4 h. ago Universal Credit discounts at attractions in North West including £4 theatre tickets

List of attractions in the North West where households on Universal Credit can get reduced price or free tickets

Economics

5 h. ago DWP confirms full list of 178 medical conditions that qualify for up to £749 a month payment

The latest government data has revealed the full list of medical conditions eligible for Personal Independence Payments

Economics

5 h. ago Voices: Will Reform UK really end ‘free taxis’ for special needs pupils?

Deputy leader Richard Tice says the parents of children who are ferried to and from their specialist schools, at a cost of £2bn a year, are 'abusing' the system – but that’s not even the real problem, says James Moore

Politics

5 h. ago Marvel films costume designer who raped a woman after she put a banana skin in the 'wrong bin' is jailed for 12 years

Marvyn Marques, 38, launched the sickening attack after raging that his victim had put the peel in the wrong rubbish bin and later raped her again as punishment.

Events

5 h. ago Starmer pushes digital ID cards for ALL after Macron demands action to tackle scourge of illegal working in Britain

Keir Starmer told the Cabinet he would be 'exploring options around digital ID' as part of a wider package of reforms designed to make it harder for illegal migrants to live and work in this country.

Politics

6 h. ago iPhone users are BAFFLED to discover a secret design element hidden in the alarm

In a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), one user has shared their strange discovery about the iPhone alarm.

Events

6 h. ago Celebrated, imprisoned, reviled, rebuilt: Fernand Pouillon, the lost architect of France

From designing enormous postwar housing projects to escaping from prison using a rope, Pouillon’s life had high drama. A new documentary charts the extraordinary rise, fall – and rise again – of France’s ‘most wanted’ creativeVariously described as an “architect, painter, novelist, communist and convicted fraudster”, Fernand Pouillon’s life was punctuated by abrupt reversals of fortune that might have sprung from the pages of Dickens or Dumas. Throughout an eventful career, he ricocheted from intoxicating success, to financial scandal, prison, exile and eventual rehabilitation.In 1985, when Pouillon was in his early 70s, he was awarded the Légion d’Honneur by President François Mitterrand. Yet just over 20 years earlier, Pouillon found himself in custody awaiting trial on charges of corruption. As a prolific architect-developer who had designed gargantuan housing schemes in France and Algeria, he was accused of funding irregularities and violating laws contrived to keep the processe...

Events

7 h. ago Dunelm launches dreamy autumn pumpkin bedding and shoppers can get it for £10

Designed to add a subtle seasonal hint, it's made from a soft-touch, easy-care fabric with tufted pumpkin detailing throughout

Economics

7 h. ago Full list of State Pensioners ineligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payment in 2025

The DWP is set to pay out Winter Fuel Payments to eligible individuals in the coming months. However, not all pensioners will qualify for the payment - here's the full list of those who won't

Economics

8 h. ago New Look cuts Skechers trainers 'just as good' as designer brands to £41

Skechers trainers are a popular choice for both men and women thanks to their comfy soles and these stylish hotshot kicks currently have a discount

Economics

9 h. ago Pressure rises on Reeves as government borrowing costs hit 27

Chancellor will face more limited fiscal headroom at budget after yield on 30-year bond increases to 5.68%Business live – latest updatesReshuffle gymnastics prepare Starmer to walk tricky budget tightropeBritain’s long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level in 27 years, intensifying the pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.The yield, or interest rate, on 30-year UK government debt hit 5.714% on Tuesday. That is its highest level since 1998, indicating that it will cost the UK more to borrow from the markets, above the previous 27-year high of 5.649% set in April. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Full list of seven key money changes coming in September including Winter Fuel Payment date

Full list of key money changes happening in September, including the Winter Fuel Payment, interest rates and inflation

Economics

9 h. ago Do you have one of these popular savings accounts? Beware your nest egg being destroyed: SYLVIA MORRIS

Savers have been hit by a rise in the cost of living and falling interest rates, writes SYLVIA MORRIS. So there are millions earning just up to 1 pc on their money, the lowest rate for over two years.

Economics

9 h. ago Apple could launch the AirTag 2 next week – here’s what we know

From a wider range to a more stalker-proof design, these are the AirTag 2 rumours to know

Politics

9 h. ago You’ll never believe what this plant pot can do – and it could save you a fortune

The Vitesy Natede Smart is a sleek, sustainable air purifier that uses plants and smart sensors to eliminate pollutants – no filter changes, just clean air and modern design

Politics

10 h. ago Older people can claim DWP heating support worth up to £300 from this date this month

The UK Government has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically to around nine million people in England and Wales

Economics

10 h. ago Do you have one of these popular savings accounts? Then your nest egg is being destroyed as we speak... this is what you must do now: SYLVIA MORRIS

Savers have been hit by a rise in the cost of living and falling interest rates, writes SYLVIA MORRIS. So there are millions earning just up to 1 pc on their money, the lowest rate for over two years.

Economics

10 h. ago 'The cost of school uniforms has left me sick with worry and my bank account bone dry'

Karyssa Bates thinks school uniforms should be abolished all together because of the expense

Economics

10 h. ago New recipe box launch specifically designed for women's health

The range provides key nutrition in a simple to plan and prepare format

Society

11 h. ago Drivers told to do 'simple 50p test' before taking car for an MOT

The MOT can be a stressful and expensive time for drivers, but there's a simple and cost-effective way to avoid unnecessary failures and fines

Transport