Community
Labour urged to make all state pensioners exempt from council tax
A new parliamentary petition demands the Labour government and local councils exempt all state pensioners from council tax to ease financial pressures. Over 4,000 have signed.
Business
UK House Prices Dip 0.4% in December as West Midlands Shows Resilience
UK house prices fell 0.4% month-on-month in December 2025, with annual growth slowing to 0.6%. Discover how the West Midlands and other regions performed and the 2026 outlook.
Culture
Stephen King's Banned Book: Why He Vowed Rage Will Never Return
Stephen King banned his own novel Rage after it was linked to multiple US school shootings. Discover the chilling reason behind his decision and why it will never be republished.
Politics
DWP Confirms Universal Credit Health Top-Up Slashed by Half from April 2026
The DWP confirms a near 50% cut to the Universal Credit health top-up for new claimants from April 2026, sparking criticism from MPs and disability groups. Read the full details.
Sport
Health
PIP Claims: Top 5 Conditions Revealed by DWP
New DWP data shows psychiatric disorders account for 39% of Personal Independence Payment claims. Discover the most common qualifying conditions and how PIP support works.
Jesy Nelson reveals twins' SMA diagnosis
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson shares emotional news that her twin daughters have Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Read her heartbreaking story and the family's fight.
Motability VAT and Insurance Tax Changes Confirmed
The DWP and Treasury have detailed upcoming tax changes to the Motability scheme, set to save over £1bn. Find out how the reforms will affect users and taxpayers.
Mother loses 8.5 stone without weight loss jabs
Danielle Davies, 35, transformed her life by losing 8.5 stone after feeling like a 'catfish'. Discover her simple calorie-counting and fitness journey that led to a size 8-10.
GP leaves UK after racist abuse, moves to Canada
Dr Saad Khan, a Pakistani-born GP, has relocated to Canada after facing racial slurs from patients in Kettering. He cites a broken system and a desire for a better life. Read his full story.