26 h. ago DWP Universal Credit eligibility rules in full as one million more people now claim

The latest figure of eight million for July 2025 is the highest level it has been since the benefit was introduced in 2013, according to official figures published last week.

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41 h. ago Retail sales boost of 2.5% ‘barely touching the sides’ of costs, sector warns

The uptick in the UK’s total retail sales was against growth of 0.5% last July and the 12-month average growth of 1.9%, figures show.

Events

7 d. ago Britons' cars have never been OLDER: Average age of motors on the road reaches record high

A review of official vehicle registrations figures by the RAC Foundation found that the average car on the country's roads at the end of 2024 was nine years and 10 months.

Transport

8 d. ago Tesla sales in Britain dive 60% amid Musk backlash and waning EV growth

Figures published by industry body Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders on Tuesday showed UK Tesla registrations fell 60% to just 987 cars in July.

Politics

8 d. ago Registrations of new cars down by 5% in July as drivers delay EV purchases

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 140,154 new cars were registered last month.

Transport

8 d. ago Registrations of new cars down by 5% in July, figures suggest

The first electric car models eligible for new Government grants were announced on Tuesday.

Politics

3 w. ago Millionaire farmer 'died a day after secret wedding' as wife inherits £4.7 million fortune

Joe Grogan, 75, died just one day after marrying his carer Lisa Flaherty, 50, in a 'secret wedding' at a registry office - his family had called for a detailed forensic investigation into his death

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