DWP confirms Christmas benefit payment date changes
Millions on DWP benefits must note altered payment dates over Christmas and New Year due to bank holidays. Plan your finances now to avoid bill payment issues.
Millions on DWP benefits must note altered payment dates over Christmas and New Year due to bank holidays. Plan your finances now to avoid bill payment issues.
Millions of DWP claimants will see their benefit payments arrive early due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out the new payment dates and what to do if your money is late.
Thousands of children in Middlesbrough will benefit from free festive fun, sports, and healthy meals this Christmas. The Bring It On Boro scheme is back, funded by a £250k grant. Find out how to book.
The DWP has confirmed altered payment dates for State Pensions and benefits over Christmas and New Year. Find out when you'll be paid and which payments are affected.
Royal Mail is upgrading 3,500 postboxes with solar power and parcel tech. Birmingham residents find iconic red boxes taped and 'out of use' during the national rollout.
Furious Strictly Come Dancing viewers point to new online-only voting after two top-scoring couples landed in a shocking bottom two. Discover the fan backlash and judge reactions.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have branded the show 'over' after a shocking dance-off saw two of the series' strongest contestants eliminated. Read the full reaction here.
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed the quarter-final dance-off was one of the most brutal in her nine-year tenure. Find out what happened and who faces elimination.
The DWP confirms altered state pension payment dates in December due to Christmas bank holidays. Find out when your money will arrive to budget effectively.
Millions of UK households face challenges charging electric vehicles at home. Experts reveal the essential kit needed and how to cut costs with smart tariffs.
We put the new Toyota Land Cruiser to the test during Storm Claudia. Discover how this iconic 4x4 handled flooded roads and high winds on a treacherous rural run.
DWP announces altered state pension payment dates for Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and when your money will arrive.
Discover the expert-approved plan to maximise your 2026 annual leave. By strategically booking around bank holidays, you can enjoy 63 days off using just 28 days of leave. Start planning your year of adventures now!
A new NSPCC poll reveals over 60% of adults fear increased child abuse risk at Christmas due to financial stress and alcohol. Learn the warning signs and how to help.
easyJet announces a major new route from Liverpool to Naples for summer 2026, offering affordable travel to Italy's cultural heart. Book now for a direct link to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas. Parcel2Go's new list reveals courier deadlines, with some as early as December 12. Plan now to ensure gifts arrive on time.
Dudley Council plans a tough new anti-social behaviour policy using drones, covert surveillance and mobile units to target illegal off-road bikes and nuisance neighbours. Read the full details.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal makes Strictly Come Dancing history by surviving her fifth dance-off, earning the title 'Queen of the Dance-off'. Discover her witty response to the judges.
Aston Villa vs Wolves, Liverpool vs West Ham, and Nottingham Forest vs Brighton all start at 2:05pm due to Manchester United's early fixture. Discover the scheduling changes.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal made a hilarious dig about her four dance-off appearances on Strictly Come Dancing after facing critique from Anton du Beke. Read the full story.
Travel experts reveal 7 crucial passport checks Brits must complete before Christmas flights. Avoid being turned away at airports with these essential Brexit-era tips.
Sandwell Council approves new Continental Market off-licence on Bearwood Road despite residents' concerns about antisocial behaviour and public safety risks in the area.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 begins in Burton-upon-Trent. Discover the first confirmed stops and festive details for this year's 15-stop tour.
Openreach begins UK landline shutdown with 12 locations first on the cut-off list. The move to full-fibre digital infrastructure will see 4,600 exchanges closed nationwide.
Next's new £26 sleeveless drape top is the ultimate versatile wardrobe staple, flying off shelves as shoppers snap up all five colours for parties and the office.
Lara Simpson, struck off for faking cancer and her own death, is reportedly still teaching children privately. Discover the shocking details of her elaborate deception.
Strictly Come Dancing sees La Voix quit series 23 due to a training injury, forcing major schedule changes including the scrapping of the dance-off. Discover all the latest exits.
Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool special sees only six couples compete after La Voix's injury. Bookies tip Balvinder Sopal as the favourite to be eliminated. Read the latest odds and news.
Households on Universal Credit and four other benefits could be eligible for a one-off DWP Budgeting Advance of up to £812 for emergency costs. Check your eligibility now.
Thousands more UK households face increased costs as schools adopt two-week half-term breaks. Discover the impact on childcare and family finances.