1.3 Million Gain Sick Pay as DWP Changes Rules
The DWP is removing the Lower Earnings Limit, making Statutory Sick Pay available to 1.3 million low-paid workers from day one of illness. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.
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New £204 Carer's Allowance Earnings Limit Confirmed
The DWP has increased the Carer's Allowance weekly earnings limit to £204. Experts warn claimants to track pay carefully to avoid losing the benefit. Learn the new rules.
Carer's Allowance earnings threshold rises to £204 a week
The DWP is increasing the Carer's Allowance earnings threshold from April 2026, allowing 1.3 million carers to earn more without losing vital support. Find out how this change could affect you.
NI Consults on HGV Speed Limits and 20mph Zones
A major review of speed limits in Northern Ireland is underway, with proposals to increase HGV limits and expand 20mph zones. Have your say in the 14-week public consultation.
DWP raises Carer's Allowance earnings limit to £204
The DWP has approved changes to Carer's Allowance, raising the weekly earnings limit to £204 and the benefit to £86.45 from April 2026. Learn how to manage the strict weekly assessment to avoid overpayments.
16 million face HMRC side hustle tax crackdown
HMRC's new self-reporting rules target side hustle income from Vinted, Airbnb, and more. Are you declaring your earnings correctly? Check the rules now.
Boots' Omega-3 Supplement Praised for Health Benefits
Boots shoppers hail Seven Seas Omega-3 Fish Oil as 'outstanding', reporting lower eye pressure and reduced joint pain. Discover the 'great price' wellness product making waves.
Save £143 on energy bills with three simple EDF rules
EDF Energy reveals three simple household tweaks can cut energy bills by £143 annually. Tips include thermostat adjustments and switching to LED bulbs. Start saving today!
EDF: Save at least £145 on your energy bills
EDF reveals simple household tweaks to cut energy costs. Lowering your thermostat by one degree could save £145 a year. Act now to reduce your bills.
Historic Drink-Drive Law Change: One Pint Limit Proposed
The UK government is consulting on cutting England's drink-drive limit from 35mcg to 22mcg per 100ml of breath, effectively a one-pint maximum. This major road safety overhaul could also see stricter rules for new drivers.
Glasgow's city-wide 20mph speed limit starts
Glasgow City Council begins a major rollout of a 20mph speed limit across thousands of streets this month. Learn about the safety goals and enforcement challenges.
One Drink Could Exceed New UK Drink-Drive Limit
UK drivers face a stricter drink-drive limit, set to drop to 22 micrograms. Experts warn a single pint could put you over. Learn the new rules and road safety measures.
Nutritionist's 7 foods to lower cholesterol
Nutritionist Anita Wong reveals seven foods to eat twice weekly to help reduce high cholesterol and lower heart disease risk. Get expert dietary advice for a healthier 2026.
Sister knocked out with metal pole in birthday row
William Doyle, 51, attacked his sister after she forgot his birthday present. He avoided jail but received a suspended sentence and a five-year restraining order.
Officer punched in throat in Dudley drink-drive arrest
A man and woman were arrested in Staffordshire after a female officer was assaulted responding to a crash in Lower Gornal. Read the latest on this shocking incident.
Hundreds of Scottish roads face 20mph speed limit
Drivers across Scotland are warned of major speed limit changes, with hundreds of roads set to drop from 30mph to 20mph to improve safety and encourage active travel.
Save £80 a year by draught-proofing, say Octopus and EDF
Energy giants Octopus and EDF urge UK households to seal gaps around doors and windows. This simple step could prevent heat loss and save up to £80 annually on bills.
Taxpayers fund £3bn for Lower Thames Crossing
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits over £3 billion in public funds to the Lower Thames Crossing in the Autumn Budget, aiming to boost the economy by £40bn. Read the full details.
New A45 Speed Cameras Being Calibrated in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council confirms new speed cameras on the A45 Small Heath Highway are being calibrated. Enforcement of the 30mph limit will begin next week to improve safety on this high-risk route.
A45 Small Heath speed cameras: activation date set
New 30mph speed cameras on A45 Small Heath Highway are being calibrated. Enforcement will begin within a week. Full list of Birmingham's new camera sites revealed.
Apple Pay and Google Pay users issued warning over rule change
Millions in the UK will soon set their own contactless payment limits. Experts warn to balance convenience with security. Read the full details.
Claudia Winkleman's £9.4m Net Worth Explored
How much does Claudia Winkleman earn from The Traitors and Strictly? We break down the TV star's £9.4 million net worth and career earnings. Read the full story.
Seven Universal Credit changes coming in 2026
Key DWP Universal Credit changes for 2026 include a 6.2% allowance rise, a halved sickness payment for new claimants, and the scrapping of the two-child limit. Learn what action you need to take.
Drunk Driver Crashes into Garden Wall, Arrested
A motorist significantly over the legal alcohol limit has been arrested after a high-speed collision into a garden wall in Yew Tree. The incident caused major property damage. Read the full story.
New Year's Day Driving: The Hidden Drink-Drive Risk
Rehab experts warn drivers to avoid getting behind the wheel on January 1st after New Year's Eve celebrations, as you could unknowingly be over the legal alcohol limit. Discover the facts and penalties.
Police Issue Stark Drink and Drug Drive Warning
West Midlands Police warns drivers there is no safe alcohol limit as Op Limit patrols continue. Learn the penalties, how to report a drink driver, and how to intervene safely.
Universal Credit to rise by nearly £300 for single claimants
The DWP confirms a £24.76 monthly increase for single Universal Credit claimants from April 2026, part of wider benefit changes and a National Living Wage hike. Discover how the reforms will affect you.
Gen Z 'Not Got the Message' on Drink-Driving
A new poll reveals a worrying gap in Gen Z's understanding of drink-driving dangers, with many seeing it as more acceptable. Read the full findings and expert reaction.
Two pints of Stella exceed drink-drive limit
A TikTok creator's experiment shows how two pints of Stella Artois can put you over the drink-drive limit. Learn the UK laws and the alarming risks of drink-driving.
Reeves Approves £89m for Lower Thames Crossing Road Project
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits final £89m public funds for the Lower Thames Crossing, giving the green light for 2026 construction start. The project aims to open in the early 2030s.
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