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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.

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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.

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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.

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Octopus Energy issues 'massive' energy bill update for UK households

Octopus Energy is seeing customers clamour for heat pumps, solar panels and EVs.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Key details as teen shot in Birmingham park

Boy of 15 rushed to hospital after late-night attack as police hunt gunman

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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.

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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

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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

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BBC Race Across the World star requests to 'finish race alone'

The series airs each Thursday on BBC One at 8pm

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Call 999 immediately if you see missing Mia from Birmingham

Mia, 12, has vanished from Acocks Green

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Major UK bank in talks over being sold - 250,000 customers affected

It is in talks about a potential sale