11 h. ago Starmer faces backbench rebellion over Pip benefit squeeze, Labour MPs indicate

Several MPs indicated they would vote against proposed changes to the personal independence payment benefit.

Politics

13 h. ago When video games journalism eats itself, we all lose out | Keith Stuart

As industry giants trade beloved brands like commodities and AI offers easy content, independent games outlets are rising up. Here’s why they’re sorely neededLast week was a bad one for video games journalism. Two key contributors to the veteran site Giant Bomb, Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti, have announced their departure after a recent podcast was taken down. The 888th episode of the Giant Bombcast reportedly featured a section lampooning new brand guidelines issued to staff and is no longer available online. Later this week, it was announced that major US site Polygon was being sold to Valnet, owner of the ScreenRant and GameRant brands, resulting in a swathe of job losses. This follows ReedPop’s sale, in 2024, of four high-profile UK-based sites – Eurogamer, GamesIndustry.biz, Rock Paper Shotgun and VG247 – to IGN Entertainment, owned by Ziff Davis, which also resulted in redundancies.It’s sad how these long-standing sites, each with vast audiences and sturdy reputations, have bee...

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13 h. ago Santander axing service next week in major blow for customers

This service gives customers weekly updates about their bank account balances and transactions, and alerts about other account activity

Economics

19 h. ago 16 LIV Golf players bid to stop Rory McIlroy as full PGA Championship field revealed

The field for the 2025 PGA Championship has been confirmed, with 16 LIV Golf members set to compete at Quail Hollow next week following invites for the second major of the year

Sport

67 h. ago Uber rolling out payment change across UK this week in major shake

The 18-month pilot trials took place in Birmingham, Stoke, Nottingham and Leicester. Customers told Uber that they liked the option being there, as some preferred paying in cash, while others didn't have a bank card they could link to the app

Politics

3 d. ago Air traffic controller at one of America's biggest airports issues chilling warning to passengers

An air traffic controller warned that this major U.S. travel hub is unsafe for passengers after a week of disruptions.

Events

3 d. ago Barclays customers set to see major change from start of next week

Barclays customers will see a major hit to their savings in just a matter of days

Economics

5 d. ago Joe Swash breaks silence after after Stacey Solomon shares heartbreaking family news

Joe Swash has broken his silence after his wife Stacey Solomon shared the devastating news that their family dog, Teddy, had to undergo major surgery last week

Politics

5 d. ago State Pension age changes could see retirement payment delays for three million 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

6 d. ago Labour seats set to suffer worst economic impact of welfare reforms – study

MPs have been urged to consider the wider impact of changes to eligibility requirements for the personal independence payment.

Economics

6 d. ago Luke Littler withdraws from tournament just hours before Premier League event

Luke Littler has withdrawn from a major PDC tournament this week just hours before he takes to the stage in Birmingham for the Premier League

Politics

7 d. ago PIP claimants taken off scheme told it could be down to 'massive DWP fault'

The Labour Government plans to shave £4.5billion off the benefit budget by 2030 by making it harder for people to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and changes to Universal Credit (UC)

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8 d. ago ITV Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders spoilers for next week from revenge plot and bombshell return

Soap fans are in for a turbulent watch on all three major soaps next week, as Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and EastEnders all have big storylines incoming.

Events

9 d. ago Coronation Street death, Mick and Kit twist and Lauren's blackmailer 'exposed'

Coronation Street spoilers for next week have teased some major twists and turns from secrets being exposed, to trouble for some residents and a devastating death on the TV soap

Events

9 d. ago Your Gmail account gets upgraded this week as four major changes confirmed

Google is rolling out a Gmail upgrade this week and here's what's new.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments due to bank holiday next week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to bank holidays in May.

Economics

1 week ago Chelsea humbled by Barcelona and Bonmatí in bruising WCL semi

Chelsea suffered a chastening defeat as the holders Barcelona cruised through to their fifth consecutive Women’s Champions League final with an 8-2 aggregate victory that demonstrated a sizeable gulf in quality between the two teams.The result emphatically ended Chelsea’s hopes of lifting a quadruple of major trophies this season, at the start of week when they could be crowned Women’s Super League champions, and kept this peerless Barcelona team on course to lift their third straight European title. Continue reading...

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1 week ago UK weather: Met Office heatwave verdict as exact time of temperature peak revealed

Brits are in store for above average temperatures next week, which will bring summerlike heat to major cities across the country - Met Office weather forecasting maps reveal the day and time these temperatures will peak

Society

1 week ago DWP to make two changes to State Pension from May that could give some £921

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced two major changes to the State Pension payment dates in May that will affect millions of Brits – and could even make more money

Economics

1 week ago Uniqlo announces new opening in major UK city with more to follow

The brand has been expanding its collection of UK stores, and has this week added its latest store to one major city

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