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Farage's Reform UK Peaks in Polls as Election Looms

As 2026 approaches, Nigel Farage's Reform UK faces a critical test. Despite early poll leads, the party's one-man show struggles with depth and discipline. Will voters choose charisma over a governing programme?

TUC Boss: Far-Right 'Poison' Invades UK Workplaces

TUC President Steve Gillan warns of dangerous far-right extremism spreading in UK schools, NHS and prisons. He vows to fight the hate and blames social media influencers and economic despair.

DNA reveals 15 ancestral links amid rising UK racism

As racist rhetoric escalates in UK politics, a personal DNA test showing links to 15 countries challenges narrow views of belonging. Explore the impact on minorities and the rise of hard-right narratives.

US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes

An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.

2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever

The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.

Reform UK Support Dips as Polls Show Party Losing Air

Nigel Farage's Reform UK sees its poll lead shrink amid scandals and scrutiny. Analysis suggests the party's surge may be deflating, drawing parallels with past political shooting stars. Read the full story.

Labour Slips to Fourth in Polls Amid Voter Discontent

Exclusive polling shows Labour's support collapsing, with the party now trailing Reform, Conservatives, and Greens. Discover the policies driving voters away and the battle for supremacy on the Right.

Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent

Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.

DWP Benefits Payment Shake-Up: Major Changes Coming

The Department for Work and Pensions is planning significant reforms to the benefits payment system, potentially affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Learn what changes are coming and how they might impact you.

Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.

DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide

Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.

Benefits crackdown targets caviar and lobster purchases

Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's welfare system is set for a major overhaul, with luxury items including lobster, caviar, and premium steaks potentially being banned from purchase through benefits.

Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System

Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.

Labour pledges major PIP benefit system overhaul

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul Personal Independence Payment assessments, promising a fairer system for disabled claimants while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

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