24 h. ago Brits can get free NHS prescriptions with these 10 medical conditions

People with certain life-threatening or life-limiting conditions can receive medicines for nothing – see if you're eligible here

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3 d. ago New PIP assessment update for people making a claim for DWP disability benefit

More than 3.7 million people are now receiving PIP of up to £749 every four weeks from the DWP.

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4 d. ago Kym Marsh slams pals who haven't supported her after tragic family loss in pointed post

Kym Marsh has complained about the lack of support she has received from certain people after she opened up about her cousin's death yesterday, paying tribute to Carl online

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7 d. ago UK set to get first hospice dedicated to LGBTQ+ people with specialist HIV focus

A Hospice UK report released in 2023 found that end of life care received by trans and gender diverse people was usually not inclusive

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8 d. ago Thousands more Britons will be dragged into paying tax on their hard

In a blow for many, higher interest rates will mean around 3.4million people are expected to receive a bill for interest made on their savings in the current tax year, up from 3.1million five years ago.

Economics

8 d. ago Scotland exam results: Ministers under pressure for failing to close poverty

Attainment has risen in the last year but the gap between pupils from the wealthiest and most deprived backgrounds remains almost static

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8 d. ago Scotland exam results RECAP: Latest updates as young people receive SQA results

Thousands of young people will receive their exam results today.

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9 d. ago Scotland exam results LIVE: Latest updates as young people receive SQA results

Thousands of young people will receive their exam results today.

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9 d. ago Update issued on major change for people receiving minimum wage

The Government says it is 'delivering on its promise to make sure every worker receives a fair wage.'

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9 d. ago Exam results Scotland 2025: What time are exam results released? Can I appeal my result?

Take a look at what you need to know about this year’s SQA exam results.

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1 week ago Scotland weather RECAP : Updates as Storm Floris causes travel disruption with 90mph winds hitting the country

Follow along as Storm Floris hits Scotland.

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3 w. ago DWP confirms further winter fuel payment adjustments for pensioners

The DWP has confirmed that 9 million people will receive a one-off payment of either £200 or £300 to help with heating bills this winter

Economics

3 w. ago Man dies after drowning on Gran Canaria beach as a second person is rushed to hospital

The Government of the Canary Islands received several calls requesting medical assistance for several people who had been rescued from the sea

Events

4 w. ago Israeli attack on church in Gaza injures priest Pope Francis called daily

Italian PM condemns strike on territory’s only Catholic church that injured clergy and childrenIsraeli strikes have hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, injuring several people including the parish priest – who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis – and drawing condemnation from the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.“The Holy Family church in Gaza has been struck by a raid this morning,” the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said in a statement. “There are several injuries in the place, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli. Currently there are no fatalities confirmed. The church sustained damage.” Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Texas death toll reaches 134 as new flash flood watch issued

Authorities admit ‘we don’t know how many we lost’ as local officials receive death threatsAt least 134 people have now been confirmed to have died during the Texas Hill Country flooding on 4 July, according to an ABC News report.Crews are continuing to search for the 101 people still missing. Continue reading...

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last month DWP August payment dates confirmed as thousands to get benefits or state pension early

People receiving benefits and state pension might need to brace for a major payment change next month

Economics

last month People with poor eyesight could be due up to £749 each month through PIP or ADP

More than 59,000 people are receiving PIP or ADP for over 45 different eye conditions.

Economics

last month People on State Pension, PIP and other benefits due extra DWP payment later this year

People will receive the one-off payment from the DWP if they are eligible during the qualifying week in December.

Economics