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.
A Nottingham mum-of-three will see her Universal Credit rise to £32,480 a year after Labour scraps the two-child benefit cap. She says the change will make her 'big family dream' a reality.
A Welsh family will see their Universal Credit rise to £2,770 a month after Labour's Budget scrapped the two-child limit. Discover how the change impacts 560,000 families.
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
Labour's new rule means pensioners with only state income won't pay tax from 2027, but critics warn of unfairness for those who saved. Discover the full impact.
A major DWP policy shift sees benefits rise for families. A Leicestershire mum explains how the change impacts her life and finances. Read the full story.
Universal Credit claimants to receive up to £465 more per year after government rule change. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces budget measures to cut living costs.
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
Major changes to Universal Credit from April 2026 will see some families hundreds better off, while new disability claimants face reduced payments. Get the full breakdown of rates, thresholds, and key dates.
Millions on Universal Credit will see a 6.2% payment increase from April, while disability top-ups face cuts. Get the full details on the welfare shake-up.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 6.2% Universal Credit rise above inflation, plus an end to the two-child benefit cap. Find out how the changes affect you.
James Ransone, famed for playing Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire, has passed away at 46. Tributes pour in for the star of IT Chapter Two and Sinister. Read the full story.
Former BBC Pebble Mill producer Jane McLean has passed away, prompting heartfelt tributes from friends and colleagues. Remembering her legacy on iconic shows.
Cheryl Drew, once labelled the 'benefits queen' for claiming £60k a year for 15 kids, now criticises Labour's plan to scrap the two-child benefit cap. She says handouts don't always help. Read her story.
Labour's Culture Secretary is reviewing BBC funding, with free TV licences for those on benefits among options. Could a £174.50 fee change ease the burden on poorer households?
Tributes pour in for Sir Humphrey Burton, the revered BBC Radio 3 broadcaster who died at 94. His family confirmed the sad news in an emotional statement.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launches a decade review of the BBC's funding, considering adverts and subscription tiers. Have your say in the public consultation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes income tax thresholds for 3 years, creating a 'two-tier' pension tax system. Critics warn it penalises savers. Read the full analysis.
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
Beloved BBC Radio Essex presenter Dave Monk has died aged 72, one year after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Tributes pour in for the broadcaster of 40 years. Read his final, inspiring message.
A rare fully gold King Charles III two bees £1 coin, a minting error, is being valued at over £1,000 by collectors. Discover the details of this unique find.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
The BBC's annual report discloses its highest-paid stars' salaries for 2024/25, with Gary Lineker earning £1.35m. The figures emerge as the broadcaster faces intense scrutiny over its corporate culture.
Strictly Come Dancing's Alex Kingston discovered her husband had been secretly taking salsa lessons to become her new dance partner after her emotional exit from the BBC show.
Residents of James Turner Street in Birmingham give their mixed reactions to the Budget, with some welcoming extra funds and others calling the plans 'daft'.
Richard Madeley launched a furious attack on Strictly Come Dancing judges, claiming EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal has been consistently underscored. Read the full story.
The BBC licence fee is projected to reach £197 by 2030, while over a million households stop paying. Discover the funding crisis facing the national broadcaster.
Rhianon Elizabeth from Leeds announces plans for third child after Labour government removes two-child benefit cap. Read about the controversial reaction and policy changes.