6 h. ago Urgent reminder issued to millions of households on benefits set to get £150 off energy bills this winter

Millions of household on means-tested benefits will receive a discount on their energy bills this winter

Economics

10 h. ago Pensioners being sent DWP letter in post over £150 cost of living payments

The Warm Home Discount is a one-off payment of £150 to help with energy bills over the winter months - and the DWP will be sending letters to those who are eligible

Economics

9 d. ago UK households told to make simple 1C change 'right now' to slash energy bills by more than £100

An energy expert has warned households 'don't wait for winter' to take control of your energy bills

Economics

3 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment income threshold update for pensioners due up to £300

The DWP has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 will be automatically issued to pensioners in November or December, with a new update on the clawback process issued

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms further winter fuel payment adjustments for pensioners

The DWP has confirmed that 9 million people will receive a one-off payment of either £200 or £300 to help with heating bills this winter

Economics

3 w. ago WhatsApp users placed on alert and issued with urgent reminder

Action Fraud is warning people to be on high alert

Events

4 w. ago Keir Starmer to remove Labour whip from at least three ‘persistent rebel’ MPs

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman and Chris Hinchliff to be pushed out as PM takes actionKeir Starmer is to remove the whip from MPs for persistent rebellions, starting with at least three of them on Wednesday afternoon.The Guardian understands that one of the MPs who has had the whip removed is Neil Duncan-Jordan, the MP for Poole, who was a critic of both the welfare bill and cuts to the winter fuel allowance. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago John Goodman shows off incredible weight loss transformation at Smurfs LA premiere after shedding 200lbs

Goodman lends his voice to Papa Smurf in the upcoming animated film which also stars Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter and Billie Lourd

Politics

4 w. ago Pensioners in Scotland to receive between £101 and £305 heating bill help before winter

The Scottish Government has confirmed the amounts, eligibility and qualifying period for Pension Age Winter Heating Payments.

Economics

4 w. ago All UK WhatsApp users placed on alert and issued with urgent reminder this week

Everyone in the UK who uses WhatsApp must stay alert and follow some simple new rules.

Events

4 w. ago DWP outlines major £725 Universal Credit changes that would start next year

Millions of households would benefit from the payment increase, DWP officials say

Economics