79 m. ago Major deadly virus outbreak in several countries as urgent spread warning issued

The World Health Organization has warned that the crisis is 'very high risk' and could spread further without urgent action, but has yet to issue travel restrictions

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18 h. ago Fifa urged to block ‘disarray’ of major European fixtures being played on different continents

Supporters’ groups warn against ‘dangerous precedent’Governing body to rule on La Liga call for Miami gameFifa has been urged by leading supporters’ groups to block domestic league matches from being played abroad and avoid “a Pandora’s box of disarray for football”, as the prospect of major European fixtures taking place on different continents looms large.World football’s governing body is likely to be tasked with deciding whether Villarreal face Barcelona in Miami in December after La Liga’s request to make the switch was approved and submitted by the Spanish football federation. Milan and Como are also looking to play a Serie A fixture in Perth, Western Australia, in February. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago DWP confirms full list of those who will get £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that over nine million people born before September 22, 1959 will be entitled to receive between £100 and £300 to help with increased heating costs during the winter months.

Economics

26 h. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment amounts due for every pensioner household

Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued later this year.

Economics

46 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment claimants in four groups 'not eligible' even if over age limit

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the winter fuel payment for 2025 to 2026 will be made to everyone in England and Wales born before September 22, 1959

Politics

58 h. ago Time for a major reshuffle, Sir Keir Starmer urged... as PM looks to combat the rise of Reform UK

The Prime Minister is said to be planning to ring the changes in his front bench team in a bid to combat the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform over the summer recess.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP winter fuel payment full list as £300 to land in accounts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that between £100-£300 will be paid to retirees who qualify

Economics

3 d. ago Sea current 'on brink of collapsing' and could freeze New York in epic winter

The key current in the Atlantic Ocean helps many of us in Europe keep warm during the winter months, but this could be about to change – according to new scientific research

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirms full list of groups who aren't eligible for winter fuel payment

There are five groups of people who will not get the winter fuel payment

Economics

4 d. ago DWP issues £300 winter fuel payment update as thousands to qualify within days

The one-off payment will be made to millions of people from November and will range from 100 to 300

Economics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 29 August: Tax raid fears hit banking shares, US inflation data in focus

FTSE 100 banking stocks are under pressure after a think tank urged Rachel Reeves to consider tax raid on major firms such as Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest.

Economics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 29 August: Banking stocks hit by levy fears, US inflation data in focus

Banking stocks are under pressure after a think tank urged Rachel Reeves to consider hiking a windfall tax on major firms such as Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest.

Economics

4 d. ago New Winter Fuel Payment income threshold update for pensioners due up to £300

Pensioners across the UK will receive one-off payments this winter to help with higher heating costs.

Economics

5 d. ago New winter fuel payment laws show who is eligible – and who will miss out

Around two millions pensioners will still lose out this year

Politics

6 d. ago Energy bills to rise for millions as new Ofgem price cap announced

The Ofgem price cap sets the maximum you can be charged for unit rates of gas and electricity, plus your standing charges - see how it is changing this winter

Economics

6 d. ago 7 money changes coming in September including Winter Fuel Payment date

The Mirror rounds up all the key money changes coming in September, from the Winter Fuel Payment to inflation and interest rates

Economics

6 d. ago Scots pensioners to lose £30m in winter fuel payments this year after means

EXCLUSIVE: The claw back figure is contained in a report by the Scottish Fiscal Commission

Economics

7 d. ago Four groups 'not eligible' for DWP winter fuel payment even if meet age rule

Department for Work and Pensions officials confirm that people the right age and income might still not get the £300 cash

Politics

7 d. ago DWP confirms full list of everyone who will get winter fuel payment

The winter fuel payment has been a contentious subject after Labour scrapped the payout for millions last winter

Economics

7 d. ago DWP issues 'beware' warning to millions of people ahead of Winter Fuel Payments

Winter Fuel Payments are worth £200 for eligible households, or £300 for eligible households with someone aged over 80

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