13 h. ago Two dogs die after being found in car 'in distress due to hot weather' as man and woman reported

"With the hot weather set to continue, police are urging people to follow the Scottish SPCA guidance on dog care in the summer."

Events

14 h. ago Amazon's 'personal' air conditioner now £34 ahead of 30C heatwave

With the weather set to get even hotter this weekend, people might not cope without some help to keep cool

Society

15 h. ago People set to retire this year could boost annual State Pension payments by up to £694

The New State Pension is worth up to £11,973 over the current financial year.

Economics

17 h. ago TikTokers desperate to go to Oasis' Manchester homecoming gig share tips of how to break into venue

The band are set to play in front of 80,000 people in the first of five sold-out shows in Heaton Park after kicking off their world tour in Cardiff last week.

Politics

42 h. ago HMRC warning as new tax change set to hit almost a million people

It will affect sole traders and landlords

Events

44 h. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

58 h. ago Jobless are better off on benefits in Starmer's Britain: People on sickness benefits are set to be paid £2,500 MORE than those in a minimum wage job

Jobless people on sickness payments are due to overtake those on the national living wage who will earn less after tax, the Centre for Social Justice found.

Economics

62 h. ago People on New State Pension could be due nearly £1,000 every month from next April

The annual uprating will be announced at the Autumn Budget but pensioners can start calculating the Triple Lock uplift now.

Economics

64 h. ago Brits told not to do one thing in garden this weekend as heatwave continues

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the southern half of England, with temperatures once again set to soar - but people could do serious damage to their lawns

Politics

66 h. ago Scots householders advised not to use washing machines from Friday

Temperatures are set to soar in Scotland from Friday with experts advising people to be cautious when doing laundry.

Politics

3 d. ago New law could see Brits receive £29,000 when they reach retirement

The Pensions Schemes Bill, which entered its second reading this week, has reportedly received support from consumer groups and the pensions industry and is set to support 20 million people with savings in their pension

Economics

3 d. ago New HMRC tax rules for people using cryptocurrency set to start next year

People who do not comply with the new rules risk a £300 fine from HMRC.

Politics

3 d. ago Thousands of people set to line King Street for Castle Douglas Soap Box Derby

Homemade racers and their crews will be challenged by the special course, which features plenty of obstacles.

Politics

4 d. ago New pension rule change could boost workers' retirement funds by up to £29,000

A new government bill will see small pension pots consolidated, create larger schemes, and ensure they are good value for money

Economics

4 d. ago Downing Street leaves door open to higher UK taxes on the wealthy

Treasury says it will protect ‘working people’ ahead of what is set to be a painful autumn Budget

Economics

4 d. ago DWP bonus of £300 available for state pensioners with more than £35,000

The Winter Fuel Payment is being reintroduced for pensioners who were born before 1959, with more than nine million people set to be eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) perk

Economics

4 d. ago ‘Profoundly moving’ Live Aid at 40 documentary praised by viewers

Over one billion people watched the concert, set up by musician Bob Geldof in 1985 to raise awareness about the Ethiopian famine

Politics

4 d. ago Millions of pensioners could get £29,000 boost after new retirement rule

Millions could see a pensions boost of £29,000 as the Government's Pension Schemes Bill returns to Parliament for its second reading today

Economics

4 d. ago New DWP workplace pension plans to help people boost retirement pots by £29,000

The new Pensions Schemes Bill will also make it easier for savers to access and manage their pensions.

Economics

4 d. ago UK workers to get £29,000 pension boost under new retirement rules

Small pension pots worth £1,000 or less would be consolidated into larger schemes under the new Pension Schemes Bill, which returns to Parliament for its second reading today

Economics