12 h. ago I earn over £80k and never took child benefit: Will I miss out on future state pension?

My husband still earns an annual salary above the child benefit threshold, but I have recently stopped working. Do we now need to act?

Economics

18 h. ago Trump names Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC – US politics live

Pirro to serve as interim attorney for Washington DC after it became clear Ed Martin would not pass Senate confirmation The winners and losers of Trump’s first tariff war strongly suggest that bankruptcies and farm consolidation could surge during his second term, with major corporations best placed to benefit from his polices at the expense of independent farmers.New analysis by the non-profit research advocacy group Food and Water Watch (FWW), shared exclusively with the Guardian, shows that Trump’s first-term tariffs were particularly devastating for farmers in the Maga rural heartlands. Continue reading...

Politics

19 h. ago Trump’s chief trade adviser says Britons will like chlorinated chicken and hormone

Peter Navarro also says UK and US still negotiating over digital services tax – a policy Trump is deeply opposed to The winners and losers of Trump’s first tariff war strongly suggest that bankruptcies and farm consolidation could surge during his second term, with major corporations best placed to benefit from his polices at the expense of independent farmers.New analysis by the non-profit research advocacy group Food and Water Watch (FWW), shared exclusively with the Guardian, shows that Trump’s first-term tariffs were particularly devastating for farmers in the Maga rural heartlands. Continue reading...

Politics

20 h. ago Trump and new German chancellor speak and agree on need to resolve trade disputes – live

Two leaders spoke shortly after Friedrich Merz warned US politicians to ‘stay out of’ Germany’s politics, according to German spokespersonThe winners and losers of Trump’s first tariff war strongly suggest that bankruptcies and farm consolidation could surge during his second term, with major corporations best placed to benefit from his polices at the expense of independent farmers.New analysis by the non-profit research advocacy group Food and Water Watch (FWW), shared exclusively with the Guardian, shows that Trump’s first-term tariffs were particularly devastating for farmers in the Maga rural heartlands. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Solution to get food and aid to Gaza is ‘steps away’, US state department says – live

Gaza is on the brink of catastrophe after two months of a total blockade by Israel, aid workers say, with many families down to one meal a dayThe winners and losers of Trump’s first tariff war strongly suggest that bankruptcies and farm consolidation could surge during his second term, with major corporations best placed to benefit from his polices at the expense of independent farmers.New analysis by the non-profit research advocacy group Food and Water Watch (FWW), shared exclusively with the Guardian, shows that Trump’s first-term tariffs were particularly devastating for farmers in the Maga rural heartlands. Continue reading...

Society

34 h. ago Child Benefit payments will stop for thousands of parents at the end of this month

You can claim Child Benefit if you're responsible for a child under the age of 16, or if they are under the age of 20 and still in approved education or training

Society

46 h. ago Parents sue for $20 million after son’s remains found in crematorium when they thought he was cremated

Maryland inspectors found bodies stored in bags and stacked like cargo at the crematorium, as well as blood and other fluids leaking onto the floor

Economics

50 h. ago Food influencer who quit job as NHS nurse after mental health patient started false rumour she was pregnant with his child wins huge payout

Jessica Thorpe, who posts food picures under the Instagram name 'Slice of Jess', was suspended for 29 months after a male mental patient claimed she was pregnant with his child

Society

55 h. ago Man suspected of ramming Jennifer Aniston’s gates claimed in Facebook posts that they shared a child together and that she was his ‘bride’

Gate-crashing suspect Jimmy Wayne Carwyle appears to have written dozens of Facebook posts professing his love for the actress

Politics

56 h. ago HMRC warning for anyone with £3,500 or more in savings account – what it means

Brits with savings of £3,500 or more could be slapped with an unexpected and automatic tax bill from HMRC, however, this tax will not hit Cash ISAs – which are tax-exempt

Economics

69 h. ago Update issued after reports made of attempted child abduction in Greater Manchester town

Concerns were raised after it was claimed that there was an attempted kidnapping of a child last week

Politics

3 d. ago Child Benefit warning to parents ahead of crucial payment deadline

Some parents will need to update their claim if their child is continuing in full-time education.

Events

4 d. ago Urgent warning over 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam: Fraudsters are using AI to mimic children's voices to steal millions of pounds from unsuspecting parents

Cybersecurity experts have issued a fresh warning over an insidious WhatsApp scam message.

Events

4 d. ago Two favourites pushing to become the next Pope are accused of mishandling child sex abuse claims

Italian cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, cannot be trusted to protect children from abuse, according to a campaign group.

Events

5 d. ago HMRC warning as thousands of people to be hit with extra charges

HMRC is charging people £10 per day from now

Events

6 d. ago HMRC warns home workers to be careful as you could be left out of pocket

HMRC is urging people who work remotely to check before making a certain claim as it could lead to you being hit the a hug tax bill after people made wrongful claims

Events

6 d. ago Manchester parents slapped with £1.4 MILLION in fines for taking kids out of school

Data shows the number of fines dished out rose dramatically last year

Economics

9 d. ago Former DWP employee urges all parents to claim Child Benefit

Sandra Wrench shares three crucial reasons parents should not ignore Child Benefit.

Society

1 week ago UK households warned HMRC is taking people to court and 'winning 90% of time'

In a stern crackdown on tax avoidance schemes, HMRC is contacting individuals suspected of dodging taxes, signalling the Labour Government's commitment to combating fraud

Events

1 week ago Tax warning issued to thousands of Brits ahead of major HMRC change

From April 6, 2026, taxpayers earning over £50,000 from self-employment or property income will need to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax

Events