70 m. ago How much the cost of flights has increased by as inflation rises for first time in months

It comes as headline rates of inflation have risen for the first time in five months

Economics

3 h. ago West Lothian residents urged to think carefully before switching energy suppliers

With gas and electricity costs increasing again earlier this month, many households are weighing up the potential savings of switching suppliers.

Politics

4 h. ago People on PIP may be able to increase monthly payments by up to £633 

If the impact of your condition has changed you may be eligible for more financial help.

Economics

5 h. ago 'Supermarket question' can affect DWP PIP claim without people even realising

A DWP Personal Independence Payment assessor has shared how people are being monitored from the moment they step in the door

Politics

6 h. ago Vitamin D can help protect you against the flu, study suggests

About one in six people in the UK have vitamin D levels below government recommendations - this prevalence increases during the winter months

Politics

38 h. ago Point Plomer shark attack: Fourth attack in 48 hours as local beaches declared 'unsafe'

The increase in shark attacks has mystified lifeguards, who say they have not seen an increase in shark sightings in recent months - however people are being urged to stay out of the water

Events

65 h. ago House prices jump across Britain as sentiment rebounds after Budget

January increase reverses sharp contractions in previous months

Economics

4 d. ago Everything you need to know about PIP as DWP payments set to rise in April 2026

PIP is a disability benefit that is awarded to people who need help with day-to-day tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Politics

5 d. ago People on PIP may be able to claim backdated payments from other benefits

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before April 2026 changes

Rebalancing of Universal Credit is aimed at addressing fundamental imbalances in the system

Politics

5 d. ago People on PIP must report certain changes to DWP or monthly payments could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

Politics

6 d. ago Older people on PIP may be due backdated DWP benefit payments worth £308

The enhanced mobility rate of PIP also provides access to the Motability Scheme.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits before changes in April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

7 d. ago New PIP reforms could impact Blue Badge holders or people on Motability Scheme

A review of the full PIP assessment process for the daily living and mobility components will be completed by this Autumn.

Politics

9 d. ago People on highest PIP to receive nearly £780 every month from April

PIP will be worth between £30.30 and £194.60 every week during the 2026/27 financial year.

Economics

1 week ago From boho chic to dressy: the alpha female celebrities reviving flares

Claudia Winkleman is among high-profile women again popularising the trouser style once favoured by hippiesIn fashion currently, trouser shape firmly sit in two camps – skin-tight, as with the revival of skinny jeans, or ultra oversized and baggy. But, perhaps, there is a third way. Enter – once again – the flare.The trouser shape, first popularised in the 70s and flirted with briefly five years ago, is back again in 2026. Resale app Depop says there has been a 30% increase in the searches for the style this month alone. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago People making a new claim for PIP waiting over a year for DWP award decision

A new report has found disability benefit claimants are ‘at risk of debt and poverty amid poor DWP service’.

Events

1 week ago New DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP worth up to £749 every month

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system over the 2024/25 financial year.

Economics

1 week ago All DWP payments claimants may face uprate delays including PIP

A wide variety of DWP benefits are planned to see increases to payments in just a matter of months

Politics

1 week ago DWP review could affect PIP mobility eligibility for 815,000 people

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment mobility component eligibility

Politics