2 w. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment won't go to these five groups

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment aims to help cover some of the cost of heating homes, giving people born before September 22, 1959, up to £300 to help keep homes warm

Economics

2 w. ago Growth of Women’s Rugby World Cup proves some things are getting better

Teams once had to sell raffle tickets and vodka to fund their campaigns, now women are front and centre of the sport’s global development strategyThe first Women’s Rugby World Cup ran on grit, goodwill, vodka and raffle tickets. Back in 1991, the men who were in charge of the sport did not just refuse to sanction the new women’s competition, they made legal threats against the four organisers, who had to design their own team and tournament logos to avoid a copyright lawsuit.The women approached more than 600 businesses for support, but could not persuade one to sign on so the 12 teams had to cover the cost of their own transport, food and accommodation. The Russian team did it by trading the booze they had brought over with them. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Falkirk finance chief warns economic outlook for all Scottish councils 'bleak'

Councillors were told years if rising costs meant local authorities across the country were facing serious financial challenges and struggling to cover the cost of services.

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3 w. ago Pensioners who rent need extra £398,000 saved to cover the cost

Savers who don't own their home own could be hurtling towards a pensions crisis as the bill for renting in retirement reaches £398,000, This is Money can reveal.

Economics

4 w. ago UK inheritance tax clampdown will not spark mass sale of family farms, study shows

Eight in 10 affected estates can cover cost of higher death duties with non-farm assets, research claims

Economics

4 w. ago UK inheritance tax reform largely protects family farms, study shows

Eight in 10 affected estates can cover cost of higher death duties with non-farm assets, research claims

Politics

4 w. ago Personal health budget explained as Labour plans to ‘double’ users in the next few years

The NHS funding allows people to take control and cover the cost of their care and support needs

Politics

4 w. ago UK airport could 'shutdown' next month with all flights grounded

A UK airport is facing shutdown over potential strike action as key staff members are discontent with recent pay offers which they claim don't cover the increasing cost of living

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