5 h. ago How to claim up to £300 as DWP automatic Winter Fuel Payment distribution ends

Pensioners who haven't received their Winter Fuel Payment by January 28, 2026 should contact the DWP or may need to claim before the March 31 deadline

Economics

10 h. ago DWP automatic Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 set to end next week

Some pensioners may need to claim the annual heating payment before the end of March.

Economics

53 h. ago Has your street got less 'British'? Interactive map reveals how demographics of ALL 7,000

Powered by data from the 2001, 2011, and 2021 Censuses, our interactive graphics show how the British population has been transformed over the last two decades.

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3 d. ago Brit reveals why buying a 50ft narrowboat for £15,000 was the best decision she ever made

Eleanor Sutcliffe was dealing with the end of a relationship, and had moved out of the home she'd shared with her ex, when she came across the boat on sale.

Economics

3 d. ago People on PIP may be able to claim backdated payments from other benefits

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

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4 d. ago Brits who pass driving test before 21 earn £10,000 a year more than non

ADULTS who pass their driving test before turning 21 earn £10,000 more a year on average than non-drivers, research has found. A study of 2,000 UK adults over 18, including part-time and full-time workers, found non-drivers earn just under £21,000 a year on average, compared with almost £32,000 for those who passed their test before...

Economics

4 d. ago TV icon Phil Spencer's urgent warning as 'broken system' leaves Brits £10,000 out of pocket

The Location, Location, Location star warns caravan owners are being ripped off with hidden charges and resale traps and his new site aims to give buyers and sellers a fair deal

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5 d. ago Free TV licence and other freebies for some older people in 2026

Around 910,000 eligible families are missing out on a benefit that could provide weekly payments and perks

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5 d. ago More than 320,000 Brits hit with tax bills over £1,000 on their state pension

MORE than 320,000 pensioners are paying at least £1,000 or above in tax on their state pension. The number of pensioners who have been hit with four figure tax bills soared from 249,000 to 320,000 in the last year alone, an increase of 71,000, according to official figures. The new state pension is currently worth...

Economics

6 d. ago BTP arrest man in connection to over £250,000 graffiti damage to railway – London

BTP arrest man in connection to over £250,000 graffiti damage to railway – London  British Transport Police

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6 d. ago Brits spend more than £6,500 a year on salmon sperm facials and extreme beauty trends

Survey of 2,000 Britons found youngsters are shelling out thousands on wellness and beauty products despite 94% saying we need to go back to basics

Economics

6 d. ago More than 10,000 foreign nationals who came to Britain as care workers have lodged asylum claims

Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, showed a rapid escalation in asylum claims by foreign care workers.

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7 d. ago Nearly six in ten people have poor numeracy skills, study finds as experts say women are passing on 'maths anxiety' to their children

The report, involving assessments of 10,000 Britons, found 58 per cent have 'low' or 'very low' maths competency.

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7 d. ago 6 in 10 have poor numeracy amid fears women are passing 'maths anxiety' onto their daughters

The report, involving assessments of 10,000 Britons, found 58 per cent have 'low' or 'very low' maths competency.

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7 d. ago Cost of living crisis drives Brits to make thrifty New Year's resolutions

New poll reveals millions of Brits plan to save over £2,000 in 2026 through money-saving resolutions

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7 d. ago People put off giving CPR by unrealistic TV depictions, researchers say

Most dramas show characters searching for pulse and giving breaths but experts say chest compressions on their own can save lives Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a dramatic intervention, but researchers say TV portrayals are often misleading – potentially influencing whether viewers feel able to carry it out themselves.According to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) there are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests every year in the UK. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Beach hut owners claim they are being treated like 'wealthy NIMBYs' after being ordered to pay full council tax on 'second home'

The huts, worth around half a million pounds each, along Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head have fallen into the sights of the local council as it scrambles to fund local services.

Economics

1 week ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment deadline this month to claim missing £300

The Winter Fuel Payment is worth up to £300 and is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people over state pension age

Economics

1 week ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

1 week ago DoorDash CEO forced to respond to viral hoax claim that drivers’ pay is set by ‘desperation score’

Tony Xu reposted a screenshot of the post on X, writing: ‘This is not DoorDash, and I would fire anyone who promoted or tolerated the kind of culture described in this Reddit post’

Economics