3 d. ago Trump plots oil blockade as he warns Cuba to ‘make a deal before it’s too late’

DONALD Trump's team is plotting a crushing oil blockade to bring communist Cuba to its knees and force a regime change. The White House is weighing up a hardline plan to choke off all oil deliveries to the island. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has backed the move, but final approval has not yet been...

Events

3 d. ago DWP deadline approaches as MPs demand compensation update by March 2

One hundred MPs have backed calls for the UK Government to make a decision on compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age increases

Events

3 d. ago Jesy Nelson told 'stay strong' as she opens up on 'most painful year'

The former Little Mix star has been flooded with support after sharing an emotional statement about her forthcoming Prime Video documentary

Politics

3 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham 'pleased' with support as he breaks cover with wife Nicole Peltz after bombshell statement

Brooklyn accused his mother Victoria Beckham of ‘dancing inappropriately’ on him at his wedding and father David of refusing to see him unless Peltz wasn’t there

Events

4 d. ago There’s a glaring omission in the SNP’s climate change plan. Why are they so scared?

The Scottish Government appears gripped by political hesitancy over persuading people to eat a healthier and more climate friendly diet

Events

4 d. ago Key pensions plan change update in DWP statement after support soars

People with pensions are currently left waiting for months and even years leaving their money 'trapped', campaigners say

Politics

4 d. ago DWP set March 2 deadline for update as those born in decade could get thousands

Campaigners for 1950s-born women affected by pension age changes have gathered cross-party support urging the Government to make a decision on potential compensation

Events

4 d. ago DWP explains when it will stop benefit payments in 2026 update

The DWP said it is ramping up its efforts to detect errors

Politics

6 d. ago DWP issues major benefits update as it closes welfare 'loophole'

It comes following a long campaign from victim's families

Politics

7 d. ago Man Utd block awkward Roy Keane and Michael Carrick interview amid wife spat

Sky Sports requested an interview with Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, which had him on a collision course with Roy Keane, before a late change of plan

Events

1 week ago DWP jobcentres to contact all claiming sickness benefits in ‘new plan’ update

Department for Work and Pensions targeting 2 million not required to look for work or prepare for future employment

Politics

1 week ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before April 2026 changes

Rebalancing of Universal Credit is aimed at addressing fundamental imbalances in the system

Politics

1 week ago DWP issues cost of living payment update for 2026 in new response

The Department for Work and Pensions as issued a new update as it urged people to check for unclaimed benefits and warns of scams

Economics

1 week ago DWP update on cold weather payments as more than a million households receive money

The £25 payments are issued to eligible households when temperatures drop

Economics

1 week ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer denies change to digital ID plan is yet another U

No 10 says ditching of key plank of plan is technical tweak after Kemi Badenoch targeted Starmer over issue at PMQsKeir Starmer has rejected the claim that his change of plan over digital IDs represents another U-turn, as the prime minister faced accusations from the Conservatives that his government had “no sense of direction”.Late on Tuesday it emerged that a key plank of the controversial plan for digital IDs was being rolled back, with a proposal to make the document mandatory for people to show their right to work being dropped, with other forms of identification being allowed instead, for example a passport with a digital chip or e-visa. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit claimants in 'arrears' issued with new DWP update

There are steps claimants can take that many people are not making use of

Politics

1 week ago DWP issues update on Cold Weather Payments as more than a million households receive money

The £25 payments are issued to eligible households when temperatures drop

Economics

1 week ago DWP PIP update for millions as Timms Review gives new progress statement with ‘lived experience’

The review could alter the entire PIP system following Labour’s welfare reforms

Politics

1 week ago New DWP update on State Pension annual uprating and income tax threshold

The Personal Allowance will remain frozen at £12,570 until April 2030.

Economics