State Pension to increase by over £550 from April
UK state pension set for £550+ annual rise under triple lock, bringing pensioners closer to income tax threshold. Discover the financial implications.
UK state pension set for £550+ annual rise under triple lock, bringing pensioners closer to income tax threshold. Discover the financial implications.
Severe storms batter NSW, leaving one dead and thousands without power. Queensland faces prolonged heatwave with temperatures up to 8°C above average. Stay informed on recovery efforts.
Sydney recovers from severe storms with 119km/h winds, leaving one dead, thousands without power, and significant damage. Explore the aftermath and emergency response efforts.
Connors State College mourns the death of basketball player Ethan Dietz, who died from a head injury sustained during a game. A vigil is scheduled for Monday.
The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has been formally dismissed, ending the last criminal prosecution against the former US President. Read the full details.
Discover why the historic Empire State Building, a Wonder of the Modern World, is an unmissable experience for any visitor to New York City, offering tradition and breathtaking views.
Discover how state pensioners can receive up to £441 every four weeks through DWP's Attendance Allowance. Learn eligibility criteria and application tips for this tax-free benefit.
Dozens of elite US universities including Harvard and Yale risk losing state department research partnerships over diversity hiring practices. Discover which institutions are affected.
UK state pension is set for a £561 annual increase due to the triple lock, but it brings pensioners closer to the income tax threshold. Learn the details.
Explore the transformed US abortion landscape. Since Roe v Wade was overturned, 13 states have near-total bans. Discover the state-by-state battle for reproductive rights.
Authorities in California are searching for a man swept into the ocean at Garrapata State Park, one week after a father and daughter died in the same area. Dangerous conditions hinder rescue efforts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce an above-inflation state pension rise, giving millions over £550 extra yearly. Discover the full budget details.
Elderly residents in England will wait until 67 for a free bus pass from 2026, aligning with the State Pension age change. Discover the impact and local authority options.
King Charles is scheduled for a state visit to the US in April 2026 to mark the country's 250th anniversary. The trip, dependent on his health, will see him and Queen Camilla meet President Trump.
Arch Manning delivers historic performance with rushing, passing and receiving touchdowns as Texas stays in College Football Playoff contention with crucial win over Kansas State.
Gunmen abducted more than 300 students and teachers from a Catholic school in Nigeria. Read the latest on this developing crisis and the rescue efforts underway.
MAGA stalwart Marjorie Taylor Greene announces sudden resignation from Congress, citing a 'hurtful and hateful primary' and revealing deep fractures within Trump's movement.
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces sudden resignation from Congress, citing a desire to avoid a 'hateful primary' and revealing deep fissures within the MAGA movement. Discover the full story behind the political split.
A Washington state man becomes first known human to die from rare H5N5 bird flu strain. Health officials confirm low public risk and no human transmission.
Gunmen abduct more than 200 students from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, marking the second mass kidnapping in Nigeria this week. Read the latest developments.
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit challenging California's policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
Gunmen abduct over 200 students and teachers from a Nigerian Catholic school in the second mass kidnapping this week. Read the latest on the rescue efforts and the growing security crisis.
A new Savills study reveals Richmond Park offers England's top state education. Discover the link between house prices and school performance in our analysis.
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Coral lead the bill for the brand new State Fayre music festival in Chelmsford. Tickets on sale November 28.
Texas schools face constitutional crisis as federal and state courts clash over mandatory Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
Poland closes its final Russian consulate, branding a railway bomb attack as 'state terrorism'. Four arrests made in probe into Moscow-linked sabotage. Read the latest.
A new study reveals Richmond Park has the best state schools in England, driving house prices 51% above the regional average. Discover the property price impact of catchment areas.
The US State Department plans to suspend 38 elite universities, including Harvard and Yale, from its Diplomacy Lab research partnership due to their diversity hiring practices. Discover the full list and implications.
A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.
Over 800 mourners gathered at Sydney's St Andrews Cathedral for radio legend John Laws' state funeral. Russell Crowe delivered a touching eulogy for the 'Golden Tonsils'.