Exclusive: Older Brits with arthritis, hearing loss or mobility issues could be eligible for a significant weekly boost to their State Pension through Attendance Allowance. Find out if you qualify.
Major reforms to the benefit system could see Attendance Allowance devolved to councils, raising fears over postcode lotteries and support for elderly and disabled claimants.
A secondary school in the UK is sparking debate with an unconventional incentive: pupils with full attendance can enter a prize draw to win a 43-inch smart TV, aiming to tackle the national attendance crisis head-on.
Major Department for Work and Pensions update means thousands could claim up to £749 extra per month through Attendance Allowance. Essential guide to eligibility and claiming.
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Thousands of pensioners with arthritis may be missing out on vital financial support. Discover how to claim PIP and Attendance Allowance benefits worth up to £407 per month.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
Strict new government regulations empower headteachers to issue hefty fines and pursue legal action against parents taking children out of school without permission, with penalties reaching up to £2,500 per child.
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
Discover the extraordinary lengths UK football supporters go to follow their teams, from 700-mile round trips to European adventures, in this heartwarming tale of dedication and community.
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing savings gap in the UK, with high street banks offering paltry returns while the best easy-access deals deliver 25 times more interest. Discover why loyal customers are losing out.
Discover if you or a loved one over State Pension age could claim the DWP's Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit worth up to £434.40 a month for help with personal care.
Coldplay are poised to shatter Taylor Swift's Wembley Stadium attendance record with an unprecedented eight-night residency in summer 2024, as their record-breaking Music of the Spheres World Tour continues its domination.
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
Billionaire Elon Musk faces criticism for sharing dramatically inflated attendance numbers for recent Australian anti-immigration rallies on his platform, X. The Guardian's analysis reveals the stark discrepancy between online claims and official estimate
New data from Nationwide reveals UK house prices fell by 5.3% annually in December 2023, marking the most significant decline in over a decade as higher mortgage rates continue to dampen the property market.
UK property market faces sharp correction as mortgage rates bite, while new US tariffs on China trigger global factory slowdown and market volatility.
In an unprecedented demographic shift, the US state of Minnesota now has a larger Catholic population than Vatican City itself, signalling a major change in the global faith landscape.
Bridget Phillipson delivers a major speech demanding greater parental responsibility as new figures reveal a surge in disruptive behaviour and persistent absenteeism plaguing England's schools.
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people with vision problems to check their eligibility for Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit worth up to £434 per month that many are unaware they can claim.
Exclusive: Sweeping reforms could see Britain's 'part-time' peers in the House of Lords stripped of their titles and £342 daily allowance for poor attendance in a major constitutional overhaul.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the rollout of a vital £560 cost of living payment for millions on disability benefits. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility and payment dates.
The House of Lords faces a historic shake-up as chronic absenteeism forces peers to resign. Labour's plan to abolish the unelected chamber gains momentum, sparking a constitutional crisis in Westminster.
Ireland's Women's Rugby team, the Grand Slam champions, launched their 2025 World Cup campaign with a stunning 36-12 victory over a spirited Japan, setting a new tournament attendance record in the process.
The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a new digital service for Attendance Allowance claims, slashing application times and making the process easier for older Brits.
Parents across England are up in arms as new government guidance threatens fines of up to £2,500 for taking children on holiday during term time. The stricter rules, which come into effect from September, grant heads more power to clamp down on absences.
A new report highlights stark disparities in university attendance, with white British students least likely to pursue higher education compared to other ethnic groups.
Thousands of pensioners receiving Attendance Allowance could see their payments rise by up to £400 a month under new DWP proposals. Here’s what you need to know.
Major UK firms face scrutiny as new data reveals shockingly low office attendance rates amid government push to end remote working.