Rachel Reeves slammed as extra benefits dished out to second wives in polygamous marriages
EXCLUSIVE: The TaxPayers’ Alliance says it is ‘astounding’ that the money is handed out to additional spouses. Rachel Reeves has been criticised after benefits were increased for individuals in polygamous marriages (Image: Getty) The DWP is handing out more than £6,000…
Only an idiot would think this latest wheeze from Keir Starmer is a good idea
How the PM can suggest this with a straight face is beyond me. Only an idiot would agree with this man (Image: Getty) As calamity Reeves botches another budget, PM Keir Starmer declares he wants us to draw closer to the…
New ban hitting wood burners announced as fireplace rules made more strict
A new ban on wood burners is on the table with stricter rules for fireplace use also in the pipeline. A new ban is set to hit some types of log and wood burner (Image: Getty) A ban on some wood…
David Lammy in embarrassing u-turn as fury explodes over jury trials
The Justice Secretary told MPs judges will decide guilt in cases “with a likely sentence of three years or less” in new so-called “Swift Court”. Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy during a court visit (Image: PA) David Lammy…
Warning issued to anyone with a gas hob in kitchen in December
Anyone who has a gas hob in their kitchen has been issued a stark warning as the temperatures drop in December. Gas hobs have been linked to a reduction in life expectancy (Image: Getty) Households are being warned about the risks…
New bin collections announced for households in England
New bin collections have been announced for households in England and are set to come into force in just a few months’ time. Households will get a new bin collection in 2026 (Image: Getty) New bin collections are set to be…
Universal Credit households can get £1,200 bonus from HMRC
HMRC provides a bonus payment to eligible households. The Help to Save scheme gives savers a 50p bonus for every £1 saved (Image: Getty) Households across the UK receiving Universal Credit can get a bonus payment of up to £1,200 from HM…
Older state pensioners born in these years paid extra 25p in pension
The 25p additional payment is included in the DWP’s benefits list for April 2026. The 25p payment for pensioners over 80 has never been adjusted for inflation (Image: Getty) State pensioners over the age of 80 who retired before 2016 are…
Single households over 25 to get £297 extra per year from DWP
An uprating will give eligible households an extra boost of cash. Rachel Reeves has confirmed an increase to the Universal Credit Standard Allowance from April 2026 (Image: Getty) Single households over the age of 24 are set to receive up to…
UK households given £100 cost of living supermarket vouchers in December
UK households can get £100 in supermarket vouchers to spend this December. Supermarket vouchers are being given out in some parts of the country (Image: Getty) Households in on part of the UK are being offered up to £100 in cost…