Key DWP payments, including Winter Fuel Payments and the £10 Christmas Bonus, are due to land in bank accounts before January 1, 2026. Check the full list of qualifying benefits and payment details here.
King Charles hosted the Royal Family's annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, but four senior members were notably absent from the festive gathering. Discover who missed the event and why.
The DWP is distributing crucial winter payments, including Cold Weather and Winter Fuel Payments, worth up to £1,085. Check if you qualify for this vital financial support before Christmas.
A 64-year-old woman admitted dishonestly claiming benefits. Her case emerges as the government unveils new powers to disqualify serious fraudsters from driving.
UK households may be eligible for TV Licence refunds up to £174.50. Learn about the criteria and how Labour's BBC charter review could change the broadcaster's future funding.
Millions of DWP claimants will see their benefit payments arrive early due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out the new payment dates and what to do if your money is late.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for State Pension and key benefits over the festive holidays to ensure claimants receive funds on time. Check the new schedule here.
The DWP has confirmed altered payment dates for State Pensions and benefits over Christmas and New Year. Find out when you'll be paid and which payments are affected.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is now landing in bank accounts. Find out if you qualify, the full list of eligible benefits, and what to do if you don't get paid.
UK households can claim special cost of living payments up to £140 in December via the Household Support Fund. Eligibility and amounts vary by local council. Find out if you qualify.
Birmingham's bin strike disruption is set to extend into 2026 as organisers plan a third major 'megapicket' protest. Read the latest on the ongoing industrial action.
A crucial debate on cutting parking charges was delayed after lengthy discussions on pub rates and council flag policy. Council leader brands debate 'bloody nonsense'.
The Duke of York is set to relocate to a 'ramshackle' farmhouse on the Sandringham estate after surrendering his Windsor lease. Read the latest on the royal move and the financial fallout.
Low-income households can apply for emergency payments of up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. Apply now to your local council for help with food and energy bills.
Low-income households can apply for emergency cost-of-living payments from councils. Grants of up to £200 can help with food and energy bills. Apply now for pre-Christmas support.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms low-income pensioners won't pay income tax from 2027. Get the full details on the tax perk and what it means for you.
Labour's 4.1% state pension hike faces a fiscal threat from rising unemployment and a shrinking tax base. Experts warn the policy could backfire. Read the full analysis.
The state pension age could be hiked to 80 by the 2070s to keep the system sustainable, new analysis reveals. Discover the pressures and potential reforms facing UK pensions.
Millions of UK households face a new TV Licence hike in 2026, pushing the annual cost above £180. The rise, linked to inflation, could see more people cancelling. Read the full details.
1950s-born women face a crucial High Court judicial review this week, challenging the government's refusal to pay state pension inequality compensation. Follow the latest.
A week of drama at Birmingham City Council includes a legal threat over regeneration, ongoing bins strike chaos, and a shark-suited spectator. Get the full update.
HMRC has issued an apology after thousands of UK households had child benefit payments incorrectly stopped. The tax authority has now changed its process.
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
The Duke of York's relocation to a King Charles property is stalled by reported demands for a large house with full staff. Get the latest on the royal rift.
Official data reveals the UK Government has spent more than £100m supporting its response to the Covid-19 public inquiry, on top of the inquiry's own £192m budget. Discover the breakdown of legal and staffing costs.
Rising State Pension values, driven by the Triple Lock, could soon push retirees over the frozen tax threshold. Martin Lewis's Cash ISA tip may offer a solution. Learn how to protect your income.
The DWP is issuing a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus to claimants on 24 specific benefits. Find out if you qualify and when to expect the payment.
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.
The DWP and Labour government will pay £180,000 in legal costs for WASPI campaigners after agreeing to revisit a decision on compensation. Read the latest on the pensions fight.
Over four million UK households will receive automatic £25 Cold Weather Payments from DWP to help with heating bills this winter. Find out if you qualify.