The Department for Work and Pensions is set to launch bank account checks on people who DON'T claim benefits under new powers. The DWP has been handed new powers from the new Labour Party government under a benefit fraud clampdown. more

Ukrainians can again bring their children to join them in the UK, after the government reversed changes to visa rules. Last February - without notice - the government restricted eligibility so Ukrainians without the right to live in the UK permanently could no longer sponsor people under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, which allows people to host those fleeing the war.more

Thousands of people in England who live with severe dust mite allergy are to be offered a first-of-its-kind daily pill to treat the condition on the NHS. In final draft guidance published on Thursday, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has given the green light to a drug shown to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.more

A man has sped his way across London using a kick scooter to set a Guinness World Records title for the most museums visited in 24 hours. Ben Melham, 42, whizzed his way around 42 museums including the Barbican Art Gallery, the British Museum, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum.more

A new warning has been issued for people to take precautions as raft of different winter viruses spread across the UK. The UK Health Security Agency issued the warning on Thursday morning. It comes as people across the UK are being hit by flu, COVID, RSV and norovirus, as well as the lesser-known hMPV and the common cold. more

Two bodies have been found in the River Dee, believed to be the wanted Huszti sisters, British media reported today. Originally from Hungary, Eliza and Henrietta went missing last month in Aberdeen in the vicinity of the harbour which lies on the River Dee.more

Tesco is to cut about 400 jobs across its stores and head office as part of plans to “simplify” the business. The UK’s largest supermarket chain said managers in its head office and Tesco Mobile phone shops, as well as staff at some of its in-store bakeries, will be affected.more

A new wave of Superloop bus services could be launched as early as this year, Transport for London’s (TfL) boss has confirmed. Following on from the original Superloop network of express bus routes launched in 2023, mayor Sir Sadiq Khan promised in his re-election manifesto last year to launch ‘Superloop 2’. more

At midnight on Friday, it will be five years since the United Kingdom officially left the European Union. A majority of Britons now believe Brexit was the wrong decision, and support for it has fallen to its lowest level since the 2016 referendum, according to the latest YouGov poll.more

Households in England and Wales will pay £10 more on average on their monthly water bills from April, final figures show. The rise will see the average annual bill hit £603, but there are significant variations between regions.more

Millions of people have still not filed their online self-assessment tax returns for which the deadline is midnight, meaning they could be fined £100, HMRC has warned.more

The BBC has apologised to staff who felt they could not speak up with concerns about Russell Brand's behaviour because he was seen as "too influential" and they felt he "would always get his way and therefore they stayed silent".more

Young people in the UK support the idea of ​​a tobacco-free generation, according to research by the University of Nottingham. They want to be involved in helping the government implement such an approach.more

The Bishop of Liverpool has stood down after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him. The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he did not want to be a "distraction" after claims made by two women were outlined in a Channel 4 News investigation.more

British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, known for her hit "As Tears Go By", has died in London at the age of 78, British media reported yesterday, citing a statement from her spokesman.more

Endangering lives at sea is to be a new criminal offence carrying a jail term of up to five years as part of plans to tackle people smuggling, the Home Office says. Border officials will also get powers to seize migrants' phones in the search for intelligence about who helped them cross the Channel.more

Around 100 members of the United Voices of the World (UVW) union, employed at the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, and the V&A Museum, will stage a walkout throughout February as part of their ongoing campaign for improved pay and working conditions.more

A new report from the Citizens Rights Project reveals systemic struggles exacerbated by migration status and policies. EU migrants and their families in Scotland are facing increasing challenges in accessing justice, welfare, and basic support due to systemic barriers worsened by migration policies post-Brexit. more

Some children are starting reception school “unable to climb a staircase”, while others use Americanisms in their speech because of too much screen time, according to a survey of teachers.more

A range of Coca-Cola products have been recalled in the UK after the firm's bottling partner said it had identified "elevated levels" of a chemical called chlorate. Cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, and Sprite Zero sent to cafes and restaurants are being withdrawn as well as 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks sent to UK supermarkets.more

The ITAKA Foundation – Center for the Search for Missing Persons, at the request of the family and in cooperation with the police, is conducting a search for the missing Bartłomiej Mariusz Wiatr.more

Retail crime is "out of control" and shoplifters are carrying out increasingly brazen and violent acts of theft because they do not fear any consequences, an industry body has told the BBC. In some cases, offenders are openly clearing shelves of items in full view of customers and shop workers - a tactic sometimes known as "kamikaze" shoplifting.more

Former RARS boss Michal K. has not been released from custody because all of his bail, totalling £565,000, has not been received by a UK court, the magistrates' court in London handling the extradition of the former head of the Government Strategic Reserve Agency said today.more

The percentage of Britons who support the reinstatement of the death penalty has increased from 50 to 55 percent, reports the daily "The Standard", citing research by the think tank More in Common. The greatest supporters of the death penalty are people aged 39-44. As many as 58 percent of them support the reinstatement of executions.more

Healthier food grew more expensive at twice the rate of less healthy options in the UK over the last two years, a study has found. Food that is lower in fat, salt and sugar is now more than twice as expensive per calorie than less healthy products, according to the Food Foundation’s annual Broken Plate report.more