Community
Pride of Britain 2026: Full list of winners revealed
The 2026 Pride of Britain Awards honour a synagogue hero, a pioneering surgeon, a brave schoolboy, and more extraordinary individuals.
Business
Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 pre-order drops to £42.57 at Argos
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake is available to pre-order for £42.57 including delivery via Argos and TopCashback, saving £17.37 off the standard price.
Culture
Pride of Britain Awards 2026: 19 red carpet photos of stars
Hundreds of celebrities walked the red carpet at the Pride of Britain Awards 2026 in London. See 19 photos of stars like Davina McCall, KSI, and more.
Politics
Solihull Reform UK crisis timeline: Racism sting resignations
Three Solihull Reform UK councillors resigned after undercover footage showed racist and misogynistic comments. Here's the full timeline of the group's collapse.
Sport
Health
DWP corrects Pension Credit: 33,500 awards, not applications
The DWP issued a correction on October 19, clarifying that 33,500 extra Pension Credit awards were made, not applications, following its awareness campaign.
DWP confirms lower Winter Fuel Payments for younger pensioners
Winter Fuel Payments of £200 or £300 will land in bank accounts soon, but younger pensioners get less. Over-80s receive £300, under-80s get £200, with payments due November or December 2026.
HMRC error: 200,000 could claim State Pension back pay
Up to 200,000 people may be owed thousands in State Pension back payments after an HMRC error with Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP), which ran from 1978 to 2010.
Winter Fuel Payment: Age isn't enough, £300 at risk
State pensioners born on or before June 27, 1960 may miss out on up to £300 Winter Fuel Payment due to residency, hospital, prison, or income rules.
Cocaine possession after shooting arrest leads to discharge
Joseph Chance, 34, was found with cocaine after a shooting arrest on August 15. He received a six-month conditional discharge at Dudley Magistrates' Court on October 1.
British History Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
From the Battle of Hastings to Henry VIII and the Gunpowder Plot, journey through British history. Challenge yourself with these questions on kings, queens and great events.