1 hour ago DWP confirms it will not delay Universal Credit health element changes from April

The DWP has responded to a cross-party group of MPs' concerns over the changes

Science

2 h. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes from April 2026

The DWP has confirmed it will proceed with reducing Universal Credit health element for new claimants from April 2026, despite concerns from cross-party MPs

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12 h. ago How much DWP benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP, JSA, ESA, Child Benefit and pension will by rise in 2026

Many benefits will increase in April at the start of the financial year

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14 h. ago DWP Universal Credit and PIP update explained by Sir Stephen Timms

Sir Stephen Timms recently responded to a parliamentary question regarding PIP and Universal Credit

Politics

14 h. ago Reason you're sick AGAIN after 'super flu' as new 'mystery bug' sweeps UK

A pharmacist shares why exactly Brits are experiencing a new 'mystery illness' right after the dreaded 'super flu' as people across the country start 2026 sick in bed

Politics

15 h. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes will start in April

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

Science

20 h. ago DWP benefit changes in 2026, Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

Experts have pulled together a full list of all the known changes due in the next 12 months, including the end of legacy benefits and increases in others

Politics

31 h. ago Trump reveals reason for mysterious bruised hands as new health fears grow

President Donald Trump has revealed the reason behind his bruised hands, with his doctor also releasing a statement explaining the cause behind them, amid much speculation

Politics

35 h. ago James Martin claims 'people don't realise how difficult' Strictly is in 'big responsibility' admission

The TV chef was joined on his ITV series by former rugby player Chris Robshaw

Events

36 h. ago Millions on Universal Credit urged to make key check to avoid missing out on extra payment landing in bank accounts now

MILLIONS of people on Universal Credit need to do a key check to avoid missing out on an extra benefit payment. The Christmas bonus is a one-off £10 payment that normally lands in bank accounts during the first full week of December. It is automatically paid to people who receive one of more than 20...

Economics

38 h. ago Inside doomed Enzo Maresca and Chelsea's break up after blindsiding chiefs 19 days ago

Enzo Maresca has been sacked as Chelsea head coach after his relationship with the club became fractured following his explosive comments 19 days ago when he claimed "many people didn't support us"

Politics

38 h. ago New Universal Credit fraud crackdown starting this month will focus on three key loss areas

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘The source of all life is here’: plan to mine lithium in Chilean salt flat sparks fears of water scarcity

The Colla Indigenous people claim Rio Tinto’s plans to extract the key mineral will harm fragile ecosystems and livelihoodsMiriam Rivera Bordones tends her goats in a dusty paddock in the russet mountains of Chile’s Atacama desert. She also keeps chickens and has planted quince and peach trees and grapevines, which are watered by a stream winding down the hills towards the Indigenous community of Copiapó.But now the huge British-Australian mining multinational Rio Tinto has signed a deal to extract lithium, the “white gold” of the energy transition, from a salt flat farther up the mountains, and she fears the project could affect the water sources of several communities in the area. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago King details importance of harmony with nature in trailer for new documentary

A new documentary claims King Charles “upset a lot of people in authority” in his commitment to environmental conservation.

Culture

42 h. ago Millions waking up at 2am told check one thing by Dr Amir Khan

The ITV regular claimed that people may find themselves facing this late night issue

Politics

42 h. ago Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 24 people in drone strike on a hotel and café

Vladimir Saldo, the Kremlin-installed governor of Kherson, has made currently unverified claims about the attack. Pictured: Ukrainian strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure.

Events

69 h. ago Renters face £22k a year gap between housing support and bills due to benefit freeze

MORE than one million private tenants are facing huge gaps of up to £22k between housing benefit and how much rent they must pay, new data reveals. This is due to Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - the amount of support you can get to towards rent if you're on Universal Credit - remaining frozen in...

Economics

3 d. ago Anthony Joshua: New police theory emerges over cause of horrific car crash

The former two-time unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a tragic car crash - which claimed the lives of two people - over in Nigeria on Monday

Events

3 d. ago Ricky Gervais says there is only one group left he can mock without backlash

Ricky Gervais has claimed that the only people that he can mock are the working class as there is little chance of him being on the receiving end of huge backlash

Politics

3 d. ago All the DWP Universal Credit changes coming in 2026 including new payment rates

Universal Credit is claimed by more than eight million people in the UK and it is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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