74 m. ago Parents urged to check school meal support ahead of summer holidays

Households with two children could be entitled to between £150 and £288 over the school holidays this summer.

Politics

4 h. ago People providing care for family or friends urged to check for £333 monthly payment

Carer Support Payment is only available to people living in Scotland.

Economics

13 h. ago Air India crash investigations continue as British victims are named

There are fears the number of people killed on the ground could rise.

Events

15 h. ago British victims feared dead as more than 240 people killed in Air India plane crash

Only known survivor, a British man, jumped out of emergency exit, police say

Events

18 h. ago Over 44,000 pounds of shrimp recalled due to possible listeria contamination

The affected shrimp was sold in either one-pound or five-pound bags

Politics

20 h. ago Jet2 and EasyJet passengers urged to check small print on hand luggage suitcases

A little-known rule about hand luggage suitcases could leave holidaymakers facing hefty charges

Politics

20 h. ago People fear student favourite Gassy's in Cardiff is set to close but the truth is different

Eagle-eyed patrons spotted a sign at the much loved pub, suggesting that they were closing - but all was not as it seemed

Society

25 h. ago People urged to check P60 this month for tax code error worth up to £1,500

Employees are being urged to check an important form which was sent to them at the end of last month.

Economics

26 h. ago Air India flight to London crashes in Ahmedabad, all 242 people on board feared dead

Air India flight to London crashes in Ahmedabad, all 242 people on board feared dead  France 24

Events

27 h. ago Martin Lewis urges "up to 400,000 homes" to check for council tax refund

Up to 400,000 homes in England and Scotland could be in the wrong council tax band and be due a refund

Economics

28 h. ago Seven Dumfries and Galloway people feared to have died from drug abuse since start of 2025

The figures from Police Scotland and the Scottish Government have been described as 'tragic'.

Events

42 h. ago UK equalities watchdog: Transgender people may be asked about gender status in workplace

Trans people who feel they’ve lost rights should ‘distinguish between rights in law and preference for things to be a certain way’, EHCR chair saidTransgender people may be asked about their gender status in the workplace, the equalities watchdog has said, with its chair arguing people should “distinguish between rights in law, and a preference for things to be a certain way”.Giving evidence to the women and equalities select committee, the chair and chief executive of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said trans people should not be fearful of the repercussions of April’s supreme court ruling, which found the word “woman” in the Equality Act refers only to a biological woman. Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago UK holidaymakers urged to check four things on passports before going abroad

It could mean you avoid a nasty surprise at the airport this summer

Politics

49 h. ago Lanarkshire parents reminded they could be eligible for extra payments over school holidays

National advice agency Advice Direct Scotland is urging households to check if they qualify for support before schools break up for the summer later this month.

Politics

49 h. ago DWP urges specific group of older people to check for State Pension compensation

Adult Dependency Increases were extra amounts paid to pensioners who had a dependent spouse below State Pension age.

Politics

62 h. ago Spending Review: 'We'll make working people better off,' vows Reeves but fears grow that London will miss out

The Chancellor stresses that health, security and the economy are her priorities for public spending

Economics

2 d. ago People on Basic State Pension payments urged to check for historical DWP errors

Historical State Pension errors mostly affect women who can ask the DWP to recalculate their payments.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP urging people to check State Pension age as changes coming for people born in 11 month window

People with certain birthdays will see their state pension age increased to 67 from May next year

Politics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis issues fake Winter Fuel Payment claims warning to all pensioners

The consumer champion also urged 700,000 pensioners to check if they are entitled to £4,300 income boost.

Events

3 d. ago Nine dead in school shooting as multiple others injured in Austria

Armed police raced to the incident, in which local authorities believe multiple guns were used, at 10am local time on Tuesday.

Events