State Pension to rise by £11 per week next year
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension increase by around £11 per week from April 2026, driven by the Triple Lock mechanism. Discover the exact new rates and what it means for you.
Category : Politics
£150 winter energy payment for 6 million people
Six million households in Great Britain are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount on energy bills this winter. Check if you're eligible and how the payment is applied.
Lifetime driving bans proposed for dangerous drivers
Cross-party MPs demand tougher driving laws, including lifetime bans for repeat dangerous drivers and sentencing reform to protect UK roads. Read the full report.
Campaigners demand state pension inheritance reform
Campaigners launch petition demanding DWP change state pension inheritance rules to include children, long-term partners and dependents. Protect vulnerable loved ones from financial hardship.
Sandwell Council Tax Rises to Cover £17m Budget Hole
Sandwell residents face council tax increases and garden waste collection fee hikes as the council addresses a £17m budget shortfall. Learn how these changes affect you.
Strictly fans slam 'ridiculous' result as Harry is voted off
Olympian Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is the sixth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after a unanimous judges' decision, sparking fan fury online. Read the full story.
Kelly Brook is first I'm A Celeb 2025 star confirmed
Model and TV personality Kelly Brook is the first confirmed star for I'm A Celebrity 2025 after landing in Australia. Discover the full lineup and her surprising U-turn.
Councils spend £70k removing British flags
UK councils have spent over £70,000 taking down Union Jacks and St George's Crosses. Discover the controversy behind the flag removal costs.
HMRC wrongly flags thousands in Child Benefit probe
A Guardian investigation reveals HMRC's anti-fraud trial incorrectly suspected 46% of families of emigrating. Discover the impact and government response.
Birmingham Christmas bin dates announced during strike
Birmingham City Council confirms 2025 Christmas bin collection schedule despite continuing strike action. Check your new collection dates now.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus for millions next month
Millions on 24 DWP benefits will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus next month under a 1972 rule. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim.
Congress investigates more Epstein victims for Prince Andrew
A US Congressman reveals evidence suggesting Jeffrey Epstein may have trafficked more women to Prince Andrew. The Duke is urged to testify under oath as the inquiry deepens.
Corrie star's famous husband leaves fans stunned
Coronation Street actress Cherylee Houston, who plays Izzy Armstrong, has been married to fellow actor Toby Hadoke for 20 years, leaving soap fans amazed.
Free £190 Supermarket Vouchers for UK Households
North Yorkshire Council is distributing £190 vouchers for nine supermarkets via the Household Support Fund. Claim your essential food support before the 12 November deadline.
Andrew's Champagne Delivery Amid Royal Eviction
As the Duke of York faces eviction from Royal Lodge, a delivery of champagne arrives. Discover the latest on the title stripping and the couple's separate futures.
Sunday Quiz: Test Your General Knowledge & Sport
Put your brain to the test with our Sunday quiz, featuring questions on the Bible, sports history, and cryptic puzzles. How many can you get right?
3 million face state pension age delay to 68
Nearly 3 million people could see their state pension pushed back to age 68 in a DWP review. Learn how this change affects retirement plans amid the cost of living crisis.
Pub investigated over St George's Cross painting
Moonrakers Inn landlord Jerry Kunkler faces planning investigation after patriotic paint job on Grade II listed building sparks complaints. Read the full story.
State pension age rise means millions may never claim
The DWP is raising the state pension age from 66 to 67, with experts warning it could hit 80 by the 2070s. Discover the impact on your retirement.
Dudley Council's £55m savings spark cuts row
Dudley Council's Conservative leadership celebrates £55.7m budget savings while Labour warns of devastating cuts to vulnerable residents' services and staff pressures.
DWP's New Bank Account Checks Target Benefits Fraud
The DWP is granting banks new powers to check accounts of benefits claimants suspected of fraud. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce overpayments.
UK 'back door' tax to cost households £14,831
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could extend the income tax freeze, creating a stealth tax rise of up to £14,831 for millions. Discover how this affects you.
Reeves Told to Slash DWP Benefits in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to cut the soaring DWP welfare bill instead of raising taxes. Key benefits at risk ahead of the November 26 Autumn Budget.
Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget: Pension Tax Changes Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans major tax reforms in November 26 Autumn Budget affecting pensioners and workers. Discover the key changes to income tax, national insurance and pension rules.
DWP Shake-Up to Cost Taxpayers £580 Each
A new report reveals UK households not on benefits face a £580 bill due to rising disability welfare costs. Discover the full impact ahead of the Autumn Budget.
New Tax Rates For Pensioners In November Budget
Labour's rumoured 'two up two down' tax plan could raise £6bn, protecting workers but hitting pensioners with bills up to £1,000. Full analysis inside.
Staffordshire Council backs east-west split plan
Reform UK-led Staffordshire County Council votes for east-west local government reorganisation, claiming it 'stacks up better' than north-south alternatives. Decision due by November 28.
Strictly Come Dancing results leaked, fans divided
The latest Strictly Come Dancing results were leaked online hours before the Sunday show, leaving viewers divided over the eliminated couple. Discover the full leaderboard and fan reactions.
Top Gear's Quentin Willson Dies, Tributes Pour In
Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68 after a short battle with lung cancer. Jeremy Clarkson and James May lead the heartfelt tributes to the motoring legend.
Strictly pro Lewis Cope backs Alan Carr as host
Strictly Come Dancing professional Lewis Cope reveals who he wants to replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. Discover his surprising choice and exclusive backstage insights.
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