Martin Lewis' 3 Council Tax Checks for Refunds & Discounts
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals three crucial checks to see if you're overpaying council tax. You could be owed £100s in discounts or a backdated refund of thousands.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals three crucial checks to see if you're overpaying council tax. You could be owed £100s in discounts or a backdated refund of thousands.
Universal Music Group partners with Nvidia to pioneer responsible AI tools for music creation, aiming to protect copyright and prevent generic 'AI slop'. A potential industry blueprint emerges.
The Great British Rail Sale is back for 2026 with over 4 million discounted train tickets. Save 50-70% on journeys across the UK. Book now before the 7-day sale ends!
A reader asked how her 69-year-old sister on benefits can get online. We explain social tariffs, free data schemes, and local help available for affordable internet access in the UK.
Massive savings on Disney and Universal Orlando tickets for 2026 holidays. Book by February 26 for discounts up to £500 on packages. Act now for magical deals!
A huge UK rail flash sale starts today, offering over 4 million discounted train tickets from just £10. Save up to 76% on journeys from January 13 to March 25.
People receiving Universal Credit may be missing out on thousands of pounds in additional support for bills and essentials. Discover the key discounts and funds available now.
The criminals behind Britain's largest ever benefits fraud, who stole £54m to fund lavish lifestyles, have been ordered to repay just a fraction. Read the shocking details.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor on 1 January 2026, marking the start of a bold political project focused on mass participation and universal welfare. Discover how his approach challenges decades of political apathy.
Loveholidays launches a major sale with package holidays from just £17 per person per night. Deals include Portugal, Morocco, and Cyprus. Sale ends 8 Feb 2026. Book now!
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom put on a united front for daughter Daisy, 5, with a festive London outing to a musical and Winter Wonderland, proving their amicable split prioritises family.
A massive UK rail flash sale starts January 6, with over 4 million discounted tickets. Save 50-70% on journeys from January 13 to March 25. Book your cheap train travel now!
While free calls to Santa from payphones are a festive perk, they highlight the essential role of free public goods for vulnerable groups, from transport to libraries. Discover why their value extends far beyond revenue.
Expert reveals the exact times to find yellow sticker bargains at Lidl, Aldi, Asda, M&S, Tesco, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's on Christmas Eve. Save big on your festive feast.
A mother avoided jail but must repay £16,558.61 in fraudulently claimed Universal Credit over 22 years after her children were removed. Read the full court details.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green left the court following a fiery exchange with coach Steve Kerr during a timeout. The pair, who have won four NBA titles together, downplayed the incident after the game.
Full guide to when state benefits and pensions will be paid over the festive period. Check dates for Universal Credit, PIP, Child Benefit and more to manage your budget.
Clara hair styling tools launch in the UK with major Boots discounts. Our review examines if the Anti-Frizz Ionic Slim Hot Brush and other tools offer salon-quality results at a fraction of the price. Discover the verdict.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park, set to open near Bedford in 2031, has been approved. The £50bn project promises 28,000 jobs and will transform the region's economy. Discover the plans and local reaction.
The Marshall Islands has launched a pioneering universal basic income scheme, offering $200 quarterly payments via cryptocurrency or cash. Discover how this Pacific nation is tackling the cost of living crisis.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has been granted planning permission near Bedford. The £500m part-publicly funded project promises 8,000 jobs and a £50bn economic boost. Read the full details.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has received planning permission near Cambridgeshire, promising 8,000 jobs and a massive £50 billion economic boost. Discover the details.
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
The UK government is offering 350,000 training and job opportunities to young people on Universal Credit, with potential benefit sanctions for non-engagement. This aims to tackle the near-million youth 'Neet' crisis.
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
The controversial pardon of ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández exposes a decade of US support for his regime, spanning Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. Explore the full story.
A key CDC advisory panel has voted to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults in the US. This major policy shift aims to combat rising infection rates and reduce health disparities.
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Universal Credit recipients with health conditions are urged to check eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), potentially boosting monthly income to £1,149. Learn how to claim.
Nicholas Orlando Green, 36, has been sentenced to 11 years for a horrific, unprovoked knife attack on two strangers at Kennington Underground Station. Both victims suffered life-altering injuries.