2 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment: Who is eligible and how much is the benefit worth?

The Prime Minister has announced plans to widen eligibility for the winter fuel payment, which was previously available to all UK residents above the state pension age of 66

Politics

4 h. ago NSW floods: estimated 10,000 properties damaged after deadly flooding as communities face ‘mammoth task’

SES warns the ‘worst impacts that people feel are often after the event’ as areas reel from ‘devastating’ floodsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn estimated 10,000 properties may have been damaged in record-breaking flooding in New South Wales and thousands remain isolated, as communities begin to clean up after “devastating” impacts.Flood waters have begun to subside in some areas and weather conditions have improved on the mid-north coast, where severe weather warnings were cancelled on Friday night.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Experts reveal six groups who could be missing out on hundreds of pounds each month – check now

Experts have urged people to 'check' if they are in one of the six groups as the Department for Work and Pensions will pay out £7.5billion in Universal Credit

Events

8 h. ago Gardeners urged to place a washing up bowl on their lawns immediately

This unlikely household item can be a massive saviour in your garden - an expert has urged people to use it to create a "mini pond" for this one struggling creature

Politics

15 h. ago Barry Island Pleasure Park incident live updates as air ambulance lands at scene

South Wales Police have urged people to avoid the area

Society

20 h. ago Expert shares 'extremely concerning' thing you should never do with air fryer

A dangerous cleaning hack has gone viral online, with people urged to do one thing with their appliance - but a product safety expert has warned that this is not a good idea

Politics

22 h. ago Anyone who gets nose bleeds told it could be sign of deadly condition

The organisation has released a warning, urging people to get checked to avoid potentially serious health problems

Events

22 h. ago Martin Lewis says new price cap 'nothing to shout home about' as he urges people to take action

While Martin Lewis says the update is 'welcome' he urges consumers to do one thing to increase their savings

Politics

23 h. ago Older people urged to claim Pension Credit before any Winter Fuel Payment changes

An announcement on Winter Fuel Payment eligibility changes is not expected until the Autumn Budget.

Economics

23 h. ago Older people urged to check for historical State Pension payment error worth over £8,300

DWP has paid our more than £100 million in arrears payments for historical errors linked to National Insurance credits.

Economics

25 h. ago Martin Lewis urges people to get off energy price cap before July

The consumer champion warns Ofgem’s new price cap is still a ‘Pants Cap’.

Politics

30 h. ago Older couples on weekly State Pension less than £346 could be due £4,300 boost

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and provide access to heating help this winter.

Economics

44 h. ago New mayor urges new focus on 'care for people, health and the planet'

Jane is only second LibDem mayor in borough since turn of the century|

Science

54 h. ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £441 each month

Nearly half a million people receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 d. ago UK Government urged to increase frozen State Pensions for nearly half a million people

Around 453,000 pensioners are living in a country which does not have a reciprocal agreement with the UK Government.

Politics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis urges people to put car finance claim in before ruling due in July

Any compensation payout will be made automatically, but the consumer champion urged people to ‘get ahead of the queue’.

Politics

3 d. ago Crews return to Greater Manchester landmark after 'people spotted with barbecue'

It comes as fire chiefs are urging people to stay safe in the countryside

Politics

3 d. ago Brits working from home could boost pension pot by £236,000, new data claims

Standard Life found that working from home for three days a week reduces the cost of commuting by as much as £2,000 a year on average - a saving that could be put to good use in a pension

Economics

3 d. ago North Korean defectors urge the UN to hold the country's leader accountable for rights abuses

Two women who fled North Korea have been telling the United Nations about the plight of people still living in the country and urging the world body to hold North Korea’s leader accountable for gross human rights violations

Politics

3 d. ago People with passports told 'don't wear makeup' or risk being denied at airport

With more than four million Brits set to renew their passports this year, people are urged to avoid the 'glam passport photo' trend

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