5 h. ago Meet Lucy Powell, the minister ousted by Starmer who is now his deputy

Lucy Powell’s victory is likely to be seen as a call from the Labour membership for a change of direction amid growing unhappiness with Sir Keir Starmer’s government

Politics

28 h. ago Full list of pensioners who will automatically get £300 payment this winter

Here's what you need to know about the payment

Economics

40 h. ago Why Democrats are calling latest Republican shutdown measure the ‘let the President decide who he feels like paying act’

One Republican senator suggests Republicans change the filibuster to reopen the government

Politics

51 h. ago UK Government responds after Wetherspoon makes major change to cash policy

The pub chain has decided to stop accepting Scottish 20 and 50 notes due to concerns over counterfeit currency

Politics

69 h. ago Liverpool given strange Hugo Ekitike explanation in Alexander Isak starting battle

Hugo Ekitike has found himself demoted to Arne Slot's subs bench as of late, with the Dutchman seeing little return on £125m deadline day signing Alexander Isak leading Liverpool's line

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3 d. ago Government issues update on major pension changes for anyone approaching retirement

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says proposed changes to pensions pots could boost retirement incomes by 60 per cent

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3 d. ago Grooming gang survivors say ministers trying to water down inquiry despite reassurances

Woman who quit panel says she was asked about ‘broader approach’, despite Shabana Mahmood’s insistence focus will not changeGrooming gang victims have accused the UK government of attempting to manipulate them into broadening a national inquiry to include other forms of sexual abuse, despite Shabana Mahmood’s insistence that the focus will not change.They suspect that the government is trying to deflect focus away from Labour-led councils, wishes to impose a government-friendly chair and wants to avoid raising questions over the ethnicity of the perpetrators, many of whom were men of Pakistani descent. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago DWP confirms five groups who won't qualify for Winter Fuel Payment this year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the five groups of over-66s who will not be eligible for the winter fuel payment this year, which is worth up to £300

Economics

4 d. ago 5 key DWP rules that can block you from £300 Winter Fuel Payment

Nine million pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), but there are five groups who will not receive help to heat their homes

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms five groups of people will not receive winter fuel payment this year

The winter fuel payment provides individuals with between £200 - £300 depending on their circumstances

Economics

4 d. ago Tories condemn 'moral rot' of Labour's plan to give rapists and paedophiles shorter jail sentences, as they launch bid to reverse Shabana Mahmood's soft justice masterplan

Shadow ministers will force a vote on changes to the Government's Sentencing Bill to prevent thousands of rapists and paedophiles being freed early.

Events

5 d. ago Key UK digital ID change update as Government issues new statement on referendum

The scheme has sparked a big backlash and today officials gave a response

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7 d. ago HMRC Winter Fuel Payment warning for people with income over £35,000

Some people could find themselves owing HMRC money due to the Winter Fuel Payment

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7 d. ago People with income over £35,000 could owe HMRC up to £300 from winter support

The Winter Fuel Payment is worth between £100 and £300 and is designed to help people with their energy bills during the colder months of the year - but some people may need to pay it back

Economics

7 d. ago 'His late surge will kill his rivals' – Jason Heavey's QIPCO Champions Day tips

The Daily Star Chief Tipster has fired in 12-1, 15-2 and 5-2 winning naps this week – and he fancies 50-1 and 20-1 outsiders on QIPCO Champions Day at Ascot

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8 d. ago DWP State Pension age changes for people born on these dates in 2026

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 - and comes as this week it emerged it the amount people get will even higher than thought

Politics

8 d. ago People born in or before one year among vulnerable groups urged to get NHS vaccine

You can check your eligibility for the winter flu vaccination by using the NHS App as the health service warns the influenza infection can be serious for those at high risk

Politics

8 d. ago DWP State Pension age changing in 2026 for people who were born on these dates

The State Pension changes will be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

8 d. ago DWP confirms 5 groups NOT eligible for winter fuel payment this year

Nine million pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment this year, but there are five groups who will not receive help to heat their homes

Economics

8 d. ago Stormont could be retained in united Ireland, says Heather Humphreys

Rival presidential candidate Catherine Connolly accused the Irish government of not doing enough to plan for constitutional change on the island.

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