20 h. ago Trump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’

President says EU imports to US will be subject to levy from 1 June as markets slump in reaction to ‘major escalation’Business live – latest updatesDonald Trump has said he will impose a 50% tariff on all EU imports to the US from 1 June after saying trade talks between the two trading blocs were “going nowhere”.In a surprise announcement, the US president posted on his Truth Social platform that his long-running battle to secure concessions from the EU had run aground. Continue reading...

Politics

27 h. ago Nurses share the 'worst' baby name they've heard that keeps people up at night

A woman has shared her disgust after hearing the 'worst' baby name ever given to a child at a Germany hospital - and it has made her second guess everything

Politics

33 h. ago ‘I’m one of the great Googlers on the East Coast’: New head of Social Security had to look up his job when offered

‘I’m, like, what the heck's the commissioner of Social Security?’ said the new commissioner of Social Security. He had to turn to Goggle to find out, said Frank Bisignano

Events

3 d. ago Sadiq Khan says he will spend £17million giving 500 homes to London's rough sleepers

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has secured £17million from the Government to refurbish 500 empty social homes and set up a new 24/7 'Ending Homelessness Hub' in the capital.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes due to bank holiday next week

Full list of benefits including State Pension, PIP, Child Benefit and more, affected by bank holiday on May 26.

Economics

7 d. ago ‘I started seeing robots’: what happens when you run nearly nonstop for three days

When Craig Jeffrey heard about a 200-mile foot race through Western Australia he thought it sounded ‘brilliant’. But after a while, things got oddDuring a 100 mile (160km) race around Mount Kosciuszko last year, I was caught in a lightning storm. I got talking to a fellow runner who was sheltering with me. She told me that there was an even longer race, out in Western Australia. “You must do it!” she said. “The food is incredible, and people share disgusting pictures of their toes afterwards.”It sounded brilliant. The race is called Delirious West, a 200 mile run completed in a single push. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Kristi Noem’s DHS considering U.S. citizenship reality show, amid criticism of ‘made

Homeland Security spokesperson denies reports secretary is ‘backing’ project as social media users compare it to ‘Hunger Games’

Culture

8 d. ago Social Security retirement age is changing this year. Here’s what you need to know

The increase for full retirement benefits represents the final scheduled increase in retirement age

Events

8 d. ago Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans

As the Trump administration resumes collections on defaulted student loans, hundreds of thousands of older Americans with decades-old debts are now at risk of having their Social Security checks garnished

Politics

1 week ago People on State Pension or benefits due early payments next week due to bank holiday

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to the upcoming Spring bank holiday.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP benefit changes 'will hit 700,000 families already in poverty'

Internal DWP forecasts show that large numbers of people will lose out because of the government's planned £5 billion cuts and reforms to social security

Events

2 w. ago You're using dry shampoo wrong – common mistake 'defeats its purpose'

A hairstylist has taken to social media to share the common mistake that many people make when using dry shampoo, and it seems we have been using the product wrong this whole time

Politics

2 w. ago 15 House Republicans – a group large enough to turn the tide in any vote – warn Trump about Social Security cuts

GOP collective issues open letter to new commissioner calling for end to cutbacks that might ‘further deteriorate customer service’ and impact constituents

Events

2 w. ago 'British workers come last': Fury as employers who hire Indian workers are given a major tax break under Labour's free trade deal

Delhi revealed that the terms mean Indian nationals on temporary visas and their firms will not have to pay 'social security contributions' for three years.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump administration files emergency appeal to Supreme Court to grant DOGE access to Social Security data

A court recently described DOGE’s data grab as a ‘fishing expedition’

Events

3 w. ago Over 32,000 South Lanarkshire kids and families get slice of £2.4m for heating bills

Social Security Scotland helped them to enjoy warmer homes.

Economics

3 w. ago Amanda Abbington details 'death threats' one year after Strictly Come Dancing incident

The actress shared the response she received after opening up about her experience on the BBC show

Events

3 w. ago MTG gets into Congressional shouting match over school lunches and feeding the poor

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene accused her Democratic colleagues of spreading ‘garbage’ and ‘lies’

Politics

3 w. ago King Charles' cancer update as monarch opens up on 'frightening' battle

In a personal message, King Charles has told of his own battle with cancer, detailing the 'daunting and at times frightening experience' of receiving his diagnosis

Politics

3 w. ago Nearly 40,000 North Lanarkshire children and families received £2.8m towards heating bills last winter

Social Security Scotland's Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people or older people.

Society