Thousands on Universal Credit and other DWP benefits will receive payments on December 31 instead of January 1 due to the New Year's Day bank holiday. Find out which benefits are affected and what support is available.
Dudley Council battled a £42m financial crisis, political defections, and protests over asylum seeker housing in a tumultuous 2025. Explore the key events shaping the borough's future.
See 10 charming photos of the Wales children at the annual Sandringham Christmas service. The young royals greeted crowds and received gifts on the big day.
Fury erupts as data shows a migrant becomes eligible for Universal Credit every 43 seconds. The number of foreign nationals entitled to claim has nearly doubled in two years. Read the full story.
HMRC urges UK households to claim backdated Child Benefit payments, worth up to £897 annually per child. Learn how to claim and eligibility details.
A petition on housing asylum seekers in Dudley, gaining over 3,000 signatures, triggered a full council debate. Discover the other local issues that mobilised residents in 2025.
A review reveals a Herefordshire councillor missed twice as many meetings as he attended in 2025. Discover the full story and see who had perfect attendance.
A major Russian missile and drone barrage hit Kyiv, killing one and wounding 27, just hours before President Zelensky meets Donald Trump for crucial peace negotiations. Read the latest on the attacks and the diplomatic push.
Declassified files reveal British officials' fears after the 2004 Northern Bank heist. Discover how the £26m robbery impacted the peace process and the hunt for the mastermind.
Amazon Fire TV Stick users are being warned they could be hit with a £1,000 fine for a common TV Licence error. Authorities are stepping up checks from December 2025. Check if you're covered.
Plan your 2026 holidays now. Christmas Day on a Friday creates a long weekend, with Boxing Day moving to Monday. See all the key dates for England and Wales.
The government has tripled the inheritance tax threshold for farmland to £2.5m following pressure. Critics say it doesn't go far enough to protect family farms. Read the full story.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for benefits and State Pension over the 2025/2026 festive period due to bank holidays. Find out how to plan your finances.
The DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus has been paid. We explain the 'DWP XB' code on statements, eligibility criteria, and how it affects your other benefits.
A Telegraph writer argues the UK can no longer afford the £186m annual DWP Christmas Bonus paid to over 18 million people. Discover who qualifies and the debate.
Thousands of UK households will see DWP payments like Universal Credit and State Pension land early due to bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
The UK government has revised its inheritance tax plans for farmers after protests. The new rules allow couples to pass on up to £5m. Find out what changed.
Good Morning Britain halted for a major royal update as it's revealed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has surrendered his firearms certificate. Read the full story on the latest blow for the former prince.
HMRC warns UK families of delayed Child Benefit payments due to bank holidays. Key dates for December and 2026 changes explained. Check if you're affected.
HMRC announces revised payment dates for Child Benefit over the festive period. Find out if your payment is affected and how to check your schedule.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
The DWP confirms state pension and benefits like Universal Credit will be paid early due to New Year bank holidays. Find out if you're affected.
A newly released image from the Epstein files shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lying across five people as Ghislaine Maxwell watches. Read the full report on the latest revelations.
Shirebrook Town Council left unable to function after 11 councillors quit. Bolsover District Council appoints temporary members to restore operations. Read the full story.
Warwickshire Council leader George Finch insists 'big investors' are being secured to revive town centres, amid a heated debate over rising on-street parking charges. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council approves the sale of the iconic Alpha Tower to aid its financial recovery. Read the full story and reactions from local councillors.
A high-ranking Russian official has shared a map of 23 UK industrial and military sites, including Derby and Telford, deemed potential targets. Explore the full list and the geopolitical tensions behind the threat.
Experts urge DWP to replace the triple lock with a 'double lock', removing the minimum 2.5% rise. Analysis reveals the long-term cost to taxpayers and impact on pensioners.
A DWP executive officer exploited Covid rules to approve £50,000 in fake Universal Credit claims. Rafiq Master has been sentenced to 32 months in prison. Read the full story.
Staffordshire County Council deployed extra guards after a Reform UK-led meeting was disrupted by protesters demanding resignations over alleged racist social media posts. Read the latest.