31 h. ago New Zealand is failing to protect its vast ocean resources. We owe it to the world to act | Helen Clark and Kayla Kingdon

Less than 1% of our country’s seas are highly protected and the damaging practice of bottom-trawling must be restrictedIt’s a remarkable feat that a small, isolated island nation of just five million people has managed to stake a claim to one of the largest ocean territories in the world.New Zealand’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) spans more than 4m square kilometres – an area 15 times the size of our landmass.Rt Hon Helen Clark is a former prime minister of New Zealand, and former administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).Dr Kayla Kingdon-Bebb is chief executive of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) New Zealand. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago How a second passport became the key to freedom for young Brits

In the wake of Brexit, little is more desirable than dual citizenship, with many people born in the UK attempting to claim back their right to freedom of movement based on their ancestry – even if it means a temporary bureaucratic nightmare. Jessica Furseth meets some of them

Politics

4 d. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

4 d. ago New DWP route for older people to claim up to £114.40 from the DWP

The DWP has now told people considering a new application for Attendance Allowance to be aware of a temporary change to the online application process

Economics

4 d. ago People claim mum and daughters are 'triplets' after spotting uncanny resemblance

Three women have shocked people online after appearing in a video together looking more like 'triplets' than mother and daughters - and some were unable to tell who was the mum

Politics

4 d. ago New way for older people to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

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8 d. ago Nearly 9,000 people on PIP currently challenging DWP payment award decision

The process for challenging a PIP award decision can take up to 13 months to complete.

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9 d. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits in Scotland

Social Security Scotland has issued crucial advice to people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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1 week ago People over certain age urged to claim £303 state pension boost

HMRC will add National Insurance credits to your State Pension if you look after a child related to you under the age of 12 - this can be worth a few thousand pounds over a typical 20-year retirement

Economics

1 week ago Jack Draper overcomes raucous French Open crowd to beat home hero Monfils

Draper into third round with 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victoryBritish No 1 wins five games in a row to claim fourth setAs 15,000 people cheered on his pottential demise late into Thursday night, for a sustained period Jack Draper looked completely frazzled. He found himself playing a few too many drop shots, bailing out of points instead of slamming the door shut. His first serve had vacated the premises.These things often happen in Gaël Monfils’ lair, Court Philippe-Chatrier, where his magnetic personality draws his home crowd into a frenzy and his singular style plays tricks with an opponent’s mind. Despite being pushed to his limits and standing on the verge of an uncertain fifth set, Draper gave another demonstration of his mental durability by finding his way through to the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 win. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Residents in West Lothian street say council tenant is still causing 'chaos' despite ASBO

People living in the street claim the local authority has failed to assess how they would be affected

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2 w. ago Older people can claim these benefits on top of State Pension payments

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged 66 or over.

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP warning to people making a new claim for Universal Credit

Some 7.5 million people are currently receiving extra financial support through Universal Credit.

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2 w. ago French anarchists claim responsibility for blackouts which have left 160,000 people in darkness in south of nation overnight

Two French anarchist groups have claimed responsibility for a massive power cut that left more than 160,000 in Nice and the Cannes Film Festival in darkness over the weekend.

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2 w. ago Cindy McCain refutes Israel’s claim that Hamas is stealing aid: ‘These people are desperate’

UN food chief warns thousands of Palestinians at risk of famine

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2 w. ago ‘I called out Ruben Amorim in front of everyone – I told him we weren’t happy at all'

Ruben Amorim's decision to quit Sporting CP for Manchester United mid-season didn't sit well with one of his former players, who confronted him in front of the squad

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2 w. 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

2 w. 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 w. ago Millions of people to receive £70 payout after credit card class action ruling

Some 2.5 million people are expected to come forward and make a claim before the end of the year.

Economics

3 w. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics