2 h. ago Nearly 40,000 North Lanarkshire children and families received £2.8m towards heating bills last winter

Social Security Scotland's Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people or older people.

Society

6 h. ago Over 17,000 West Lothian families receive £1.34m towards heating bills last winter

Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people or older people.

Economics

6 h. ago Households on benefits including Universal Credit urged to act today to get cheap broadband

The deal offers average speeds of 36Mbps and is available only to those claiming certain benefits, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Income Support

Politics

38 h. ago DWP warning as changes to Universal Credit will affect thousands of households

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a fresh update on changes to benefits that are set to affect thousands of households in the UK

Events

8 d. ago PIP claimants won't see new benefit payment rates this month in DWP delay

DWP benefit payments - including Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - were hiked by 1.7% on April 7. However, most claimants will have to wait until May before they receive the full amount of higher payments

Politics

8 d. ago Ancient remains of more than 300 skeletons and medieval church found under a British university

Cotswold Archaeology has uncovered a huge dig of ancient remains underneath the University of Glocestershire's new city campus, including more than 300 skeletons and a medieval church

Events

9 d. ago Struggling households to benefit from Greater Manchester borough's £4.1m funding boost

The household support fund was extended by the government to support families in need

Economics

9 d. ago Parents on Universal Credit urged to claim back up to £1,768 every month

You can claim help with childcare costs for any children under 16 who you are responsible for - the maximum each month is £1,031.88 for one child or £1,768.94 for two or more children

Economics

1 week ago Every James Bond Video Game 2025: Here are all 24 games in the official 007 gaming universe

Gamers have been stepping into the shoes of the British superspy for well over 40 years.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP Easter bank holiday payment dates for benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

Economics

2 w. ago DWP claimants to see huge change to services this week including Universal Credit

Job Centre Plus offices and phone lines will be closed on bank holidays, so claimants will not be open on Friday this week and Monday next week because of the Easter bank holidays

Politics

2 w. ago US universities’ faculty unite to defend academic freedom after Trump’s attacks

Indiana University leads the push for a pact among 18 institutions as Donald Trump targets diversityFaculty members from US universities – including public ones which do not receive endowments – are banding together in attempts to resist the Donald Trump administration’s attacks on academic freedoms.This month, Indiana University’s Bloomington faculty council followed in the footsteps of Rutgers University in passing a resolution to establish a pact with all 18 universities under the Big 10 academic alliance to defend academic freedoms. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Easter bank holiday payment dates for DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

Economics

3 w. ago Universal Studios fans call for 'missing' world to be included in new UK theme park

Universal Studios is set to open a brand new themed resort in the UK in 2031 – but fans have been left 'surprised' to see one beloved franchise doesn't appear to have its own section in the park

Events

3 w. ago Trump's tariff war: The silver linings for families including mortgage and petrol prices

President Trump's tariffs bombshells - which keep on coming - have unsettled financial markets but there could be benefits for millions of UK households

Economics

3 w. ago All we know so far about Universal UK from including location, date, and what to expect from theme park

The massive theme park is expected to pump £50bn into the economy and create tens of thousands of jobs.

Politics

3 w. ago What to expect from Universal's first UK theme park in Bedfordshire

The multi-billion-pound venue, the first such Universal attraction in Europe, will include a 500-room hotel and attractions inspired by top franchises

Politics

3 w. ago Universal Studios theme park could include Jaws and Jurassic Park rides

Universal Pictures own some of the biggest film rights in the industry and amongst those that could feature at the new park are Fast and Furious, Shrek and even Harry Potter and James Bond

Politics

3 w. ago Full list of DWP benefits rising by 1.7% today including Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit

Most DWP and HMRC benefit payments are increased every year by the previous September level of inflation - this was confirmed to be 1.7% and the rise will soon hit bank accounts

Politics

3 w. ago All the DWP and HMRC benefit rates increasing today, including State Pension and Universal Credit

Most benefit rates are going up today as the new tax year begins - here is a full list of all the major benefits increasing and by how much

Politics