27 h. ago New £500 Cost of Living vouchers available for certain UK households – how to apply

The Household Support Fund was introduced by the government in 2021 to support those most in need during winter, with the first phase of the scheme ending on March 31, 2022

Economics

3 d. ago DOGE cuts to the IRS will cost $500 billion in lost revenue, watchdog finds

DOGE ‘destroyed, diminished or jeopardized’ billions of dollars in returns on government investments, CREW discovered

Economics

1 week ago Two groups of people 'have to apply' for DWP winter fuel payment, says expert

The winter fuel payment, which is back for 2025, will be paid automatically to the majority of people - but not all - with some individual required to apply for the support

Politics

3 w. ago What REALLY happens when you spend an evening with a geisha? Two

A date with a traditional Japanese performer in the historic former Japanese capital of Kyoto doesn't come easily - or cheaply - with some offering subscription-only style arrangements.

Politics

3 w. ago Household Support Fund 2025: UK families urged to apply for cost of living support payment before deadlines

Many councils are offering one-off payments — check what you could get where you live 🧾

Economics

3 w. ago UK households urged to apply for new £300 cost of living payment

The money is being issued as part of the Household Support Fund, which is a pot of cash that is distributed by local councils to struggling or vulnerable residents

Economics

3 w. ago Government exploring making farms and supermarkets pay to bring foreign farm workers to the UK

Exclusive: It would cost employers £850-£1,500 to bring each worker to the UK, study into seasonal worker visa finds

Economics

3 w. ago Farms and supermarkets could pay to bring foreign farm workers to UK, government

Exclusive: It would cost employers £850-1,500 to bring each worker to the UK, study into seasonal worker visa finds

Economics