3 h. ago More than 700,000 GCSE students without specialist physics teachers as government urged to address shortage

The Institute of Physics (IOP) has called for urgent action to tackle the shortage in physics teachers

Politics

13 h. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could receive first payment before end of this month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

14 h. ago DWP benefits and perks available when you reach State Pension age

The DWP provides a range of benefits to those who have reached State Pension age, with some 13 million people across the UK now in receipt of the contributory benefit

Politics

14 h. ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 66.

Economics

17 h. ago New calls for pensioner benefits reform to help provide easier access to financial support

Independent Age is urging the UK Government to make it easier to claim Pension Credit.

Economics

23 h. ago Afghanistan earthquake latest: Hundreds feared dead after 6.0

Taliban government has urged international aid agencies to provide assistance

Events

54 h. ago Former UN climate chief urges Australia to set ‘prosperity’ target of cutting emissions by 75% by 2035

Exclusive: Ambitious emissions reductions target would increase the country’s chance of winning rights to host Cop31 in 2026, Christiana Figueres saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former UN climate chief has urged the Australian government to set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least a 75% cut by 2035, backing calls from a group of more than 350 businesses that it would be better for the economy than a lower goal.The intervention by Christiana Figueres, an architect of the 2015 Paris agreement when she was the executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, comes before discussions about Australia’s commitment, due to be announced next month. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Investigation launched into ‘horrific murder’ of Ukrainian politician in Lviv

Former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy shot dead as EU ministers meet to discuss measures to force Moscow to the negotiating tableA Ukrainian former parliamentary speaker was shot dead in Lviv on Saturday, authorities said, as European foreign ministers met to discuss increasing pressure on Moscow to end its war against Ukraine.Andriy Parubiy, a member of parliament who served as parliamentary speaker from 2016 to 2019 and a key figure in Ukraine’s 2013 pro-European Maidan revolution, was shot dead, prosecutors said. A murder investigation has been launched and the president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, condemned the killing as a “horrific murder”. Continue reading...

Events

62 h. ago DWP names seven benefits pensioners can get but there's one you won't get

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a range of benefits and payments available to people who have reached State Pension age

Politics

2 d. 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 WASPI women confirm new update on legal bid for State Pension age compensation

WASPI is set to challenge the DWP compensation decision in court before the end of the year.

Economics

3 d. ago Government issues 'red alert' as Brits in six places urged 'act NOW'

Brits have been urged to take action and move to higher ground or upper floors after heavy rain overnight sent floodwaters surging into low-lying areas in Cornwall

Politics

3 d. ago People over State Pension age with poor hearing could be due up to £441 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

4 d. ago State Pension age to change in 2026 for people who were born in certain years

The increase is expected to be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

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

4 d. ago UK Government urged to increase Warm Home Discount Scheme to £400 for all pensioners

More than six million households will benefit from the £150 Warm Home Discount Scheme this winter.

Economics

5 d. ago The dates DWP state pension age will rise as new increase considered

The UK Government is reviewing whether the state pension age should eventually be increased to 70

Politics

5 d. ago Every DWP benefit that 'suddenly ends' once you hit state pension age

There are five DWP benefits which stop the day you reach state pension age and many pensioners are 'blindsided' by the cut off

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5 d. ago Family of British man detained in India without trial urge UK Government to act

Christian Michel, 63, has been held in an Indian prison for seven years, the maximum sentence for the alleged crime he was extradited for.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP benefits that 'vanish overnight' at state pension age and the scheme many miss

The State Pension age is currently 66 years old, but will gradually increase May next year

Politics