MPs back benefit boost for 66-year-olds as state pension age increases The Government should look at increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent financial hardship stemming from the “lottery of life” as the state pension age rises to 67, according to a committee of MPs. The Work and Pensions Committee said it is backing calls
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of former MP and minister Ann Widdecombe A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe. The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries. Miss Widdecombe, who was
Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwave Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave. Another record tumbled on Thursday when the UK recorded its eighth day at or above 34C in a calendar
Twelve dead and 23 missing in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires Twelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country. Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a popular holiday destination, were found inside burnt-out vehicles
UK to miss out on £600m in tax due to US exemption, says HMRC The UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures. It confirmed the expected tax reduction as part
‘One rule for one and one rule for another’ – fans react to Quansah suspension England fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico. Supporters on South Beach in Miami, where England face Norway
Vapes to be put in plain packaging to protect children Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children. Health leaders have launched a consultation which also proposes that vape devices can only come in three colours: white, black or grey. The UK-wide proposals
Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78 Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78. A statement from her management said: “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, DSG. “We
Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer. The total means that there are only 81 Labour MPs left who could nominate another contender, the minimum
Bonnie Tyler dies, aged 75 Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website. The Welsh pop star, whose real name is Gaynor Hopkins, died just months after she was treated in intensive care after being placed in an induced coma following an emergency intestinal surgery. In