8 h. ago Hosepipe ban declared in part of the UK after heatwave and it could last until Christmas

The drastic move, which will affect more than five million people in Yorkshire, comes after the region had its driest spring in 132 years, not helped by the 32C heatwave which hit recently

Politics

10 h. ago New law could see Brits receive £29,000 when they reach retirement

The Pensions Schemes Bill, which entered its second reading this week, has reportedly received support from consumer groups and the pensions industry and is set to support 20 million people with savings in their pension

Economics

11 h. ago Easy to dismiss sign on your legs which could indicate you have killer condition that's becoming an EPIDEMIC in under 50s

A US-based expert has warned of a tell-tale sign of a common disease which affects millions of people-and can have huge repercussions on quality of life.

Events

13 h. ago Millions of people on low income eligible for UK Government bonus of up to £1,200

Three million people claiming certain benefits can now take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.

Economics

21 h. ago From pancreatitis to hair loss and premature ageing... top doctors reveal all the startling health risks of Mounjaro and other weight loss jabs

More than 1.5 million people in the UK now use the new weight-loss jabs, according to latest estimates - with benefits for their physical and mental wellbeing.

Society

26 h. ago Texas flooding kills more than 90 people as 5 million remain under flood watch – latest updates

Donald Trump will travel to Texas later this week as Texas senator Ted Cruz defends response to floodingCamp Mystic confirms 27 children and counsellors died in floodsTexas flood survivors question planning and responseResidents of Kerr County began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties as they recounted harrowing escapes from rapidly rising floodwaters late Friday.Reagan Brown said his parents, in their 80s, managed to escape uphill as water inundated their home in the town of Hunt. Continue reading...

Events

31 h. ago DWP bonus of £300 available for state pensioners with more than £35,000

The Winter Fuel Payment is being reintroduced for pensioners who were born before 1959, with more than nine million people set to be eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) perk

Economics

31 h. ago Doctors warn millions of people will be diagnosed with stomach cancer because of common infection

Called Helicobacter pylori the bacteria is estimated to cause just under half of all stomach cancers in the UK and although 40 per cent of Britons have it the vast majority show no symptoms.

Science

33 h. ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £441 each month

Nearly half a million people receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance for arthritis-related conditions.

Economics

33 h. ago Top 10 PIP conditions providing millions of people with up to £749 every month

PIP and Adult Disability Payment are providing financial support for 3.7 million people across Great Britain.

Economics

35 h. ago Millions of people due £1,100 car finance compensation update this month

The Supreme Court is expected to issue a final ruling on the scope of the problem this month.

Economics

54 h. ago Wimbledon breaks TV record for BBC as millions tune in for Emma Raducanu

The tennis match was the BBC's third-highest ratings for any non-final contest in the last three years, with over five million people watching the Wimbledon match

Politics

56 h. ago Urgent weight loss jab warning as 'common mistake' can lead to organ failure

Around 1.5 million people in the UK are thought to be using weight loss jabs, with many paying privately as NHS supplies remain limited - but some dangerous side effects have been reported

Events

60 h. ago So big, so beautiful: Fox News ignores the critics and champions Trump’s bill

Rightwing network downplays criticism from economists and says bill is ‘packed with massive, huge, important wins’Donald Trump’s mega-bill has been widely criticized in the press. News outlets and Democrats have warned that millions of people could be stripped of their health coverage through cuts to Medicaid, that cuts to food programs would see children go hungry, and that the legislation would cause the deficit to balloon.Fox News sees it differently. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago DR SARAH JARVIS: You pledged to act, Wes... yet 2,500 have died from this preventable problem while you've sat on your hands

DR SARAH JARVIS: For many of the 3.5 million people diagnosed with osteoporosis in the UK, it comes too late for treatment that can help protect against loss of bone density.

Events

3 d. ago Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules

Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain...

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Like working in a volcano’: stories from six countries in Europe on a day of extreme heat

How chefs, street performers and cheesemongers struggled to get their jobs done in record-busting temperaturesHundreds of millions of people across Europe suffered an extreme heatwave this week, with temperatures smashing records as the continent sweltered.With the human-caused climate emergency pushing the mercury ever higher, early in the summer Europe is experiencing troubling temperatures. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago A perfect film for Oasis fans who missed out on tickets is airing on TV for free tonight

Millions of people around the UK are suffering from major FOMO

Sport

3 d. ago DWP could stop PIP payments or entitlement if you holiday abroad this summer

Millions of people on PIP may not be aware of the rules around holidaying abroad.

Politics

3 d. ago Urgent DWP warning for State Pension and benefit recipients about text message scam

DWP has issued a fresh warning to the 23.7 million people across Great Britain who get benefits such as the State Pension, Universal Credit, PIP and Jobseeker's Allowance

Events