DWP rule change boosts benefits to £32,480 a year
A major DWP policy shift sees benefits rise for families. A Leicestershire mum explains how the change impacts her life and finances. Read the full story.
A major DWP policy shift sees benefits rise for families. A Leicestershire mum explains how the change impacts her life and finances. Read the full story.
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major inheritance tax rule change for farmers and business owners. From April, couples can transfer unused relief, shielding up to £2m from tax. Discover the impact and reaction.
Oxford United have dismissed manager Gary Rowett just before Christmas. The former Birmingham City boss departs with the club in the Championship relegation zone. What's next for the U's?
HMRC introduces stricter late-filing penalties and higher interest rates for the January 2026 tax deadline. Learn how to avoid costly fines and ensure your tax return is filed on time.
A coroner urges action on graduated driving licences after three teens died in a Warwickshire crash. Could new drivers face passenger bans?
The Met Office forecasts a significant turn to colder, windier conditions from 1st January. Find out what the New Year weather shift means for you.
New junk food ad rules force Tesco, M&S, Asda & Waitrose to alter Christmas campaigns. Discover how brands are adapting ahead of the 5 Jan crackdown.
A major UK rule change in March 2026 will remove the £100 contactless cap. Experts warn of a potential £31.3m fraud surge and urge banks to act. Learn how to protect yourself.
Labour confirms new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will apply to mileage driven outside the UK. Find out how the 3p-per-mile charge will work and what it means for drivers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces VAT changes for private hire vehicles from January 2026, levelling the playing field but potentially raising fares. Find out how this affects you.
Dudley Council reports a 17% drop in emissions, but a councillor warns selling buildings to the private sector risks 'false accounting' on climate progress. Read the full debate.
Tesco is launching three new Bosh frozen vegan meals on December 29, perfectly timed for Veganuary 2026. The £3.75 dishes include a Hearty Lasagne and Tofu Tikka Masala. Discover the stock change and a secret code to save.
Nestle has changed the recipes of Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband, reducing cocoa content so they can no longer be legally called chocolate in the UK due to rising costs.
A major legal change for primate owners in the UK comes into force in April 2026. Find out if you need a licence, how to apply, and the penalties for non-compliance.
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
Royal Mail urges UK parents not to miss the December 10 deadline for children's letters to Santa to get a free, personalised reply. Ensure your child's Christmas magic.
BBC Breakfast shares a devastating update as flooding and landslides in Indonesia and Sri Lanka claim over 600 lives. Rescue efforts continue amid extreme weather linked to climate change.
Motorists petition the Labour government to increase the national motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph for the first time since 1965, citing modern car safety. The petition needs 100,000 signatures for a debate.
A low-paid carer cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's DLA, fearing new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Experts warn of widespread discrimination.
New DVLA rules now allow thousands of bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes to use continuous glucose monitors, improving safety and management.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for search and rescue vehicles from April 2027, saving teams thousands in fundraising. Discover the full details.
TV naturalist Chris Packham tells MPs to 'listen to the science' on climate change or risk billions of lives. Read his urgent warning from emergency summit.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is growing heritage Golden Grape tomatoes as part of a national seed relay celebrating 50 years of seed conservation. Discover how this helps UK food security.
A former City trader retrained as a counsellor, dedicating over 600 hours to support homeless people in Bournemouth. Discover his inspiring journey from finance to counselling.
The DWP has established a new safeguarding unit following a scathing report from MPs demanding a 'deep rooted culture change'. Discover the department's new strategy.
Road safety experts demand UK drink-drive limit be slashed from 80mg to 50mg. Could your pint put you over the legal limit? Discover the potential impact.
Fleet fines have surged across the UK, driven by new Clean Air Zones and AI enforcement. Private parking remains the top offence. Discover how businesses are coping.
YouTube star Angry Ginge's plan to dominate I'm A Celebrity airtime is scuppered by a new ITV rule limiting trials. Find out how the change impacts the show.