87 m. ago Trump team accused of lowering the value of a human life from millions to ‘zero’ dollars: report

For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has calculated the health benefit costs associated with reducing air pollution by setting limits on two of the most widespread deadly air pollutants. That is no longer the case

Politics

2 h. ago Trump team accused of putting ‘zero value on human life’ after ending report on healthcare costs from air pollution

For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has calculated the health benefit costs associated with reducing air pollution by setting limits on two of the most widespread deadly air pollutants, until now

Politics

6 h. ago New Universal Credit fraud measures to focus on three specific areas from next week

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

Politics

6 h. ago Brits claiming Universal Credit without need to look for work soars by 1.5million since Labour came to power

The claimant total stood at a provisional 8.40million in December 2025 - up from 7.36million a year earlier, according to new Department for Work and Pensions data.

Economics

27 h. ago New Universal Credit health benefit changes due to start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

Politics

28 h. ago DWP confirms major PIP change to start in April for new claims

The measure is part of plans to reduce the Work Capability Assessment backlog and separate from the Timms Review.

Politics

28 h. ago Government says there will be 'rebalancing' in April as 1m more claim UC

8.4million people now claim Universal Credit after the biggest increase since 2020

Politics

51 h. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help pensioners boost income by £441 each month

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

Economics

57 h. ago WH Smith names former Balfour Beatty boss as executive chairman

Leo Quinn will start on April 7, subject to shareholder approval, replacing current non-executive chairwoman Annette Court.

Politics

3 d. ago Universal Credit to replace two benefits within weeks and how to keep current payments

Many people claiming one of two benefits may have already been sent a letter by the DWP

Politics

3 d. ago Two benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit this April

The DWP is sending letters to some benefit claimants with jsut a few months left to switch to Universal Credit or lose payments

Politics

4 d. ago Universal Credit claimants set for up to £25 extra each month

Here's who will get the money and when

Economics

4 d. ago DWP full list of every 2026 new benefit rate, including PIP and Universal Credit

The DWP has published its list of new payments across all of its available benefits including Attendance Allowance, Widow's Pension and Statutory Sick Pay

Politics

4 d. ago Surprising health benefit discovered for people with red hair

Researchers at Spain's National Museum of Natural Sciences have discovered an unlikely health benefit for people with naturally red hair.

Society

5 d. ago New plan to strip £800 a month DWP Universal Credit from specific group

The payments have been called 'a clear injustice that has caused real harm for too long'

Economics

5 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before April 2026 changes

Rebalancing of Universal Credit is aimed at addressing fundamental imbalances in the system

Politics

5 d. ago DWP Sir Stephen Timms explains Universal Credit and PIP upcoming 2026 changes

Nearly four million households are expected to see an annual income boost of £725 under reforms to the welfare system

Politics

6 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

7 d. ago Universal Credit claimants in 'arrears' issued with new DWP update

There are steps claimants can take that many people are not making use of

Politics

7 d. ago New 2026 rates and dates confirmed for universal credit, PIP, state pension and more

Some benefits will increase in April while others have been frozen

Economics