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Benefits card plan explained: who could lose 30% of Universal Credit?

Helene Ball in her rear garden in George Road, Matlock.

Gran, 81, wins £50k council fight over blocked garden access

Andy Burnham as he returns to the House of Commons to take up his seat after winning the Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham to reveal economic credentials following PM's resignation

Labour party MP Andy Burnham leaves The Edge in Wigan with his wife Marie-France Van Heel (right) and their daughter Rosie after winning the Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election with 55% of the vote

Petrol and diesel prices have fallen - and could keep dropping - following the Iran peace deal

Petrol and diesel prices fall following Iran peace deal

Labour Party candidate Andy Burnham leaving the Community Sports Club in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, after an eve-of-poll rally ahead of the Ashton-in-Makerfield by-election

Makerfield by-election: Polls open in crunch vote for Labour Party

A man displays a polling station sign in Greenwich in London during the local elections on May 7, 2026

By-elections England, Scotland, Wales: 77 council seats up for grabs

One in seven adults trust Government ministers to decide which social media platforms are appropriate for children, with more expressing confidence in parents, regulators and schools, a survey has found

Social media ban for under-16s: PM to set out sweeping reforms

A student receiving an injection in the sports hall at the University of Kent in Canterbury after an outbreak of meningitis on the campus

Meningitis B vaccine rollout - who is eligible

As Defence Secretary John Healey resigns, who is his wife, do they have children, what has he said? Photo: Getty Images

As Defence Secretary John Healey resigns, who is his wife?

MPs are set to debate the possibility of a permanent national monument to honour Sir David Attenborough, after a petition received almost 90,000 signatures

David Attenborough statue: Calls for monument to ‘national treasure’

In a poll of 2,000 parents, who have children aged 12 to 17, more than half chose harmful or inappropriate content as their number one concern when it comes to their child's wellbeing, the British Board of Film Classification said in May.

Under-16s social media ban: PM set to unveil plans in days

Andy Burnham makes a speech surrounded by supporters at the launch of his campaign as Labour's candidate for the Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham admits he would challenge Labour leadership

Police bodycam footage during the handcuffing of student Henry Nowak as he lay dying after being stabbed by killer Vickrum Digwa

PM “felt sick” watching footage of Henry Nowak being handcuffed

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan during press day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Mayor of London to back ban on social media for under-16s

A union has said flexible working is still “stigmatised” and it is driving parents of young children out of work.

Parents driven out of jobs by lack of flexible working, union warns

The Government has outlined plans to cut tariffs applied to 125 “everyday essentials”

Household staples tariff cut: List of “everyday essentials” included
A price drop is on the cards for household staples including baked beans and olive oil - see the full list of “everyday essentials” set for a tariff cut, also including candied fruit, pickled peppers and fonio.
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As Jenny Gilruth is appointed Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, who is her wife Kezia Dugdale, do they have children? Photo: Getty Images

Jenny Gilruth is Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, who is her wife?

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham outside his house in Warrington, Cheshire

Andy Burnham: Sir Keir Starmer’s challenger - life, wife & politics

The Sunday Times Rich List has revealed the wealthiest individuals and families in the UK. Left to right: Top: Sir Jim Ratcliffe, King Charles, David and Victoria Beckham. Bottom: J K Rowling, Liam and Noel Gallagher, Sir James Dyson.

Sunday Times Rich List 2026: Wealthiest people in the UK revealed

Wes Streeting resigns: How old is he, where was he educated, who is his partner Joe Dancey? Photo: Getty Images

Wes Streeting resigns: How old is he, where was he educated?

Is Wes Streeting challenging Sir Keir Starmer: Could Andy Burnham or Angela Rayner be the next Labour leader? Photos: Getty Images

Could Angela Rayner or Wes Streeting be the next Labour leader, odds

As Angela Rayner says she has been ‘cleared by HMRC over tax affairs’ a look at her partner, kids and height. Photo: Getty Images

Who is Angela Rayner's partner, how many kids does she have?

Angela Rayner speaking during a reception at the National Growth Debate in April

Angela Rayner did not deliberately avoid paying taxes on Brighton flat

Is Wes Streeting planning to resign, who is his partner Joe Dancey, where do they live? ealth Secretary Wes Streeting leaves 10 Downing Street following a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on May 13, 2026 in London. Photo: Getty Images

Is Wes Streeting planning to resign, who is his partner Joe Dancey?

What time is the King’s Speech, what is it expected to include, will Sir Keir Starmer resign? King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, reads the King's Speech from the The Sovereign's Throne in the House of Lords chamber, during the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament, on July 17, 2024 in London, England. King Charles III delivers the King's Speech setting out the new Labour government's policies and proposed legislation for the coming parliamentary session. (Photo by Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

What time is the King’s Speech, what is it expected to include?

What did Jess Phillips say in her resignation letter, who is her husband, do they have children? Photo: Getty Images

What did Jess Phillips say in resignation letter, who is her husband?

Who is Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France van Heel, where did they meet, do they have children? Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Who is Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France van Heel, do they have kids?
Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner made reference to Andy Burnham in her statement.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in Waterloo, London, as he sets out the next steps he is taking in his plan to build a stronger, fairer Britain

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to face Cabinet this morning

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking to the media after meeting Labour Party members on Saturday (May 9)

PM's speech revealing “hope, urgency and exactly whose side we are on”

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets Labour Party members at Kingsdown Methodist Church Hall in Ealing

Prime Minister says “tough days like this” strengthen his resolve

Reform UK, Green Party and Liberal Democrats up amid considerable losses for Labour and Conservatives

Election results: Considerable losses for Labour and Conservatives

Ballot boxes and signs are dispatched to polling stations around Edinburgh ahead of the Scottish Elections

Election day: Everything you need to know as UK goes to the polls

When polls close in England, Scotland and Wales at 10pm on Thursday May 7, most ballot boxes will be stored until the following morning, when counting will begin for the majority of contests

Local elections: Estimated declaration times for all May 7 elections

Hereditary peers have left the House of Lords for last time as this parliamentary session is prorogued

Hereditary peers leave House of Lords for last time - here's why

US Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson applaud as King Charles III arrives to address members of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate during a joint meeting of Congress

King Charles speech to Congress: Monarch’s subtle swipes at Trump

King Charles III addresses members of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate during a joint meeting of Congress, as they mark the 250th anniversary of independence, at the United States Capitol in Washington DC

King Charles’ best jokes during speech to congress

As Morgan McSweeney gives evidence on the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, who is his wife? Photo: Getty Images

Who is Morgan McSweeney's wife as he gives evidence to MP's?

Farmers warn trail hunting ban would end 'irreplaceable' fallen stock service

Farmers warn trail hunting ban would end 'irreplaceable' service

Donald Trump has said the Duke of Sussex “is not speaking for the UK”

Donald Trump says Prince Harry “is not speaking for the UK”

As Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to Ben Huntley who cared for his late brother Nick Starmer, when is St George's Day 2026? Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a reception marking St George's Day at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 20, 2026. (Photo by Phil Noble / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

When is St George's Day as Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to nurse?

The smoking bill which has today cleared parliament will see a complete ban on the sale of tobacco in the UK introduced

Tobacco and Vapes Bill to introduce complete ban on smoking

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How ‘legal bullying’ is silencing journalists and harming democracy

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer makes a statement on the Middle East in the House of Commons

British forces planning military mission to re-open Strait of Hormuz

HMRC is sending pensioners a winter fuel payment - and then asking for it back, if the recipient earns more than £35,000 a year

HMRC sends letters to pensioners on paying back winter fuel payment

Lord Peter Mandelson facing £300 fine after urinating in the street

Lord Peter Mandelson facing £300 fine after urinating in the street

Photo issued by the Ministry of Defence of Russian Kilo class submarine Krasnodar

Europe needs to “inflict a far higher cost” over Russian spy subs

Disruption to petrol supplies has been caused by Iran's stranglehold on oil tankers passing through the key international shipping route in the Straight of Hormuz, sending prices at the pumps soaring

Oil costs fall sharply following Middle East ceasefire

Sir Keir Starmer has criticised a music festival for allowing West to headline, after the American rapper's Nazi messaging

Wireless Festival tickets to go on sale amid Kanye West controversy

NHS resident doctors protesting outside Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle

Doctors strike: Planned six-day strike over jobs and pay begins

From Monday, new claimants for the health element of universal credit will get a lower rate of £217.26 a month

Benefits and pensions changes coming in this week

ew rules for household waste and recycling have come into force as part of efforts to standardise collections across England

New bin and recycling rules explained changes come into force

Reform UK's Matt Goodwin made allegations of 'family voting' in the Gorton and Denton by-election

“No evidence” of family voting found in Gorton and Denton by-election

Vehicles queue to fill up at a petrol station in Eastville, Bristol

Energy blackouts and rationing: Government questioned over fuel supply

As former Torp MP Crispin Blunt has pleaded guilty to possessing illegal drugs, is he related to Emily Blunt? Photos: Getty Images

Crispin Blunt pleads guilty, is he related to Emily Blunt?

Flooding near Tempsford in Bedfordshire, as the countryside village has been identified as a site for the construction of a new town.

Locations of seven new UK towns revealed by government

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said, “a good employer doesn’t build their business on the back of unpaid wages"

Companies named and shamed for not paying minimum wage

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