Aston Villa are targeting a new striker in January. We analyse why a £50m move for Brentford's Igor Thiago is a risk and why Eintracht Frankfurt's Jonathan Burkardt could be a masterstroke for Unai Emery's Champions League chase.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are planning a crucial January transfer window to escape relegation. We analyse four likely signings and four unlikely deals for Rob Edwards's side.
Thousands on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) must act on migration notices to switch to Universal Credit before payments stop. Final deadlines loom this December.
The DWP is issuing a second December payment, a £10 Christmas Bonus, to PIP, ESA, DLA claimants and state pensioners. Find out when it arrives and who is eligible.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa are linked with several stars for the January window. We assess four possible signings, including a £50m striker, and five deals that look unlikely.
Wolves' long-term goalkeeping target Christos Mandas addresses transfer speculation. The Greek international could be available for just £6m in January as Wolves seek defensive stability.
Millions on DWP benefits must report changes like income or address to avoid overpayments and a potential £50 penalty. Learn what you need to declare to stay compliant.
A £10 DWP Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to people on PIP, ESA and DLA this December. Find out who qualifies and when to expect the payment.
The DWP gains powers to check benefit claimants' bank accounts from 2026. Experts warn checks may extend to Child Benefit, PIP, and others. Learn the full story.
Aston Villa's pursuit of striker Ivan Toney hits a major hurdle. Get the latest update on why a January move now seems unlikely and who Villa could target instead.
Aston Villa are reportedly preparing a January move for Crystal Palace's £40m-rated striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. With Palace willing to listen to offers, Villa see a dream chance to add firepower.
Struggling Wolves could propose a swap deal with West Ham, sending goalkeeper Jose Sa to London in exchange for striker Niklas Fullkrug. Could this ignite the January window?
The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.
Aston Villa are reportedly tracking Sporting CP's Ousmane Diomande, who has an €80m release clause. Could Villa make a January move for the 'valuable asset'?
New laws grant the DWP powers to reclaim cash directly from bank accounts of benefit cheats and check financial data to verify claims. Find out how the crackdown works.
Aston Villa are on red alert as Rangers' highly-rated teenager Bailey Rice is set to leave on a free transfer next summer. Villa could capitalise with a pre-contract offer from January.
Aston Villa could offer Evann Guessand in a swap deal to sign Brentford's prolific striker Igor Thiago for £50m in January, as Unai Emery seeks competition for misfiring Ollie Watkins.
Aston Villa are reportedly preparing a £50 million bid for Brentford striker Igor Thiago to solve their goalscoring issues. Could this be the move that secures Champions League football?
UK parents could receive £173 or more monthly from HMRC Child Benefit. Check your eligibility for children under 16 or in approved education. Claim what you're owed today.
Aston Villa could beat Manchester United to sign Real Madrid's Brazilian wonderkid Endrick on loan in January to boost their Champions League push and solve striker concerns.
The DWP is adjusting payment dates for 12 key benefits in December due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.
MPs warn new DWP powers to scan bank accounts could lead to 100,000 innocent benefit claimants being wrongly investigated. Learn how this affects civil liberties.
Wolves consider Royale Union Saint-Gilloise striker Promise David as January transfer target under new boss Rob Edwards. Read the latest transfer news.
Manchester United are targeting Wolves midfielder Andre alongside Joao Gomes for January transfer. Wolves face relegation battle as United seek midfield reinforcements.
Rhianon Elizabeth from Leeds announces plans for third child after Labour government removes two-child benefit cap. Read about the controversial reaction and policy changes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decision to scrap the two-child benefit limit is defended as 'targeted and fair' by experts, with 70% of gains going to working families. Discover how this change tackles child poverty.
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies how the scrapping of the two-child benefit limit in the Autumn Budget will affect UK households. Find out what changes and what it means for your family finances.
Aston Villa join Tottenham and Real Madrid in the race for River Plate's £18m defender Lautaro Rivero. Discover how Emi Martinez could be the key to this transfer coup.
Aston Villa risk Champions League ambitions without striker cover for Ollie Watkins. The club must act in January to avoid repeating Chelsea's costly mistake.
Wolves could make a bold January move for Liverpool's Harvey Elliott as the midfielder struggles for game time at Aston Villa. Read the latest transfer news and analysis.