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The date and amount of benefits claimants' Christmas bonus in 2023

The date and amount of benefits claimants' 2023 Christmas bonus

Heat pumps grant rises to £7.5k as UK Government warned it won’t meet 2050 net zero target

UK government increases heat pumps grant in effort to achieve net zero

Just Stop Oil protesters in portsmouth city centre.

Just Stop Oil protesters block traffic in city centre

There was a record rise in average rents in Portsmouth in the year to March 2023

Record rise in average rents in Portsmouth in year to March

Amazon will use AI to find fake reviews on the shopping site

Amazon to crack down on fake reviews with AI

Huge changes are coming to WhatsApp messenger app

WhatsApp now allows users to hide intimate chats - how it works

Rishi Sunak has declared his wife’s shares in a childcare agency set to benefit from budget amid investigation

Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares in firm amid investigation

Suella Braverman listens on as prime minister Rishi Sunak announces the Illegal Migration Bill

Deportation flights to Rwanda could be started “by the summer”

Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever

Michael Caine in Zulu

Michael Caine defends ‘Zulu’ following right wing incitement claim

dangerous domestic abusers will be recorded on the violent and sex offender register under new government proposals (Photo: Adobe)

Domestic abusers could be added to violent and sex offender list

Alex Chalk, the Minister for Defence Procurement of United Kingdom, watches the 'first cut of steel' ceremony for HMS Active in Rosyth, Scotland Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Government says it is committed to Royal Navy's new Type 31 frigates

Energy bills are on the rise still across the country

Energy boss gives warning that higher bills are here to stay

Foreign Office issues Peru travel warning amid political protests

There will be no mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers travelling to the UK from China

UK will not reintroduce covid testing for passengers from China

Deadline set for scrapping 100ml liquid limit and other airport security rules.

When 100ml liquid limit & more airport security rules will be scrapped
The UK is planning to scrap airport security rules including the 100 ml liquid rule and laptops in hand luggage - here’s when changes could come into place.

Millions of low-income households in the UK are set to receive an extra cash boost of up to £300 on top of the £650 cost of living package in November.

Millions set to receive £300 boost on top of cost of living payment

Gary Lineker at the FA Cup semi-final in April 2022

Gary Lineker slams James Cleverly comments on LGBT fans in Qatar

How long a fridge freezer will last during blackout power cuts

National Grid Chief John Pettigrew has spoken out about the potential blackouts amid the energy crisis.

Will the UK see energy blackouts this winter?

Liz Truss today sacked chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Photo: Getty

Fracking site renamed ‘Liz Truss Career Memorial’ on Google Maps

Asian hornet alert as insects spotted in UK

JD Wetherspoon pubs have announced opening times for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral Photo: Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images.

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Wetherspoons announce opening hours

McDonald’s across the UK will be shut on 19 September

McDonald’s UK restaurants to close for Queen’s Elizabeth II’s funeral

Are onshore wind turbines the future? (photo: adobe)

Going Green - Alternative energy sources needed as gas prices increase

Get recycling (photo: adobe)

Going Green: Importance of going green and how best you can start now!

Installing an eco-friendly heat pump (photo: adobe)

Going Green: Eco-friendly heat pumps to combat rising fuel prices

Pensioners will see the triple lock return from April 2023 (image: Adobe)

Pensioners could get £770 boost in 2023 as triple lock policy returns

Getting the Covid jab (photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

What a year! Just take a look back

Many firms look set to be hit further over the coming days after Boris Johnson hinted further restrictions could be introduced after Christmas (image: Getty Images)

New £6,000 Covid grants: All the businesses that qualify and how to claim suppor...

Boris Johnson's former press secretary Allegra Stratton is shown joking about the alleged party in leaked Downing Street footage (image: Getty Images)

Downing Street officials caught joking about Christmas party in leaked footage

12 to 15-year-olds will start receiving their second doses of Covid vaccine in December (image: Getty Images)

Covid pass for young teens set to roll out in bid to make international travel e...

Around 500,000 workers who claim Universal Credit are estimated to be in line to benefit before Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what you need to know about today's Universal Credit changes

Rishi Sunak to end public sector pay freeze in Autumn Budget: what that means fo...

Holiday bookings are expected to soar after the Government announced a relaxation of international travel rules (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Holiday bookings set to soar after government announces relaxation of internatio...

Countries on the amber watchlist will be at risk of moving from amber status to red (Photo: Getty Images)

Rules for amber watchlist as government faces backlash over proposed new travel ...

The airport said that it is imperative that there be no delay in implementing the changes (Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Heathrow set to provide fast track lanes for fully vaccinated passengers

In this Photo illustration, a screen displays a holding page of the Gov.UK Government website portal on June 08, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Here is what caused major internet outage

Five day office week will become the norm again after Covid, experts predict

Travel traffic light lists set to be updated today - here's what to expect

Fishermen in Portsmouth welcome back HMS Severn from her deployment to assist the fishermen of Jersey
Picture: Solent News and Photo Agency

Royal Navy's HMS Severn returns home after Jersey mission

Insurers are worried about the language being used around driver assistance systems

Safety experts and insurers warn against claims of self-driving cars on UK roads

What we know about the Indian Covid variant amid mounting travel ban calls

All the Covid rules you'll have to follow as shops reopen in England

Here's what to do if you feel unwell before your Covid vaccine

Former police chief says ‘people need to be really worried’ about proposed change to law that ‘could threaten free speech’ (Photo: Shutterstock)

Former police chief says ‘people need to be really worried’ about proposed chang...

Grants for used EVs needed to tackle “green gap” in vehicle uptake

The UK and Ireland are mulling over a 2030 World Cup bid (Getty Images)

The UK and Ireland are considering a World Cup 2030 bid - here's what you need t...

This is when the stamp duty holiday is due to end - but could it be extended?

Nicola Sturgeon will set out the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown this afternoon (23 February) (Photo: Getty Images)

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal her plan to exit lockdown live from Holyrood

Sending all kids back to school could raise R number to around 1 - according to a SAGE member (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Sending all kids back to school could raise R number to around 1 - according to ...

UK calls for ‘vaccine ceasefires’ to allow people in conflict zones to receive Covid jabs (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK calls for ‘vaccine ceasefires’ to allow people in conflict zones to receive C...

Wetherspoons boss wants pubs to reopen at same time as non-essential shops. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA Wire

Spoons boss calls for pubs to reopen at same time as shops

Clinically vulnerable people are now being offered the vaccine - this is who the...

This is when ‘at-risk’ priority group 6 could get the Covid vaccine