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People who earn over £10,608 denied DWP payments after rule change
It remains the lowest benefit of its kind
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UK faces two weeks of 'above normal' sunshine with temperatures rising 10C
Maps from WX Charts, based on the GFS modelling system, show improving conditions between April 20 and April 22.
Manhunt launched after woman attacked in alleyway attack
The woman was struck on her head by a man thought to have been wearing a face covering
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Eamonn Holmes rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke
The former ITV This Morning star, 66, fell ill on Tuesday and has been on a ward since then.
Grand National 2026 supercomputer predicts winner and 1-2-3-4-5 with I Am Maximus pipped
The 1-2-3-4 have been named by the supercomputer ahead of the huge race in the North West at 4pm.
Octopus Energy issues 'massive' energy bill update for UK households
Octopus Energy is seeing customers clamour for heat pumps, solar panels and EVs.
Grand National trends point to one horse with ‘perfect profile’ to win
Experts have looked at the odds, age of the horse, experience in the Grand National, and weight of the runner too.
Grand National Day 2026 non-runners as 9 horses pull out at Aintree
I Am Maximus, the 2024 winner, heads to Aintree on Saturday as favourite to triumph again
Dogs must pass 10 checks or risk ban in UK breed crackdown - full list
The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for animal welfare developed the Innate Health Assessment, which includes some visual health checks.
Key details as teen shot in Birmingham park
Boy of 15 rushed to hospital after late-night attack as police hunt gunman
UK households with daffodils in garden urged to do simple task in April
Gardeners are urged to deadhead the faded flowers once they've finished blooming.
Birmingham park shooting as teen rushed to hospital
The 15-year-old victim was rushed to hospital with gunshot injuries, where he remains in a stable condition
Midland scammers targeting victims born before this year as account holders 'in tears'
Officers believe criminals have a marketing list and are targeting a specific group of people
BBC Race Across the World star requests to 'finish race alone'
The series airs each Thursday on BBC One at 8pm
Grand National 2026 favourite to win and 1-2-3-4 for Aintree race
BBC Radio 5 Live's John Hunt and Gina Bryce have given fans the rundown
DWP under fire over 'unfair' state pension change now being enforced
From Monday, April 6, the state pension from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rising.
DWP makes 'quiet' change to state pension - and it is just the start
The state pension age began to rise from Monday, April 6, under a DWP shake-up.
Three Grand National 2026 horses pull out as final line-up for race confirmed
I Am Maximus, the 2024 winner, will attempt to win his second Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.
Call 999 immediately if you see missing Mia from Birmingham
Mia, 12, has vanished from Acocks Green
Major UK bank in talks over being sold - 250,000 customers affected
It is in talks about a potential sale