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Anika Wells and Troye Sivan named on Time100 Next rising stars list
Federal communications minister Anika Wells and musician Troye Sivan have been named to Time's annual list of the world's most influential rising stars.
May bank holiday DWP payment date changes confirmed for benefits and pensions
Millions of UK households relying on DWP benefits and state pensions face altered deposit schedules ahead of the upcoming May bank holidays.
Diddy Captured on Cellphone Amid Reports of Luxurious Prison Lifestyle
Leaked footage and former inmate accounts allege that incarcerated music mogul Sean Diddy Combs maintains a luxurious daily routine at FCI Fort Dix.
Louise Haigh says donations cap under consideration after Reform windfall
The UK government is actively reviewing sweeping political donation caps following a record £72 million windfall for Reform UK.
Andy Burnham says he could go all the way and rejoin EU
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated his administration is prepared to consider every option regarding the UK's relationship with Brussels, acknowledging Britain could rejoin the European Union.
Andy Burnham vows to end pensions triple lock to pay for free social care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to adjust the state pension triple lock from April 2030 to fund a new free-at-the-point-of-use social care system.
State pension triple lock to be replaced with adjusted rules from 2030
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the state pension triple lock will be replaced with an adjusted uprating mechanism from April 2030 to fund a National Care Service.
Andy Burnham unveils Great British Grid plan to lower energy bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the Great British Grid initiative at the Labour party conference to overhaul electricity infrastructure and tackle rising consumer bills.
Living Wage Foundation finds third of low-paid UK workers have no savings
Nearly a third of low-paid UK workers now possess zero savings, leaving millions severely exposed to financial shocks amid rising costs.
Florida Governor Candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly Fact-Checked at Summit
At the WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit, Florida gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly debated affordability and faced PolitiFact checks.
HMRC clarifies State Pension tax rules
HMRC has reaffirmed that the State Pension is legally taxable, clarifying rules as rising payments push retirees toward the frozen personal allowance threshold.
Morning Call Guild walks off job in 1-day strike
The Morning Call Guild walked off the job in a one-day strike to protest low wages, pay disparities, and corporate cost-cutting by owner Alden Global Capital.
Asda data shows UK household spending power falls to six‑month low
UK household spending power has dropped to a six-month low as surging essential costs outpace ordinary wage increases, according to fresh Asda data.
British home price increases to lag inflation this year and next
New polling data reveals British home price increases will lag behind wider inflation this year and next as high borrowing costs constrain buyer demand.
Donald Trump faces press freedom backlash over White House media ban
Donald Trump is facing an intensifying press freedom backlash after moving to ban several major news organizations from the White House.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% further complicates Bank of England meeting
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August due to soaring fuel and energy costs, increasing pressure on policymakers as they prepare their interest rate decision.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as petrol prices and airfares surge
UK consumer price inflation climbed to 3.1% in August, driven by surging fuel costs and airfares, raising pressure on the Bank of England ahead of its rate decision.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% in August as fuel costs surge
UK inflation climbed back above three per cent in August driven by soaring fuel costs, placing renewed pressure on households and the Bank of England.
Searchlight Institute proposes universal free school meals
The Searchlight Institute has proposed a sweeping federal plan to provide universal free breakfasts and lunches to every public school student nationwide.
UK government faces backlash over plans to seize asylum seekers' jewellery
The UK government is facing heavy political backlash over sweeping immigration reforms that include plans to seize high-value assets and jewellery from asylum seekers.