State pensioners can access up to £14,289.10 in freebies and discounts from July through DWP benefits, including Pension Credit, which unlocks Council Tax discounts, free TV licences, NHS help, and more.
Granit Xhaka's potential move to Chelsea mirrors Alexander Isak's departure from Newcastle. Sunderland fans should trust the process after the Marc Guiu loan recall led to Brian Brobbey's success.
Pensioners can now use a new HMRC online tool to check if their Winter Fuel Payment worth up to £300 will be recovered through tax if their income exceeds £35,000.
Higher-earning pensioners can use a new HMRC online calculator to check if their Winter Fuel Payment up to £300 will be clawed back through taxation if income exceeds £35,000.
Liverpool recorded the highest drug crime rate in England and Wales in 2025, with 15 offences per 1,000 residents, amid escalating gang violence and a 19% rise in drug offences.
New DWP powers allow banks to flag benefit claimants' accounts for savings over £16,000 or overseas activity, but transaction histories and special category data are protected.
Kelly Miles was refused a mortgage for six years after forgetting to pay a £3.99 delivery charge on an iPad mini bought via buy now, pay later, leaving a red mark on her credit file.
The UK government will require asylum seekers to repay £10,000 for accommodation and support once employed, under the new Immigration and Asylum Bill.
NS&I cuts British Savings Bond rates again, with one-year bonds now offering 4.07% and 4.00%, below market best buys.
Rare snow leopard Chris travels from Lake District to Zurich Zoo for breeding as part of European conservation programme.
Chelsea and Strasbourg have been fined by UEFA for breaching squad cost ratio rules. Chelsea received a £2.58m fine, while Strasbourg was fined £21.54m.
Hamilton Academical has defaulted on pension contributions for a fourth consecutive month while spending on new signings, leaving SPFL rivals frustrated.
Darren McDonnell, 41, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years after police found £100k of drugs in an M&S bag in his van, with his 13-year-old son as passenger on the M62.
Stephen Miran, Trump's Fed pick, calls for rates below 3% by year-end, dismissing tariff inflation fears, clashing with Chair Powell.
David Davis backed banker Ian Hannam's insider dealing appeal after taking a paid role at his company, earning over £100,000.
Manchester United's pursuit of Crysencio Summerville has been boosted after the Netherlands' World Cup exit. The West Ham winger missed a penalty as Morocco won the shootout, allowing United to accelerate a potential £50million deal.
Dawna Bird, 66, from Alvaston, Derby, admitted fraud after claiming £14,000 in PIP while living in Greece for over two years. She was given a suspended sentence.
Nigel Farage made £270,000 for 12 hours' work over three months as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion, according to his latest financial declaration. Labour Party chair Anna Turley criticised the earnings.
Exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in US prison for defrauding thousands of over $1bn, with a judge calling him a con artist, not a democratic activist.
Millions of Britons risk higher energy bills if they don't submit meter readings before the price cap rises 13% on Wednesday, adding £221 to average annual costs.
A Peugeot EV owner pays £450 monthly for a car that broke within two weeks and still won't charge. The lease company refuses to rescind the contract, claiming the vehicle is drivable despite multiple faults.
Number of billionaires worldwide rose 13% to a record 3,302, with wealth growing 25% on average, driven by AI stock market surge, according to UBS.
Jacob King donated clothes to a charity shop, only to spot them being sold outside a Lidl 45 minutes later. He shared his shock on TikTok, sparking debate over charity donations.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves meets big five bank CEOs to discuss limiting economic fallout from Iran war, focusing on mortgage borrowers and energy price rises.
Pensioners must opt out by 11:59pm on September 20, 2026, to stop Winter Fuel Payments of £100-£300; those with income over £35,000 face HMRC reclaim.
Parents can get up to £200 toward school uniform costs via grants in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and some English councils. Eligibility varies by region and income.
Elia Hills, a 19-year-old OnlyFans model earning $100,000 monthly, warns women against joining the platform due to grueling 100-hour weeks, abuse, and stigma.
Central bank chiefs from UK, US and EU to hold war game simulating collapse of a major bank, addressing risks from AI and private credit.
Parents spend 38 minutes a day negotiating chores and hygiene with kids, losing 35% of debates, equating to 10 full days annually, research reveals.
A DWP benefit change will see 60,000 more unpaid carers qualify for Carer's Allowance of up to £340 a month after the earnings threshold increased to £204 a week.