Pensioners Urged to Claim £10k in Unclaimed Benefits
Charity Independent Age urges pensioners with health issues to check eligibility for Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit, worth up to £10,040 annually. New online guide launched.
Charity Independent Age urges pensioners with health issues to check eligibility for Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit, worth up to £10,040 annually. New online guide launched.
Ministers propose cutting England and Wales' drink-drive limit to match Scotland's, potentially making one pint illegal for drivers. Vote in our poll on the road safety shake-up.
Labour plans to slash the drink-drive limit, potentially making a single pint illegal for drivers. Critics warn it could 'kill off' rural pubs reliant on car travel. Read the full debate.
Labour plans to slash the drink-driving limit, potentially making a single pint illegal for drivers. Critics warn it could kill off rural pubs reliant on car travel. Read the full debate.
Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood defends plans to lower the legal alcohol limit for drivers, aiming to prevent deaths despite pub sector backlash. Read the full story.
The UK government plans to slash the drink-drive limit in England and Wales, bringing it in line with Scotland. The move aims to cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
A near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet, one of only three known in Britain, has been unearthed in a 'remarkable' hoard in West Norfolk. Discover the details of this historic find.
The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and 2028. Find out if your birth date is affected and check your new retirement date online now.
The UK State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 starting April 2026, impacting millions. A further increase to 68 is planned. Discover the full timeline and financial implications.
Millions face delayed retirement as the State Pension age increases from 66 to 67 starting April 2026. Learn the new rates, review findings, and what the changes mean for you.
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
President Macron's government will table legislation to ban under-15s from social platforms and extend mobile phone prohibitions to high schools. Discover the details and political context.
SNP ministers propose raising Scotland's marriage age to 18, aligning with England and Wales to enhance child protection. Read the full consultation details.
As social media transforms how fans watch sport, we look back at 10 iconic TV presenters who dominated the airwaves and catch up with their lives today.
The State Pension age will rise from 66 to 67 starting April 2026. Find out if your retirement plans are affected based on your exact date of birth and what you need to know.
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for young users.
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Australian parents risk having their own social media accounts restricted if they let children use them under new age-verification laws, eSafety officials confirm. Discover the implications.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, but the govt admits it may take weeks to work fully. Lemon8 app will restrict users, with more platforms potentially added. Read the latest.
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
The European Parliament votes to ban under-16s from social media platforms. Learn how this landmark resolution could reshape digital childhoods across Europe.
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
Australia will proceed with banning children under 16 from social media despite legal challenges. Discover how this world-first legislation could impact digital freedom and child protection.
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
Malaysia plans to ban social media for children under 16 in 2026, following Australia's lead in a global push for online safety. Discover the new digital age limits.
From 10 December 2025, Australians under 16 will be blocked from Snapchat. 440,000 users must verify their age or face locked accounts. Discover the verification process.
As Australia's social media ban for under-16s approaches, Communications Minister Anika Wells admits the government 'aren't chasing perfection'. Discover the potential pitfalls and tech company concerns.