11 h. ago Murder trial asylum seeker denies lying about his age by claiming to be 19

Prosecutors allege that Deng Chol Majek is aged 27 and gave his correct date of birth to the authorities while staying in Italy and Germany.

Events

12 h. ago Asylum seeker accused of killing migrant hotel worker with a screwdriver denies he lied about his age

Asylum seeker Deng Chol Majek who is accused of killing a young female staff member at his migrant hotel has denied lying about his age when he arrived in the UK.

Events

48 h. ago An orgy on Epstein's island, losing her baby and being raped by her father at the age of nine: All the claims made by Virginia Giuffre from beyond the grave in her new memoir

In her posthumous memoir, she describes a childhood so blighted by horrific abuse that she became the 'perfect victim' for sexual predators Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell .

Events

5 d. ago Asylum hotel murder trial shown video of suspect buying alcohol and dancing

A mobile phone clip shown to jurors trying Deng Majek is alleged to show him dancing to music in a car park – in sight of emergency service crews.

Events

7 d. ago Pensioners can claim £300 of Winter Fuel Payments if they are in two groups

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by phone after lines opened on Monday

Economics

8 d. ago Hotel worker stabbed 23 times by asylum seeker at station, murder trial told

Deng Chol Majek, who claims to be aged 19, denies murdering Rhiannon Whyte.

Events

8 d. ago Major winter fuel payment update for pensioners as key deadline arrives

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can now do so

Economics

8 d. ago Two groups of pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 this week

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by some people over State Pension age.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP benefits and payments people over State Pension age can claim

A number of benefits are available to men and women aged over 66

Economics

1 week ago Trump declared in ‘excellent overall health’ by doctor after second annual Walter Reed visit

Trump’s doctor claimed the president’s cardiovascular age is 14 years younger than his chronological age

Politics

1 week ago Winter Fuel Payment phone claims open for two groups of pensioners next week

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by some people over State Pension age.

Economics

1 week ago Ian Rush's new life and model fiancee's anger over age gap claim

Ian Rush is one of the greatest players in the history of Welsh football, but his life off the pitch has been just as eventful as his career on it, with the Liverpool legend now engaged

Politics

2 w. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP benefits you can no longer claim once you reach State Pension age

A reminder has been issued to people nearing retirement age that they will soon no longer be able to claim certain benefits.

Politics

2 w. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could receive first payment this month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

4 w. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics

4 w. ago Digital ID 'superapp' could help you with everything from proving your age in the pub to reporting potholes and even claiming benefits

Days before Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a digital ID scheme, Tony Blair's think-tank tells him to make it a 'flagship programme' used by everyone over 18 in the country.

Politics