2 h. ago People lose their minds after realising Imperial Leather sticker has hidden use

Those with a liking for Imperial Leather soap will have undoubtedly noticed that the red and gold sticker absolutely refuses to budge. But few may realise that it actually serves an important practical purpose

Politics

8 h. ago Starmer told UK must repeal hate speech laws to protect LGBT+ people or lose Trump trade deal

‘Good chance’ of agreement, says JD Vance – but sources say his concerns over Britain’s hate speech laws ‘are still a red line’

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22 h. ago ‘It’s sheer terrorism’: Sumy buries dead after Russia’s Palm Sunday attack

Ukrainians grieve and clear away wreckage in north-eastern city after morning attack that killed at least 35Europe live – latest updatesOn a warm spring day relatives gathered to say goodbye to Viktor Boiko and his wife, Olha. Their open coffins were laid out next to one other. Viktor wore his best suit. Olha was in a flowery blouse, with carnations heaped around her slippered feet. A priest sang prayers. Gravediggers lowered the couple into the ground, and shovelled earth on top. It landed with a percussive thud.“Give me a weapon. Any weapon. I want to kill those butchers in Moscow,” said Viktor’s brother-in-law Anatolii Prykhodko, as his wife stood sobbing next to him. “They have murdered so many people. Adults, kids, peaceful citizens. If you lose a house or a car in a war, you can get it back. If you lose a person, a loved one, they are gone for ever.” Continue reading...

Events

49 h. ago People trying to lose weight should 'avoid' three fruits that slow slimming results

The late Dr Michael Mosley advised against eating these fruits if you're trying to shed some weight.

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56 h. ago DWP PIP points system explained as three health conditions to keep £4,200 support

Experts estimate that approximately a million people in England and Wales will lose their disability benefits as part of this restructuring

Economics

6 d. ago Cabinet Office to cut a third of jobs as Labour seeks to shrink Civil Service

Around 1,200 people will lose their jobs under plans announced to civil servants today, with another 900 being transferred to other departments

Society

1 week ago RFK Jr says 20% of Doge’s health agency job cuts were mistakes

Health secretary says roles will need to be reinstated amid Trump administration’s push to slash federal workforceUS politics live – latest updatesAround a fifth of the 10,000 jobs cut from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) were done in error and will need to be corrected, the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has admitted.Mass layoffs from the health department began this week amid a push by Donald Trump’s administration to shrink the size of the federal government workforce. Union representatives were told around 10,000 people were to lose their jobs ahead of further reductions that could see the department’s 82,000-strong workforce slashed by nearly a quarter. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago DWP estimates 370,000 people could lose PIP claim under major changes

The DWP has published its latest PIP impact assessment, which includes the UK Government's controversial eligibility rule changes to the daily living component of the benefit

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1 week ago DWP estimates 370,000 people on PIP could lose entitlement and payments under new reforms

The DWP's impact assessment estimates 400,000 people will no longer be eligible for PIP by the 2029/30 financial year.

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1 week ago Martin Lewis warns people to 'use it or lose it' ahead of important ISA deadline

With the end of tax year approaching, Martin Lewis has warned of the 'urgency' of using your ISA allowance to make the most of your savings

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2 w. ago DWP PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other payments

The DWP has confirmed that 150,000 people will no longer receive Carer's Allowance or the carer element of Universal Credit once stricter rules for PIP are introduced

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2 w. ago Blind people set to lose thousands in benefits still cannot read details of Labour’s welfare reform plans

Lib Dem MP Steve Darling, who is registered blind, said the delay was ‘nothing short of a disgrace’

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2 w. ago DWP could give PIP claimants extra benefit worth thousands but you must act now

The DWP is currently consulting on how to protect and support individuals who are set to lose their benefits - but many people are not maximising their benefits already

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2 w. ago DWP confirms support for people who lose PIP under new plans

DWP has also said there will be 'no immediate changes to PIP'

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2 w. ago Warning to 500,000 people who face hot water and electricity switch off

Half a million people in the UK have been cautioned that they may lose their electricity and hot water if they continue using outdated energy meters

Events

2 w. ago Labour's betrayal of unpaid carers: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing 'mother of all rebellions' as one in ten people looking after loved ones lose lifeline benefits

An estimated 150,000 unpaid carers looking after loved ones will have their weekly allowances taken away under the Chancellor's controversial welfare cuts.

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2 w. ago PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other DWP payments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement today where she confirmed major cuts to the welfare bill which will impact up to 3.2 million families by 2030

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2 w. ago DWP Universal Credit cut will see nearly 3 million people lose up to £3,000 per year

Rachel Reeves announced major changes to Universal Credit in Wednesday's Spring Statement

Economics

3 w. ago The reasons people in calorie deficit struggle to lose weight

Personal trainer and owner of Geezers Boxing, Leon Bolmeer, says that people in a 'calorie deficit' through diet and exercise fail to lose weight

Politics

3 w. ago 50,000 people could lose jobs as Rachel Reeves unveils new plan

Unions have warned people will see a reduction in service

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