Russians pull billions from banks over Putin raid fears
Russian citizens are withdrawing billions of roubles from banks amid fears Vladimir Putin will seize savings to fund the war in Ukraine, with a record outflow in July.
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Deportations hit 10-year high, Shabana Mahmood says change sends message
More than 80,000 foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers have been removed since the general election, a 52% increase, Home Office figures show.
DWP confirms full list of everyone eligible for £300 winter fuel payment
Eligible pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 this winter to help pay heating bills for the 2026/27 season, the DWP has confirmed.
Charity boss sues former employer for discrimination after sick leave
Barry Shafe, 64, former executive director of the Forth Estuary Forum, claims he was discriminated against after taking two months sick leave and is suing the charity at an Employment Tribunal.
Should the state pension triple lock be scrapped? Take our poll
The triple lock guarantees the state pension rises every April whichever is higher out of inflation, wages or 2.5% - but should it be kept or scrapped?
Cole: Rogers to Chelsea ‘messed up’ Arsenal’s window
Carlton Cole says Morgan Rogers joining Chelsea from Aston Villa for £117m ‘messed up’ Arsenal’s transfer window, as the Gunners now target Bradley Barcola.
Ukraine war sparks £11bn panic in Russia
Russian citizens have withdrawn nearly £11bn from banks in three months, fearing Vladimir Putin could seize deposits to finance the war in Ukraine, as Ukrainian drone strikes intensify.
Sarah Ferguson dealt 'devastating blow' as bankroll bombshell revealed
Sarah Ferguson will not receive anything from the will of her ex-boyfriend Paddy McNally, according to a royal expert, dashing hopes of a financial lifeline.
Monzo app crash leaves thousands locked out of accounts
Thousands of Monzo customers were unable to transfer cash or access their accounts after a major afternoon outage, with over 3,100 complaints logged on Downdetector.
DWP confirms 22 conditions for £145 weekly ESA payment
The DWP has confirmed the full list of 22 medical conditions that may qualify for up to £145.90 per week in Employment and Support Allowance payments.
DWP confirms 22 medical conditions for £145 weekly ESA payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed 22 medical conditions that may qualify for up to £145.90 per week in Employment and Support Allowance payments.
DWP PIP one-off payment update ahead of Friday deadline
The DWP has announced a one-off payment for PIP claimants who take part in roundtable events as part of a review of Personal Independence Payment. The deadline to register interest is Friday, August 21.
DWP Christmas Bonus: £10 for State Pension, PIP and Other Benefits
Nearly 24 million people on State Pension, PIP and other benefits may receive a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus from the DWP automatically if eligible during the qualifying week in December.
Monzo app down: thousands report transfer issues
Monzo customers report nearly 3,000 issues on Downdetector as the banking app goes down, leaving users unable to transfer money.
Monzo down: Thousands report banking app problems
Thousands of Monzo customers are reporting problems with the banking app and bank transfers as outage reports surge across the UK on August 19.
Exact Date DWP Benefits Paid Early Over August Bank Holiday
Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP and other DWP benefits due on August 31 will be paid early on Friday, August 28, the Government has confirmed.
Welsh workers risk losing £38,000 in forgotten pension pots
Moneybox research reveals workers in Wales could be missing out on nearly £38,000 in lost pension savings, the highest potential loss in the UK.
DWP: Check Energy Bill Name by Aug 23 for £150 Saving
Millions of UK households must ensure their name is on their electricity bill by Sunday, August 23 to qualify for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter.
MSE: Premium Bonds Not Worth It for Most UK Savers
Money Saving Expert (MSE) says Premium Bonds are not worth it for most UK savers, despite recent prize rate increases, as typical returns fall short of standard savings accounts.
Pension warning: millions could be blocked from savings until 60
Millions of pension savers could face a wait until 60 to access their retirement pots if the minimum pension age is raised again, an expert has warned.
Dawn Marie Earns More on OnlyFans Than Wrestling
Former WWE star Dawn Marie has revealed she earns more money on OnlyFans than she ever did as a wrestler, supplementing her income as a part-time dementia care nurse.
Asylum seekers at RAF base 'cost more than £500 a night each'
Campaigners claim housing asylum seekers at a former RAF base in Linton-on-Ouse could cost taxpayers over £500 per night per person, outnumbering villagers two to one.
Lloyds Bank app down: Halifax and Bank of Scotland also hit
Thousands of UK customers report issues accessing mobile apps from Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Millions to get £800 DWP benefit early
Millions of UK benefit claimants will receive payments early on Friday, August 28, ahead of the bank holiday, including the basic State Pension of £801.23.
Wetherspoons bans phone music and loudspeaker calls
JD Wetherspoon has banned customers from playing music on phones and making loudspeaker calls, following complaints that fellow pub-goers were being 'driven nuts'.
Saudi woman who fled forced marriage starts new life as DJ in UK
Al Hussain, 31, fled Saudi Arabia in 2022 to escape forced marriage and death threats over her sexuality. She is now a DJ in London, living with her girlfriend.
State pension set to rise by over £500 a year next April
State pension likely to rise by more than £500 a year from April, based on wage growth, unless inflation rises sharply.
Over 1m more to pay income tax than forecast
More than one million extra people face paying income tax this year compared with official forecasts, as frozen thresholds continue to pull more workers and pensioners into the tax net.
Builders uncover £7.6m gold treasure in Belgian brewery
Construction workers in Belgium found 40 gold bars and 4,000 sovereign coins worth £7.6m during a brewery renovation, prompting a police investigation.
FIFA sacks COO Kevin Lamour after Infantino criticism
FIFA has sacked chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he publicly criticised Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
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