8 h. ago Four conditions that will avoid PIP payment cuts, DWP expert claims

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to introduce new PIP eligibility rules in November 2026, with around 400,000 people expected to see their benefits cut

Science

10 h. ago Arsenal down and out in Paris. What now? Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair reflect on Arsenal being knocked out of the Champions League by PSGRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: ultimately it proves quite comfortable for PSG, who win their semi-final tie 3-1 on aggregate. Arsenal have chances early on that they fail to make count, thanks largely to another incredible Gianluigi Donnarumma performance. After that PSG find their feet and Fabián Ruiz’s goal puts it beyond reach. Inter await in the final. Continue reading...

Sport

18 h. ago Older people with any of these health conditions could be due up to £110 each week

Pensioners may be eligible for extra financial support to help them stay independent in their own home for longer.

Economics

52 h. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s drift and Tory collapse: Reform fills a vacuum they created | Editorial

Faragism’s rise isn’t a surge of enthusiasm – it’s a symptom of exhaustion with two parties failing to offer vision, justice or renewalSir Keir Starmer promised change – and, in a way, he has delivered it. Gone are the days of bold, expansive pledges; in their place are cautious, measurable goals: 6,500 new teachers, 40,000 extra NHS appointments a week. Yet voters, oddly ungrateful, remain unmoved. Perhaps it is because these modest gains barely scratch the surface of national decline. The government has touched lives, just not in the ways it promised. Cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners and proposed reductions in disability benefits have landed with jarring force. Sir Keir’s managerial style may promise stability, but voters expected transformation. The result: disillusionment with a government delivering change – but not the change voters thought they had chosen.Labour’s poor local election showing could be shrugged off as low turnout in the shires. The party wo...

Politics

6 d. ago Six DWP benefits you are not eligible for on reaching State Pension age

State Pension age matches your qualifying age for Pension Credit, unless you are a man born before December 6, 1953

Politics

7 d. ago A belter in Barcelona turns up the power: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to discuss all the big European actionRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: a brilliant semi-final in Barcelona as they draw 3-3 with Inter. Lots of brilliant goals and another world-class performance from the frighteningly young Lamine Yamal. Inter will take the draw, especially with the second leg at San Siro, but they were a small toe’s length away from a Henrikh Mkhitaryan winner. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Cat expert's urgent heatwave danger warning to Scottish owners

As Britain basks in an unseasonably warm spring, with temperatures soaring to 29°C this week, Scottish pet owners are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their feline friends from the heat.

Events

1 week ago Thousands of women are paid pension back payments up to £12,000 – find out who’s eligible

The DWP is currently checking through hundreds of thousands of cases to find those who are owed money

Economics

1 week ago How to claim pension tax relief: Are YOU missing out on an HMRC refund?

Plenty of eligible higher and additional rate taxpayers fail to claim the pension tax relief they are due. Here's our guide to getting a refund...

Economics

2 w. ago Liverpool’s title chance, the FA Cup semis and walkers: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Dan Bardell as Manchester City get a vital win over Aston Villa in the hunt for Champions League footballRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: two midweek Premier League games to review. One more consequential than the other as Manchester City go third with a late win over Aston Villa. In the other fixture, Crystal Palace score two brilliant goals to claim a point at Arsenal. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago People over State Pension age to get payment of up to £305 later this year

Pensioners in Scotland will receive between £100 and £305 through a new devolved annual heating payment.

Economics

2 w. ago Three extra DWP cash payments you may be eligible for if you receive Pension Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issues a series of payments to people over the State Pension age throughout the year - Here's everything you need to know

Economics

3 w. ago Awesome Arsenal silence Madrid and set up PSG semi: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as Arsenal win 2-1 in Madrid to knock the holders out of the Champions LeagueRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: a brilliant performance from Arsenal at the Bernabéu, winning 2-1 in Madrid and 5-1 across the tie, they were close to perfection with Declan Rice probably the standout performer in a team of standout performers. Continue reading...

Sport

3 w. ago The three routes to avoid this Easter as Traffic Wales warns 'plan ahead'

Drivers have been told to allow extra travel time for their journeys over Easter weekend

Events

3 w. ago Coffee drinkers told one type of chocolate could keep you awake at night

If you drink coffee, you may want to take extra care this week

Politics

3 w. ago Pensioners could be eligible for extra weekly payment of more than £100

The DWP has made new figures available, showing that the State Pension currently gives a regular income for 13 million older people across the UK, with some able to claim extra support

Economics

3 w. ago People on State Pension of less than £106 each week could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics

3 w. ago People due to retire next year may be in for state pension surprise

A recent study found that only 40% of people know exactly when they will be eligible for their state pension with many way behind on planning for their life in the future

Politics

4 w. ago Are PSG the favourites to win the Champions League? – Football Weekly Extra podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Archie Rhind-Tutt as to talk over the Champions League actionRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook and email.On the podcast today: PSG get a vital goal in injury time to give them a healthy lead over Aston Villa. There were four brilliant goals in the game but the best of the bunch came from Désiré Doué, whose long-range effort left Emi Martínez planted to the floor. Continue reading...

Sport

4 w. ago DWP to target pensioners most likely to be eligible for £4,300 boost in new plans

The DWP has confirmed it is working with HMRC to use data more efficiently to identify people who are most-likely to be eligible for Pension Credit, allowing the DWP to "target them directly"

Economics