Claiming Child Benefit from HMRC can automatically boost your State Pension through National Insurance credits, helping fill gaps in your record. Parents are urged to claim even if they opt out of payments.
HMRC's Rent a Room scheme allows homeowners to earn up to £7,500 tax-free, boosting their personal allowance to £20,070. The standard allowance is £12,570.
Nine in ten families with disabled children on low incomes are digitally excluded, with many cutting back on essentials to afford internet, new research from Family Fund reveals.
Outgoing PM Keir Starmer's road safety strategy introduces mandatory eyesight tests for drivers over 70, with failures leading to licence revocation and driving bans.
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Tina Patricia Orbell, a Birmingham NHS nurse, has been suspended for six months after sharing offensive social media posts including 'stop the boats' and 'deport them all', a misconduct panel ruled.
Adam Sherwood, 57, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting two boys while working as a private tutor in Birmingham.
Universal Credit claimants under 25 face a £138 penalty compared to older recipients, sparking calls for policy change from charities.
The DWP will receive the Timms Review interim report before summer recess in July, focusing on PIP suitability for anxiety, depression, and neurodiversity.
The Hijinx Unity Festival 2026 returns to Llanelli on June 25 with free street theatre, comedy, music, and more, celebrating inclusive arts for all.
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Easyjet has outlined nightly tourist tax fees for UK travellers visiting 21 countries this summer, with charges varying by destination and accommodation type.
The DWP has confirmed a September 28 deadline for the Winter Fuel Payment, with eligible pensioners receiving £200 or £300 payments this year.
Birmingham City secure Jhon Solis but need more midfielders. Potential signings include Ethan Galbraith, Toby Collyer, and Mate Tuboly.
Pensions UK warns the annual income needed for a comfortable retirement has risen to £45,400, putting 90% of workers at risk of not achieving this lifestyle.
Bob Harris, 80, steps down from BBC Radio 2's Sounds Of The 70s and Country Show due to prostate cancer spread to his spine, calling it one of the hardest decisions of his life.
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Younger state pensioners receive an extra £44 per month in June as the new State Pension rises by £11 weekly due to the Triple Lock policy.
Bob Harris, 80, is leaving his BBC Radio 2 shows Sounds Of The 70s and Radio 2 Country due to prostate cancer. He calls it one of the hardest decisions of his life.
Sikh leaders to review ceremonial knife rules after murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. Supreme Sikh Council UK condemns killer's actions and plans education campaign.
DWP announces major recruitment drive to clear Access to Work backlog, speeding up claims for tens of thousands of disabled people.
Superdrug introduces a government-accredited Healthcare Ambassador Accreditation, an eight-week programme for store employees to enhance healthcare expertise.
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Meghan Hillier, 18, learned British Sign Language at Coleg Gwent, transforming her education and social life. The college's Deaf Club and support services helped her connect with the Deaf community.
Catherine, Princess of Wales will visit Italy next week for her first overseas royal trip since cancer treatment. The visit focuses on early childhood development.
Students are using housing deposit savings to pay off student loans as high interest rates cause debt to balloon, with rates capped at 6% from 2026.
A new study reveals that fathers value caregiving more than ever but face economic and social barriers. Many lack workplace support, and traditional beliefs persist.
A teacher on trial for murder and sexual abuse of his adopted baby told a colleague he had harmful thoughts about drowning or suffocating the child, a court heard.
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Edge Hill University student Chelsey Oakes shares her transformation from unemployment to graduating as a mental health nurse, thanks to the Fastrack programme.
Campaigners mark the first anniversary of Harborne Day Centre's controversial shutdown, highlighting the impact of council cuts on vulnerable residents and the upcoming local elections.
Join the 30-day 100 Challenge from April 10 to May 10 to raise funds for supported holidays for adults requiring extra care. Teams of eight complete walking, litter collection, and fruit-eating goals.
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward allocates £4.5 million to Derby to support employment initiatives, aiming to help thousands gain work through adult education and youth apprenticeships.
Cyngor Gwynedd's nearly £4 million centre in Dolgellau will offer training, community resources, and supported-living, with an official opening planned for summer 2026.
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ACL Essex introduces free online 'Getting Ready for Reception' workshops for parents, offering practical tips on bedtime routines, play, and social skills to ease the transition to primary school.
