up to one metre of snow forecast for Victoria’s alpine areas as manhunt continues

Victoria police chief commissioner Mike Bush says suspect Dezi Freeman, 56, is “heavily armed” and still at large. Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaThe chief commissioner of Victoria police, Mike Bush, said Freeman, 56, is “heavily armed” and still at large. Bush said a “large team” were “absolutely focused” on finding the suspect:We are pouring every resource into this search for this person, we must find him The hunt will continue until we find him. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Porepunkah shooting live: suspect did not own property where killings took place; police manhunt continues for shooter

Victoria police chief commissioner Mike Bush says suspect Dezi Freeman, 56, is “heavily armed” and still at large. Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaThe chief commissioner of Victoria police, Mike Bush, said Freeman, 56, is “heavily armed” and still at large. Bush said a “large team” were “absolutely focused” on finding the suspect:We are pouring every resource into this search for this person, we must find him The hunt will continue until we find him. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Porepunkah shooting live: Victoria police say suspect on the run has several powerful firearms and ‘understands bushcraft well’

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaThe chief commissioner of Victoria police, Mike Bush, said Freeman, 56, is “heavily armed” and still at large. Bush said a “large team” were “absolutely focused” on finding the suspect:We are pouring every resource into this search for this person, we must find him The hunt will continue until we find him. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Porepunkah shooting live: Victoria police say suspect is ‘heavily armed’ and still at large

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaThe chief commissioner of Victoria police, Mike Bush, said Freeman, 56, is “heavily armed” and still at large. Bush said a “large team” were “absolutely focused” on finding the suspect:We are pouring every resource into this search for this person, we must find him The hunt will continue until we find him. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Pharmacists ‘using personal finances and remortgaging to keep businesses afloat’

It comes as a survey found almost four in 10 pharmacies are unable to pay bills for medication on time.

Economics

2 w. ago Porepunkah shooting: police hunt ‘dangerous’ suspect who fled into bush after allegedly killing two officers ‘in cold blood’

Victoria police believe alleged offender is heavily armed and urge local residents to stay indoorsVictoria police shooting live updatesWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaA manhunt is under way after two Victorian police officers were “murdered in cold blood” and another wounded in a shooting at a rural property in the high country town of Porepunkah.The Victorian police commissioner, Mike Bush, said the suspect – believed to be “heavily armed” – was still at large. Bush urged the wider community to stay indoors and said a “full deployment” was under way on Tuesday evening to find the suspect, who he described as “obviously a very dangerous person”. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago 'Stealth tax' could see workers on £35,000 a year paying £926 more

The Chancellor has indicated that the freeze on income tax thresholds will be lifted in 2028, but the UK's worsening financial situation may force her to extend it

Economics

2 w. ago Why personal finance fears and immigration anxiety are two sides of the same coin

Immigration and personal finance fears are linked, writes Susan Murray.

Politics

2 w. ago How to make the perfect fish finger sandwich – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

Everyone in the UK has an opinion on this British classic, and here is our resident perfectionist’s I must be the only person in Britain not to have grown up with fish finger sandwiches – we always had them with mash and peas – but after discovering them on pub menus as an adult, it wasn’t hard to see the appeal. These crunchy batons of firm, creamy fish in soft white bread, often topped with a tangy sauce, are surely the UK equivalent of Mexican fish tacos or West African fish rolls – a quick, nutritious and very satisfying light meal or snack.(NB: if you’re skim-reading this before leaping below the line to demand to know who needs a recipe for a fish finger sandwich, I can assure you a lot of people online seem to feel there’s a demand.) Given their popularity (indeed, this column was a reader request), I must echo Helen Graves, who prefaces her recipe thus: “I am bracing myself for the comeback on this one, because everyone (or at least everyone in the UK) has an opinion on what...

Politics

2 w. ago Brits more likely to brag about bagging a bargain than personal achievements, study finds

A study found 55% of UK adults rarely - or never - talk about their biggest life successes, but when it comes to money-saving wins, they can't keep it a secret for long

Politics

2 w. ago Liz Kendall urged to make major changes to Winter Fuel Payments rule

The new eligibility criteria for Winter Fuel Payments has been criticised for not protecting vulnerable groups

Politics

2 w. ago Government to appeal against court ruling blocking asylum seekers being housed at Epping hotel – as it happened

This blog is now closed In an interview on BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme on Friday, MSP Jeremy Balfour who has resigned from the Scottish Conservatives (see 9.13am BST), said he feels the party has “lost its way in Scotland” and “I don’t think it represents true Conservative values”.According to the PA news agency, when asked if Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay is the right person for the job and whether he should stay in the post, he said:Clearly I’m no longer a member of the party so that’s no longer a decision for me to make.I get on very well as an individual with Russell, I think he’s a good individual. Whether he’s the person to lead the Scottish Conservatives is obviously for MSPs, for the membership, to decide.What I’m very clear about is that those with disabilities, other minorities and the people of Lothian need a voice for people to hear what we require within our country.I’m not sure any party is actually offering that at the moment but whethe...

Events

2 w. ago Government to appeal against court ruling blocking asylum seekers being housed at Epping hotel – UK politics live

Security minister says Labour will close asylum hotels by the end of this parliament but it needs to be done ‘in a managed and ordered way’In an interview on BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme on Friday, MSP Jeremy Balfour who has resigned from the Scottish Conservatives (see 9.13am BST), said he feels the party has “lost its way in Scotland” and “I don’t think it represents true Conservative values”.According to the PA news agency, when asked if Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay is the right person for the job and whether he should stay in the post, he said:Clearly I’m no longer a member of the party so that’s no longer a decision for me to make.I get on very well as an individual with Russell, I think he’s a good individual. Whether he’s the person to lead the Scottish Conservatives is obviously for MSPs, for the membership, to decide.What I’m very clear about is that those with disabilities, other minorities and the people of Lothian need a voice for people t...

Politics

2 w. ago 'Major clampdown' on Child Benefit to save £350 million, confirms UK Government

A new specialist team will use international travel data to track if claimants have gone overseas, resulting in them no longer entitled to the payments

Economics

2 w. ago Government to appeal court ruling blocking asylum seekers being housed at Epping hotel – UK politics live

Security minister says Labour will close asylum hotels by the end of this parliament but it needs to be done ‘in a managed and ordered way’In an interview on BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme on Friday, MSP Jeremy Balfour who has resigned from the Scottish Conservatives (see 9.13am BST), said he feels the party has “lost its way in Scotland” and “I don’t think it represents true Conservative values”.According to the PA news agency, when asked if Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay is the right person for the job and whether he should stay in the post, he said:Clearly I’m no longer a member of the party so that’s no longer a decision for me to make.I get on very well as an individual with Russell, I think he’s a good individual. Whether he’s the person to lead the Scottish Conservatives is obviously for MSPs, for the membership, to decide.What I’m very clear about is that those with disabilities, other minorities and the people of Lothian need a voice for people t...

Politics

2 w. ago Gemma Collins says 'news is finally out' as fans support major personal update

The former The Only Way is Essex star has revealed her next move during the 'most important year of my life'

Sport

2 w. ago New call to increase Personal Allowance to £15,597 to help people boost finances

The Personal Allowance has been frozen at £12,570 since 2021 and will remain at that level until April 2028.

Economics

2 w. ago September 2025 DWP payment dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living help

UK households are facing rising prices, research has shown but there are various forms of financial support that are available to them and some crucial dates to put in the calendar and take note of

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP claimants could see monthly payments rise to almost £800

The DWP has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will continue to rise in line with September's inflation rate, with the relevant figures expected in mid-October

Economics

2 w. ago ‘What the hell should I wear?’ The style challenges of a fortysomething man

The certainties of youth are slipping away and I find myself in something of clothing identity crisis. It doesn’t help that what’s ‘cool’ is increasingly hard to pin down. So where does that leave an average bloke just hoping for the best?In September I will turn 44, the supposed first iceberg of ageing. As my own personal A23a approaches, I find myself, when it comes to how to get dressed at least, not older and wiser but but more adrift than ever.It’s not necessarily for want of effort. A while ago I tried on a pair of wide trousers: the big blocky sort that have become increasingly fashionable. I hadn’t worn anything like them before and wasn’t convinced, but was feeling bored with my own wardrobe. When I modelled them in the shop for my wife, she reacted instantly. I couldn’t pull them off, she said. You’re not an art or fashion person, was the implication. She was right; her advice tends to be sound. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Millions to get DWP payment in days, but it could leave you skint, expert alerts

People on benefits could be getting their payments three days early due to the August bank holiday

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Ketamine Queen’ agrees to plead guilty over role in Matthew Perry’s overdose death

Jasveen Sangha agreed to plead guilty Monday, becoming the fifth and final person implicated in the death of the ‘Friends’ star to do so

Politics

3 w. ago Parents and families urged to check right now if they can get unclaimed benefits

A new report has revealed that many people in the UK are missing out on billions of pounds in financial support - but you can check if you're eligible with a free online tool

Society

3 w. ago DWP state pensioners to get surprise payments in bank accounts on Friday

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder to state pension and Pension Credit claimants across the UK that their payment dates are set to change this week

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Ketamine Queen’ agrees to plead guilty for her role Matthew Perry’s overdose death

Jasveen Sangha agreed to plead guilty Monday, becoming the fifth and final person implicated in the death of the ‘Friends’ star to do so

Politics

3 w. ago Quentin Tarantino weighs in on one of cinema’s big questions: what is the best Tarantino movie?

Director names his ‘masterpiece’ film, along with his favourite and the one he was ‘born to make’It’s one of cinema’s most contested subjects: which Quentin Tarantino movie is the best? The director himself has finally weighed in – while also sharing his personal favourite and which of his films he was “born to make”.Speaking on The Church of Tarantino podcast, the 62-year-old film-maker said his 2009 second world war drama Inglourious Basterds was the best of his nine films, while his 2019 movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was his favourite. Continue reading...

Culture

3 w. ago ‘Ketamine Queen’ reaches plea deal for her role Matthew Perry’s overdose death

Jasveen Sangha agreed to plead guilty Monday, becoming the fifth and final person implicated in the death of the ‘Friends’ star to do so

Politics

3 w. ago Parents can claim £2,000 to help with childcare costs ahead of new school year

HM Revenue and Customs is encouraging families to sign up to a scheme that can help boost your childcare budget by up to £2,000 per child every year ahead of the new term

Economics

3 w. 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 data.

Events

3 w. ago Is Zelensky about to walk into another White House ambush after Trump’s Putin meeting?

Trump’s problem with Zelensky is personal but, as World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley explains, he may finally understand that Ukraine cannot be handed to Putin

Politics

3 w. ago Taxpayers to get lower interest rates in days as HMRC confirms change

HMRC has revealed the exact dates new interest rates will come into effect following the Bank of England change

Economics

3 w. ago Couples who've made life change given £1,000 DVLA driving licence alert

A driving licence is more than a simple form of identification, it is a legal document that must accurately reflect a person's current legal name to avoid a fine

Economics

3 w. ago ‘I am tough’ – Emma Raducanu on legacy of her US Open win, stalking ordeal and why therapy won’t help her

The 2021 champion returns to Flushing Meadows in the best frame of mind since her extraordinary title winFor four arduous years, so much of Emma Raducanu’s life has played out in public. Every decision relating to her career has been dissected and debated. The most banal details surrounding her personal life have been transfigured into headline news. In order to find herself on and off the tennis court, Raducanu has had to learn how to tune out the noise, which at times can be deafening.Only one month ago at Wimbledon, the discourse surrounding the 22-year-old reached diabolical lows. Even though her on-court performances were strong, it was impossible to escape the speculation surrounding her personal life. In the bowels of center court at the Cincinnati Open, I offer my own blunt perspective: I have never cringed as much as I did while watching people trying to pry into her romantic relationships at the All England Club. “Yeah, and Cam’s questions, too,” Raducanu responds, laughin...

Economics

3 w. ago ‘I am tough’ – Emma Raducanu on legacy of US Open win, stalking ordeal and why therapy won’t help her

The 2021 champion returns to Flushing Meadows in the best frame of mind since her extraordinary title winFor four arduous years, so much of Emma Raducanu’s life has played out in public. Every decision relating to her career has been dissected and debated. The most banal details surrounding her personal life have been transfigured into headline news. In order to find herself on and off the tennis court, Raducanu has had to learn how to tune out the noise, which at times can be deafening.Only one month ago at Wimbledon, the discourse surrounding the 22-year-old reached diabolical lows. Even though her on-court performances were strong, it was impossible to escape the speculation surrounding her personal life. In the bowels of Center Court at the Cincinnati Open, I offer my own blunt perspective: I have never cringed as much as I did while watching people trying to pry into her romantic relationships at the All England Club. “Yeah, and Cam’s questions, too,” Raducanu responds, laughin...

Economics

3 w. ago DWP bonus payment this year for millions who claim PIP and State Pension

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits - but not Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

3 w. ago Gardeners' World's Adam Frost opens up on personal struggle that 'people find weird'

Gardeners' World's Adam Frost has spoken openly about his personal struggles over the years, including a lifelong battle with a condition affecting 2.5 million people in the UK

Politics

3 w. ago DWP sends urgent warning to Universal Credit claimants who have money in savings

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to anyone who claims Universal Credit and has any amount in savings

Events

3 w. ago Pensioners being sent DWP letter in post over £150 cost of living payments

The Warm Home Discount is a one-off payment of £150 to help with energy bills over the winter months - and the DWP will be sending letters to those who are eligible

Economics

3 w. ago Hacker reveals the top 10 riskiest passwords Brits should never use

Ethical hacker Brandyn Murtagh has disclosed how easy it is to find a person's password online - and it's often a matter of minutes

Events

3 w. ago Disability benefit cuts could have ‘maximum impact’ in these five areas

Certain areas of the country have far higher rates of mobility issues, leaving them more vulnerable to DWP cuts and changes

Politics

4 w. ago DWP Universal Credit eligibility rules in full as one million more people now claim

The latest figure of eight million for July 2025 is the highest level it has been since the benefit was introduced in 2013, according to official figures published last week.

Politics

4 w. ago PIP claimants warned reassessments 'getting tougher before DWP cuts' says expert

EXCLUSIVE: Despite the Government's cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) being shelved pending a review, a finance expert has revealed their clients are already finding reassessments 'tougher'

Events

4 w. ago Are you the most generous in your group? Find out your social spending persona

A quiz has been created to reveal where Brits fall on a 'social spending persona' scale, which includes questions about office leaving gifts, children's birthday parties and splitting restaurant bills

Politics

4 w. ago HMRC starts brutal VAT crackdown on people who 'should have known'

HMRC is set to target the construction industry in a VAT crackdown that's seen the taxman take on people they think 'should have known'

Politics