Co-op refuses will services over Russian birthplace
A UK resident born in Russia was denied will-writing services by the Co-op, despite holding British citizenship. The firm cites strict sanctions compliance. Read the full story.
A UK resident born in Russia was denied will-writing services by the Co-op, despite holding British citizenship. The firm cites strict sanctions compliance. Read the full story.
British personnel are being withdrawn from a key US air base in Qatar as tensions with Iran escalate. Read the latest on the security precaution and diplomatic fallout.
UK drivers could see fuel prices drop in the coming weeks as Russia extends its ban on fuel exports. The RAC advises motorists to use price checkers to find the best deals.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky meet face-to-face in Florida to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on security guarantees and territorial disputes. Read the latest on the high-stakes peace negotiations.
A major Russian missile and drone barrage hit Kyiv, killing one and wounding 27, just hours before President Zelensky meets Donald Trump for crucial peace negotiations. Read the latest on the attacks and the diplomatic push.
The DWP has issued nearly 200,000 sanctions to migrants on Universal Credit for breaking rules, averaging over 200 per day. Read the full story on the welfare system crackdown.
A mother receiving Universal Credit says her 45-minute commute is unsustainable, impacting her mental health. She fears sanctions if she quits. Read her story and the public's advice.
A high-ranking Russian official has shared a map of 23 UK industrial and military sites, including Derby and Telford, deemed potential targets. Explore the full list and the geopolitical tensions behind the threat.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns Britain to prepare for potential conflict with Russia within five years. A security expert outlines a chilling three-stage scenario for a new world war.
Young Universal Credit claimants risk losing payments if they refuse job offers under strict new DWP rules. The scheme targets 900,000 people to cut the welfare bill. Read the full details.
The DWP announces an £820m plan targeting youth unemployment. Young Universal Credit claimants offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse support risk benefit sanctions.
The DWP is softening Universal Credit sanctions for over 560,000 claimants, replacing payment stoppages with non-financial penalties. Discover the new rules effective from November 26.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will speak with Donald Trump about a controversial US-drafted Ukraine peace plan that allies say needs significant revision. Read the latest developments.
A new report finds DWP sanctions leave claimants worse off than criminal fines, with 86% of appeals overturned. Calls grow for fundamental welfare reform.
Over 622,000 Universal Credit claimants had payments stopped by the DWP for missing interviews. Learn how to avoid sanctions and protect your benefits.
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals new measures targeting benefit claimants who miss appointments, with changes to the 'Way to Work' scheme and tougher sanctions ahead.