25 h. ago New PIP claims worth up to £187 every week could help people with these health issues

PIP and Adult Disability Payment are providing financial support for 3.7 million people across Great Britain.

Economics

31 h. ago Universal Credit pay rises for millions of households confirmed in new DWP plan

Almost four million households will receive an income boost to their Universal Credit standard allowance every year for the next four years

Economics

66 h. ago Ukraine left in lurch as Trump exits G7 meeting early without meeting Zelenskyy

US president said he had to leave to focus on Israel-Iran conflict, without addressing Russia-Ukraine ceasefireUkrainian diplomats have been left frustrated – and in some cases embittered – at Donald Trump’s refusal to make Ukraine a priority after Volodymyr Zelenskyy flew 5,000 miles to the G7 conference in Canada only for the US president to return home the night before the two leaders were due to meet. Trump said he needed to focus on the Israel-Iran conflict.Some Ukrainian officials said they were not sure now if it will be worth Zelenskyy attending the Nato summit in The Hague next week since there was no guarantee that Trump would attend. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago UK's biggest £208million EuroMillions jackpot will be won this week, operator says

The EuroMillions prize rolled over again after no one won the National Lottery last time, and it means the winner this week will worth more than Dua Lipa and Harry Kane

Economics

4 d. ago Thousands of UK households to get free payment worth over £290 this week

The money is being paid between June 18 and 19, 2025, to those in Scotland who were in receipt of Carer's Allowance or Carer Support Payment on a particular date

Economics

4 d. ago Thousands of households to get free payment worth over £290 this week

The money is being paid between June 18 and 19, 2025, to those in Scotland who were in receipt of Carer's Allowance or Carer Support Payment on a particular date

Economics

5 d. ago I'm a TV writer and you can't miss these 5 films and shows coming out this week

From fascinating documentaries to indulgent reality shows, here's everything worth tuning into this week.

Culture

5 d. ago Bella Hadid shows off her cowgirl skills with boyfriend as she ditches world of fashion for new Texas life

Bella Hadid has has officially entered cowgirl era and put her horsemanship to the test this weekend in Fort Worth, Texas .

Events

6 d. ago Father's Day treats contain 'reckless' sugar levels, shoppers warned

An analysis found some paternal-themed bars and treats include almost a week's worth of sugar in a single item.

Events

6 d. ago Spurs hold talks over signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and interested in Wissa

Thomas Frank could move for former club’s main strikersSpurs file legal claim against Ineos over sponsorship dealTottenham have held initial talks about signing Bryan Mbeumo from Thomas Frank’s former club Brentford and are also interested in bringing his strike-partner Yoane Wissa to north London.Frank was confirmed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement on Thursday and is targeting the duo that contributed 39 Premier League goals in last season for Brentford as he attempts to strengthen the Spurs squad. Mbeumo is also wanted by Manchester United, who had an offer worth up to £55m for the Cameroon forward rejected last week and are expected to return with an improved bid. Brentford value the 25-year-old at more than £60m but are not expected to stand in his way if they can agree a deal, with Mbeumo previously thought to favour a move to Old Trafford. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Spurs hold talks over signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and are interested in Yoane Wissa

Thomas Frank could move for former club’s main strikersSpurs file legal claim against Ineos over sponsorship dealTottenham have held initial talks about signing Bryan Mbeumo from Thomas Frank’s former club Brentford and are also interested in bringing his strike partner Yoane Wissa to north London.Frank was confirmed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement on Thursday and is targeting the duo that contributed 39 Premier League goals last season for Brentford as he attempts to strengthen the Spurs squad. Mbeumo is also wanted by Manchester United, who had an offer worth up to £55m for the Cameroon forward rejected last week and are expected to return with an improved bid. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Keys to success: the 2025 Van Cliburn piano competition, the instrument’s Olympics

One of the world’s most prestigious and intensive musical competitions took over downtown Fort Worth these past few weeks. Will its winner prove to be another Yunchan Lim-style sensation?A distinctive line drawing of a grand piano adorns a clock face in Sundance Square. At night, it beams like a Tracey Emin installation, presiding over Fort Worth’s downtown district. At the intersection leading to Bass Performance Hall the crosswalk has been replaced with an oversized keyboard, and, inside the cavernous venue, sartorial style favours black and white stripes. A pop-up gift shop in the lobby boasts an array of musical-themed memorabilia; there’s the line drawing on a bubble-gum pink T-shirt, an enormous travel mug, a steak-branding fork. The theme-park feel is confirmed by a white Steinway emblazoned with Mickey Mouse – a limited hand-painted Disney edition (price on request). Welcome to piano city, smiles the sign.Every four years, piano lovers from across the world gather in this Te...

Sport

9 d. ago Free school meal changes in full from today's Spending Review

The Government has announced that every pupil whose household is on Universal Credit will get free school meals from the 2026/27 academic year

Politics

9 d. ago Ryanair flyers avoid unexpected fees at the airport with £18 cabin bag that fits 'a week's worth of clothes'

“Really good backpack. I used it to go on holiday for a week and with compression cubes I managed to fit in everything I needed for seven days of travel and it is classed as a cabin bag so no unexpected fees at the airport"

Economics

2 w. ago 'Free school meals were a part of my childhood': Zayn Malik 'beyond elated' at reforms

The 32 year-old One Direction star has shared his joy at the news that free school meals will be expanded to children from households on Universal Credit

Politics

2 w. ago Handing free school meals to all children from households that claim Universal Credit WON'T drag 100,000 out of poverty next year, says IFS

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced that every pupil whose household is on Universal Credit will soon have an entitlement to free school meals.

Society

2 w. ago Why Starmer has five weeks to prove his Trump trade deal is worth the paper it’s written on

The intense talks on Tuesday night may have been about stopping 50 per cent steel tariffs, but at the heart of it whether politicians can prove their credibility, says political editor David Maddox

Politics

2 w. ago Bruno Fernandes reveals wife's question that persuaded him to reject £300m Man Utd exit

Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal were prepared to offer Bruno Fernandes a £750,000-a-week deal - in a package worth £200m to the player - to join them ahead of this summer’s Club World Cup

Economics

2 w. ago Family ticket up for grabs in Ayr RFC beach rugby weekend of fun

We’re offering one lucky winner a free family ticket worth £15 to the club’s weekend of fun at their Alloway base.

Society

2 w. ago Universal Credit payment boost worth £420 for over one million people

The DWP changed how much money can be deducted from your Universal Credit payments and it means one million households in the UK will be better off in 2022

Economics