DWP confirms early benefit payments for Christmas
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.
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.
Derby County are closing in on a permanent £350,000 transfer for Birmingham City defender Dion Sanderson. Get the latest on the January move and what it means for both clubs.
Manchester City have decided against selling goalkeeper James Trafford in January, dealing a blow to Aston Villa, Wolves, Newcastle and Tottenham's transfer plans.
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.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies is preparing for a crucial January transfer window, targeting at least three key signings and making decisions on two loan players. Get the full analysis.
Aston Villa are battling Tottenham and Newcastle for Brentford's £61m striker Igor Thiago. His signing could be the decisive factor in Villa's stunning Premier League title challenge. Read the latest.
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.
Aston Villa are targeting a new striker in January. We analyse why a £50m move for Brentford's Igor Thiago is a risk and why Eintracht Frankfurt's Jonathan Burkardt could be a masterstroke for Unai Emery's Champions League chase.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are planning a crucial January transfer window to escape relegation. We analyse four likely signings and four unlikely deals for Rob Edwards's side.
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.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa are linked with several stars for the January window. We assess four possible signings, including a £50m striker, and five deals that look unlikely.
Aston Villa could reportedly sell star striker Ollie Watkins for £35m in January. We examine why this would be a disastrous move for the club's ambitions. Read our analysis.
Wolves' long-term goalkeeping target Christos Mandas addresses transfer speculation. The Greek international could be available for just £6m in January as Wolves seek defensive stability.
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.
Eiran Cashin's loan at Birmingham City is at risk as the defender struggles for game time. Brighton may recall their £9m asset in January. Read the latest on his future.
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!
Aston Villa's pursuit of striker Ivan Toney hits a major hurdle. Get the latest update on why a January move now seems unlikely and who Villa could target instead.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has issued his verdict on the upcoming January transfer window. Read his full comments and analysis of Villa's squad needs here.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has described the upcoming January transfer window as 'critical' for the club's Championship promotion ambitions. Blues sit eighth, just five points off second.
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.
Aston Villa are reportedly preparing a January move for Crystal Palace's £40m-rated striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. With Palace willing to listen to offers, Villa see a dream chance to add firepower.
Struggling Wolves could propose a swap deal with West Ham, sending goalkeeper Jose Sa to London in exchange for striker Niklas Fullkrug. Could this ignite the January window?
British Gas launches a new fixed energy tariff for Women's Super League fans, guaranteed cheaper than the January Price Cap. Find out how to sign up and save.
Aston Villa are reportedly tracking Sporting CP's Ousmane Diomande, who has an €80m release clause. Could Villa make a January move for the 'valuable asset'?
Liverpool will not recall Harvey Elliott from his Aston Villa loan in January, leaving the midfielder in a difficult situation. Read the latest on his £35m future.
HMRC urges UK taxpayers to file Self Assessment returns before the 31 January deadline. New poll asks if you're an 'early bird' or 'last minute panicker'. Act now on GOV.UK.
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.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has hinted Louie Barry's loan could end early, with the Aston Villa forward injured and attracting Championship interest. Get the latest transfer news.
Aston Villa could offer Evann Guessand in a swap deal to sign Brentford's prolific striker Igor Thiago for £50m in January, as Unai Emery seeks competition for misfiring Ollie Watkins.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies confirms the club is planning for the January transfer window, targeting a mix of new signings and player sales to strengthen the squad.