18 h. ago Shopper's 'genius technique' will save you money by changing supermarket aisle

A clever shopper has outlined her 'genius supermarket hack' which can save you money, and all it involves is simply changing which aisle you shop for one item in

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms changes to specific compensation payments set to start next week

The change will start on July 22 for people new and existing claimants of means-tested benefits.

Economics

3 d. ago Pensioners on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 every month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP Universal Credit changes could see millions get an extra £725 a year

There are big changes on the way which should benefit around 4 million households across the UK< seeing them receive an extra £725 a year

Economics

3 d. ago How do I feel about air conditioning? I’m very hot – but it’s destroying the planet | Emma Beddington

Yes, temperatures are rising. But more and more AC means more and more CO2 – and then more and more global heating. Let’s have some long-term thinking insteadIt’s way too hot. I’m cowering inside, curtains drawn, pale limbs clammily exposed, the sound of my overheated laptop fan drowning out the sound of an ancient, feeble desk fan. If it gets any hotter, I’ll stagger to my air-conditioned car and drive to the air-conditioned supermarket to stand in its chilly aisles, shamelessly fanning myself over the ravaged ice-cream cabinet in the freezer aisle. I’ve even become nostalgic for the summer when I shared an office with a man who insisted on having the AC set to 17C, meaning I had to wear a cardigan to work in August.Ah, air conditioning, the dream. Or the nightmare? Welcome to appliance culture wars, 2025 edition. You may recall, in 2023, the US debated whether induction hobs were a communist plot; then last year Republicans tried, in all apparent seriousness, to pass the Liberty i...

Politics

4 d. ago DWP make Universal Credit change which could stop people getting their money

More than seven million people claim Universal Credit across England, Wales, and Scotland but the DWP has recently made a change to their rules for new claimants

Politics

5 d. ago Universal Credit changes could 'penalise' people with four disabilities even after concessions

The Welfare Bill steadily making its way through Parliament could exclude some of the severe disabilities and young people the government wants to support, experts have warned

Politics

5 d. ago Morrisons makes major change across 344 store cafés that will help some shoppers save money

The change has been launched in Morrisons cafés this week

Economics

7 d. ago DWP confirms four major changes to Universal Credit starting from next April

Nearly 4 million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 under new reforms.

Politics

7 d. 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

9 d. ago Car expert shares '30,000 mile' technique to save money on petrol

A car expert has shared three things drivers need to check to save money on petrol. The tip has gone viral on TikTok, and can save you cash at the pump

Science

9 d. ago DWP urges people nearing retirement to check State Pension age before next year

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

1 week ago DWP PIP changes you must report so payments are not suspended

People claiming Personal Independence Payments must report certain changes to the Department for Work and Pensions or risk losing out on their benefit payments

Economics

1 week ago Check your change for old penny coin with 'strange' error worth £600

A coin expert has urged Brits to check their change for a penny worth hundreds of pounds

Economics

1 week ago Massive change for anyone living in council houses announced by government

The changes could make it much harder for people to buy their home - with new houses protected for 35 years

Politics

1 week ago Meet the billionaire American beauty lighting up Wimbledon: Emma Navarro hates talk of her family's money... and she's looking for love!

US star Emma Navarro, who was raised in New York, boasts a personal fortune so vast that the tournament's prize money would be like short change to her.

Society

2 w. ago New State Pension age set to change next year for people with these birthdays

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

2 w. ago What would I do if I won the lottery? I’d blast the world’s worst people into space | Arwa Mahdawi

It shouldn’t be hard to lure them into my spaceship. I’d just have to tell them it was hosting a multimillion-dollar wedding partyThoughts and prayers to the thousands of Norwegians who have just had one of the best weekends of their lives, followed by one hell of a comedown. Thanks to a currency conversion snafu by the state lottery operator, numerous people were incorrectly informed on Friday that they had won life-changing amounts of money in the Eurojackpot. On Monday, a text message was sent to players informing them of the mix-up.It seems Norwegians are a prudent bunch; I haven’t found any examples of people spending Jeff Bezos-levels of money as soon as they were told they had won big. Me? I would have gone into evil billionaire mode immediately. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago New DWP changes to PIP will only be brought in after review of assessments next year

Reforms to PIP have been put on hold until a full review of the assessment process has been completed.

Politics

2 w. ago Atlantic City casino visitor bets $7 on Wheel of Fortune machine

One lucky gambler won a potentially life-changing sum of money at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Politics