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Full list of everyone who automatically qualifies for a free bus pass in the UK
Travel
Full list of those eligible for one of two types of bus passes that grants free travel
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DWP sends letters to 370,000 women urging them to check State Pension
DWP
The latest data shows 493,813 people have used the online tool at GOV.UK to check if they are missing HRP from their State Pension
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This £26 three-course Trafford Centre meal was worth every penny
The Trafford Centre
"I was blown away"
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DWP payment of £327 per month if you look after a parent for this many hours
DWP
The Department for Work and Pension can provide extra financial support for those helping to look after their parent
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Millions of families to get HMRC Child Benefit boost from Monday April 7
Benefits
Child Benefit is currently worth £25.60 a week for your first child, then £16.95 a week for any additional child you have - but rates are set to rise from April 7
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How to ensure you’re getting paid the right amount at work following minimum wage rise
Employment
Millions of workers are set to see more cash in their next pay
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State pensioners could get extra £1,310 with 15-minute DWP check
State pension
State pension payments will be increasing this month
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State pensioners in line for £230 benefit from Sunday
State pension
Pensioners will get the extra benefit in their bank account from Sunday, April 6
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This 35p buy from Aldi or Tesco is key to clearing weeds off your drive
Shopping
It's such a simple and effective way to get the job done
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NS&I may boost Premium Bonds rates to meet new target
Money
The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds has been cut again
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Lidl loses cheapest crown to supermarket and it's not Aldi
Shopping
The retailer is working out cheaper than the budget supermarkets for a basket of essentials
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Four types of PIP claimants with highest chance of £749 award
PIP
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed proposed plans to reform Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
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The major UK tax change coming in next week affecting thousands of people
Politics
From April 6, the current rules for the taxation of non-UK domiciled people in the UK will end
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Major DWP Universal Credit rule change will come into force next week affecting 1.2 million families 
Universal Credit
The amount of money taken from Universal Credit payments to repay debts is reducing this month
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DWP rule change will see thousands more eligible for £333 monthly benefit from Monday
DWP
The earnings limit for Carer's Allowance is going up from next week, meaning thousands of people will be better off
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DWP estimates 370,000 people could lose PIP claim under major changes
DWP
The DWP has published its latest PIP impact assessment, which includes the UK Government's controversial eligibility rule changes to the daily living component of the benefit
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New DWP measures to clamp down on fraudulent PIP claims
DWP
DWP said it is committed to tackling fraud and error within the benefits system
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Married couples could raise personal tax threshold to £13,830 with backdated application
Money
The tax-free Personal Allowance has been frozen for years on end and unless there's an unexpected u-turn from the government, is set to remain stuck at its current levels for at least another four years, until 2028
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Free bus passes for over 60s update as new DfT statement makes funding suggestion
Politics
The Department for Transport has issued a response to campaigners who want the same automatic concession as those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to be extended to over 60s in England
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15 job categories 'not guaranteed' to get the National Minimum Wage amid April rise
Money
The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates have increased, but not every employee is guaranteed this basic pay
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89pc of UK workers unhappy with their current pay
Cost Of Living
The findings come as prices increase across the country
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Six everyday UK products set to soar in cost as a result of Donald Trump's tariffs
Cost of living
New tariffs could force car prices up, while prices of everyday items could be impacted by US import taxes
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Families 'devastated' as popular play centre suddenly shuts after 14 years
Manchester Family
The owner of the centre said she'd 'simply run out of options' after 'struggling to keep our heads above water'
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HMRC benefit increases happening in April 2025 including child benefit and minimum wage - full list of rates
HMRC
Different HMRC benefits, along with the National Minimum Wage, are increasing this month - full list of new rates
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FilmAn underrated Clint Eastwood film that he made when he was 88 is airing on TV tonightEastwood is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest filmmakers
Donald Trump press conference halted after medical emergency occurs
Donald Trump
The incident happened moments after Dr Mehmet Oz’s swearing-in as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service
Horror moment saw woman, 25, 'partially decapitate' herself on holiday in Turkey
Real Life
Becca Reed, 25, was on holiday with a friend in Turkey when the horrific accident happened
UK travel firm suddenly shuts down after 59 years and cancels all holidays
Holidays
Award-winning Balkan Holidays has announced it has ceased trading - and all bookings have been scrapped
Mum, 23, given 18 months to live after 'out of the blue' incident at pub meal
Real Life
Young mum Sophie White, 23, has been given a devastating diagnosis
Coronation StreetCoronation Street's Jenny Connor sobbing as emotional exit confirmed in ITV soapThere's a big emotional outpouring for the Rovers Return landlady in the show next week
What time the Pope's funeral takes place today and where to watch it in the UK
World news
Pope Francis will be laid to rest in Rome this morning
Full list of licence plate rules that could land drivers with fine of up to £1,000
Motoring
There are strict rules in place for number plates for all cars within the UK
Celebrity Big Brother fans 'work out' real reason why Jack P Shepherd won
Celebrity Big Brother
Viewers were left stunned by the Corrie actor's victory
Celebrity Big Brother viewers 'let down' by Jack P Shepherd victory as 'housemate robbed'
Celebrity Big Brother
The Corrie actor was voted as the 2025 winner of the ITV reality show
FilmAn underrated Clint Eastwood film that he made when he was 88 is airing on TV tonightEastwood is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest filmmakers
Manchester United striker sends Ruben Amorim message after surprise return to academy
Manchester United FC
Man Utd U21s won 4-2 against Everton in the Premier League 2 play-offs on Friday and Ethan Wheatley scored a brace.
Manchester United suffer major injury setback
Manchester United injury news
Diogo Dalot has been an ever-present for Man United for the best part of three-and-a-half years since he returned from his loan with AC Milan.
Donald Trump press conference halted after medical emergency occurs
Donald Trump
The incident happened moments after Dr Mehmet Oz’s swearing-in as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service
Seven players could miss Man United vs Athletic Bilbao Europa League semi-final
Manchester United injury news
Athletic Bilbao host Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final next Thursday in a huge match for both teams
Coronation StreetCoronation Street's Jenny Connor sobbing as emotional exit confirmed in ITV soapThere's a big emotional outpouring for the Rovers Return landlady in the show next week
What time the Pope's funeral takes place today and where to watch it in the UK
World news
Pope Francis will be laid to rest in Rome this morning
Nottingham Forest rejected me - so I made history at Man City instead
Manchester City FC
Manchester City are looking to sign a Nottingham Forest player, and they once did amazingly from signing one Forest let go
"I'm ashamed, I'm so sorry" - The players who got an apology from Pep Guardiola at Man City
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola usually conducts his man-management in private - but sometimes he feels the need to let the public in and even apologise to certain players.
Full list of licence plate rules that could land drivers with fine of up to £1,000
Motoring
There are strict rules in place for number plates for all cars within the UK