1 hour ago Trump says he’d consider reopening ‘insane asylums’ to help clean up some of the nation’s biggest cities

The President claimed that America’s streets would be safer if more people are forced into long-term psychiatric care — although he admitted it would be ‘massively expensive’

Politics

5 h. ago Labour MP claims people flying St George's flags outside migrant hotel are 'extremists' trying to 'mark territory'

Clive Lewis, who represents Norwich South, condemned Norfolk county council for keeping the flags up after they were erected on lamp posts near Brook Hotel, in Bowthorpe, last week.

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12 h. ago HMRC says people on less than £100k a year may claim 'up to £2,000'

Certain families could even get as much as £4,000 a year in financial support

Economics

18 h. ago London is picking up the bill for the 6.5 million people on out

The number of people claiming state cash is spiralling. This issue is sending us into financial freefall

Economics

56 h. ago Social Security whistleblower who claimed DOGE uploaded 300 million people’s data to the cloud quits post

DOGE whistleblower Charles Borges wrote that new leadership in the technology and executive offices ‘created a culture of panic and dread’

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66 h. ago People lacking one experience 'age faster' than everyone else, research claims

Visible signs of biological ageing may include wrinkles, grey hair or reduced mobility

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68 h. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

3 d. ago Startling change in people's vocabulary reveals 'real danger' that should 'worry us', scientists claim

Scientists have made a shocking discovery in the progression of the human language, warning that the change should 'worry us.'

Politics

3 d. ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

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3 d. ago People on Universal Credit eligible for UK Government bonus of up to £1,200

Three million people claiming certain benefits can now take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.

Politics

3 d. ago JAN MOIR: The pious saints of the Left are appalled by Farage's plans. But what's THEIR answer to the migrant crisis?

Keir Starmer promised to bring order to the border - but the situation has only worsened under his leadership. A record 111,084 people claimed asylum in the UK in the year to June 2025.

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4 d. ago Liz Truss warns there is ‘a reckoning coming’ for central banks, and backs Trump in Fed battle; US growth revised higher amid AI boom – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as former PM criticises Bank of England and claims UK faces ‘economic doom loop’People in the UK: how have you been affected by the rise in food prices?The FCA’s investigation into Drax comes five months after the company’s former top lobbyist accused it of “misleading the public, government and its regulator” over its sourcing of wood for biomass pellets.In a claim for unfair dismissal, Rowaa Ahmar, Drax’s former head of public affairs, said evidence suggested Drax was “unable to prove that it only sourced sustainable wood for its biomass, and that it was in fact using unsustainable wood”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Liz Truss warns there is ‘a reckoning coming’ for central banks, and backs Trump in battle with Fed – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as former PM criticises Bank of England and claims UK faces ‘economic doom loop’People in the UK: how have you been affected by the rise in food prices?The FCA’s investigation into Drax comes five months after the company’s former top lobbyist accused it of “misleading the public, government and its regulator” over its sourcing of wood for biomass pellets.In a claim for unfair dismissal, Rowaa Ahmar, Drax’s former head of public affairs, said evidence suggested Drax was “unable to prove that it only sourced sustainable wood for its biomass, and that it was in fact using unsustainable wood”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost monthly income to over £1,600

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics

5 d. ago B&M shoppers spot two new Maltesers flavours but one leaves fans confused

Shoppers have shared their thoughts after Maltesers released two new flavours of the well-loved chocolate - but some people have spotted an issue they claim to have noticed

Politics

6 d. ago MIKEY SMITH: 10 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he claims people 'want a dictator'

He tried to fire a Fed board member but she said no and the Governor of Illinois is not impressed with his plan to invade Chicago - but on the other hand, he's put another big picture of himself on a government building

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6 d. ago Burning Man's 'smelly' Orgy Dome saw model booted out for 'not doing enough'

Burning Man is well known for its Orgy Dome, where up to 5,000 people a year gather to bonk with two or more people inside the giant tent, but one model claims she was once asked to leave

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6 d. ago Barclays handing out free £175 but people have just days left to claim

The offer will end this Thursday

Economics

6 d. ago Pensioners in Scotland may need to claim devolved heating payments of up to £305

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most people, but some need to claim.

Economics

6 d. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

Crucial advice for people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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