19 h. ago Universal credit claimants hit record high of eight million people

The benefit is available for people in work who are on low incomes, as well as those who are out of work or cannot work.

Events

23 h. ago ‘Do not buy these flats’: residents warn about unbearable heat inside London new

Experts say many new homes being built in the UK not designed to withstand extreme summer temperaturesLow-income and minority ethnic people in England most at risk from dangerously hot homesWhy UK housing is dangerously unprepared for impact of climate crisisFrom shutters to reflective paint: how to prevent UK homes overheatingThe sweltering conditions inside Leaside Lock, a new-build development in east London, are hardly a secret. Last June, a warning written in big, capital letters was stuck to the window of one flat. “DO NOT BUY THESE FLATS. TOO HOT,” it read.It was hard to miss for those walking past the looming high-rises and, after being snapped and posted on social media, the placard has garnered more than 500,000 views. More than a year on, during a summer when the UK recorded its second warmest June and fifth hottest July since 1884, residents say heat is still an issue. Continue reading...

Events

61 h. ago People on low income with mortgage could be eligible for £610 each month

The little-known scheme can help eligible homeowners struggling with their mortgage repayments

Economics

5 d. ago Scottish Secretary Ian Murray gives wealth tax verdict as deputy prime minister Angela Rayner pushes for move

The Scottish Secretary said a tax on the highest income earners would lead to ‘flight’ of wealthier people abroad.

Politics

6 d. ago McDonald’s says poorer customers are eating less of its food

Fast-food chain points to weakening incomes and says many people are skipping breakfast or dining at home

Economics

3 w. ago Retirees need to work this many years to get full New State Pension

The State Pension provides a regular financial income for 13 million older people across the UK

Economics

3 w. ago Ice given access to Medicaid data in move critics call a privacy betrayal

Officials let Ice access health data to locate migrants, alarming experts who warn of civil rights and health risksMedicaid officials have reportedly made an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) to allow agents to examine a database of Americans’ personal information – including home addresses, social security numbers and ethnicities.The data sharing agreement will allow Ice to find “the location of aliens”, according to an agreement obtained by the Associated Press. Medicaid is the nation’s single largest health insurer, providing coverage for 79 million low-income, disabled and elderly people. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Retirement expert issues warning to people paying basic rate of income tax

Workplace pensions will form the backbone of income for workers in retirement.

Events

4 w. ago People need an annual income of £44,000 in retirement for comfortable lifestyle

Workplace pensions could give people a better chance of the kind of lifestyle they want in retirement.

Economics

4 w. ago Data shows immigration status of universal credit claimants for first time

Universal credit is a payment to help with living costs and is available for people on low incomes or those who are out of work or cannot work.

Politics

4 w. ago Taxes won’t rise for people on ‘modest incomes’, minister vows

The transport minister said Rachel Reeves will not hit those on ‘around average incomes’

Politics