91 m. ago People needing help with certain daily tasks could be due up to £441 every month

The majority of Adult Disability Payment awards are issued by Social Security Scotland for between two and 10 years.

Economics

93 m. ago Vicky Pattison details ‘terrifying’ PMDD episode: ‘Every month I lose myself – this was one of the worst’

The former Geordie Shore star tearfully described the mental and physical toll of the condition

Events

1 hour ago NBA star in consortium to buy out John Textor and save Crystal Palace

FA Cup winners Crystal Palace's hopes of participating in the Europa League had been in doubt due to shareholder John Textor also owning a majority stake in Ligue 1 side Lyon

Politics

1 hour ago Major Spanish city launches crackdown with ‘curfew’ rules ahead of summer

A popular holiday destination has unveiled a strict curfew impacting bars, nightclubs, and restaurants - following noise complaints from fed-up locals

Politics

1 hour ago Race Across the World viewers left divided as winners announced

‘The real winners came last,’ one fan said

Politics

2 h. ago Two World Cup winners, club record signing and a future boss in £35m splurge – Rangers’ biggest transfer window

It was a huge summer of change at Ibrox 27 years ago with Dick Advocaat embarking on a major spending spree

Economics

2 h. ago Air India flight to UK crashes in Ahmedabad in India shortly after takeoff – latest updates

At least 242 people were on board the London-bound Air India flight AI171, say policeThe London-bound flight took off from Ahmedabad at about 1.47 pm, slightly delayed from schedule. Officials say it crashed nine minutes after being given clearance for take off.India’s directorate general of civil aviation just gave this statement to Indian media:Captain Sumeet Sabharwal is an LTC with 8,200 hours of experience. The co-pilot had 1100 hours of flying experience.As per ATC, the aircraft departed from Ahmadabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It gave a mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Welcome to the 'National Health State': Half of all public spending will go on NHS by the end of the decade despite alarm at dire productivity... and bosses STILL want more

A respected think-tank has insisted the UK is turning into the 'National Health State' after another major funding boost.

Economics

2 h. ago Weather maps show soaring temperatures in Spain and Majorca as warnings issued

UK tourists are urged to take precautions to stay safe in the hot conditions

Events

2 h. ago Rasmus Hojlund 'shaking in his pants' as season goes from bad to worse

Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has found things tough at club and international level over the last 12 months and he has been handed a painful wake-up call

Politics

2 h. ago ‘I was turned away from a major work event because I had my baby with me’

London Tech Week said the flagship event had not ‘been designed to incorporate the particular needs, facilities and safeguards that under-16s require’

Politics

2 h. ago Brotherless Night by VV Ganeshananthan audiobook review – love and conflict in Sri Lanka

The civil war transforms a young trainee doctor’s life as she copes with her feelings for a Tamil Tiger in last year’s Women’s prizewinning novelBrotherless Night opens with 16-year-old Sashi Kulenthiren, who hopes to be a doctor like her eldest brother, making tea when the kettle slips out of her hand, causing her to pour boiling water on herself. When a neighbour, K, hears her screams, he rushes over to help, cracking raw eggs over the scalds to soothe the pain. “So I began as K’s patient though he ended as mine,” Sashi reflects.Set in 1980s Sri Lanka, VV Ganeshananthan’s coming-of-age novel – which won the 2024 Women’s prize for fiction – is an epic and hard-hitting tale of family and survival as it documents life during the civil war between Tamil separatists and the Sinhalese majority that lasted three decades. Before fighting breaks out, Sashi’s most pressing problem is whether she will pass her exams at school. But soon violence and kidnapping become the norm, communities are...

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2 h. ago Lions handed major injury boost as heartbroken star offered lifeline

The Lions kick off their campaign next week against Argentina in Dublin

Events

3 h. ago Major Hollywood legend spotted in Ayrshire cafe as delighted staff share snaps

The iconic 80s actor appeared to be travelling with his family as he was pictured at an Ayrshire coffee shop.

Politics

3 h. ago Race Across the World winners open up about 'worst bit' of BBC series after nail

The winners cross the finish line just 19 minutes ahead of the team in second place

Politics

3 h. ago Bryson DeChambeau's LIV Golf decision after he won US Open said a lot about him

Bryson DeChambeau will look to defend his US Open crown at Oakmont Country Club this week and his actions after winning the major in 2024 proved his dedication to the sport

Politics

3 h. ago Playboy's Kendra Wilkinson on worst thing about living in the mansion she bitterly regrets

Former Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson has revealed her main regret from her time sharing the lavish Playboy mansion with Hugh Hefner, Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt

Politics

4 h. ago LA protests live: Trump admin threatens military deployment nationwide as rallies flare up across US

Los Angeles enforces a second consecutive curfew to crack down on criminal activity as anti-ICE protests erupt in other major cities

Events

4 h. ago Poundland sold for 'nominal fee' as restructuring looms in major new deal

Last month, Poundland's owner, Pepco Group, said it was considering a possible sale of the UK budget retailer after warning of “more difficult” trading conditions

Economics

4 h. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out Autumn Budget tax rises as economy shrinks 0.3% in April

Latest GDP estimate worse than the 0.1% fall expected by economists

Economics