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A £100 payment to help pensioners with the winter fuel cut has been confirmed. (Image: Getty) State pensioners in are set to receive a one-off £100 payment to help with bills after the was cut for millions. Gordon Lyons, Northern Ireland’s Minister for Communities, criticised the Government’s decision to make the benefit means-tested but acknowledged … Read more

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has raised the alarm across its social media channels, issuing an urgent caution to millions on benefits like , Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), , or Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA). Scammers are sending texts in a bid to nab their “personal or financial details”. The warned via Twitter … Read more

undefined (Image: ITV) Money-saving guru Martin Lewis has highlighted a little-known council tax discount that could benefit those living with dementia, revealing that many local authorities are oblivious to the potential savings for vulnerable individuals and their families. The financial whizz emphasised the importance of an official diagnosis to access what’s known as a severe … Read more

The governor of the Bank of England has blamed the election of and the UK budget for recent increases in the cost of fixed rate mortgages. Andrew Bailey told MPs this morning, Tuesday, November 19, that the cost of borrowing between financial institutions, which is measured through so-called swap rates or the swap curve, has … Read more

No.10 says that the roles are replacing departed staff and are not new. (Image: Getty) A job advert for 4 housekeepers to work at number 10 has been ridiculed by members of the The job is believed to be located in the working building, the workplace of dozens of , rather than the PM’s flat … Read more

Prince Andrew currently lives at Royal Lodge in Windsor (Image: GETTY) ‘s future is said to be hanging in the balance as King Charles is set to make a major decision in coming weeks, it has been reported. The disgraced royal and the 76-year-old monarch are still seemingly at odds over whether Andrew should be … Read more

Crackdown on ‘cannabis odour problem’ in Harry and Meghan’s neighbourhood (Image: Getty) and s beach town in is among parts of the state continuing to suffer from a scourge of farms creating “intolerable” smells, according to reports. The couple, who moved to the US four years ago after stepping down from their duties as senior … Read more

Delivery riders at increased danger (Image: Getty) Better protection is needed for Britain’s army of takeaway delivery riders after a sudden spike in attacks over recent months. New laws to protect retail staff are set to come into force next year but those making outside deliveries are set to be excluded. In response online food … Read more

Princess Anne has carried the most royal engagements this year (Image: Getty) was crowned as she has carried out a total of 217 engagements so far in 2024, with , a new study has revealed. The Princess Royal has been topping the number of royal engagements undertaken annually for four years now, as she’s consistently … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than 20 riders were suspended in midair for hours after a Knott’s Berry Farm ride malfunctioned Monday afternoon. Guests at the Southern California theme park were stuck on the Sol Spin ride after technical difficulties caused it to stop at about 2:00 p.m., a park spokesperson said. The … Read more