Benefits

National Home Buyers Week: The six steps to getting on the property ladder first-time buyers should know

Six steps to getting on property ladder first-time buyers should know Will Millar

A new trend doing the rounds on Tiktok claims to improve your sleep by listening to ‘colour noise’

What is Tiktok’s colour noise trend & how it can improve your sleep Chelsie Sewell

Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance rates are set to increase with the new financial year in April.

Child Benefit payment is set to increase in April - here’s by how much Dennis Morton

A child carries a tray with food during lunch-break at St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Battersea, south London.

Number of children in food poverty nearly doubles to four million Sophie Wills

Nightshift workers have shared the benefits of not working during the day – incl... Richard Jenkins

The government could tell GPs to issue less sick notes in order to boost the economy.

Government could tell GPs to sign fewer sick notes to boost economy Dennis Morton

<p>Buckingham Palace is on the look out for a new team member</p>

Read This King Charles to recruit new Royal team member with generous salary Chelsie Sewell

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Protesters take part in a union rally on November 30, 2022 in London, England. Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison joined a rally by the University and College Union (UCU) amid strike action by staff at educational institutions across the UK. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

UCU confirm strike dates for February and March - 70,000 to walk out Sophie Wills

Leading UK vet calls for outright ban on owning dogs with cropped ears Daniel Mcneil

Retailing at around £40, the Peace Lily is a little pricey but may prove a worthy investment for many during the cost of living crisis.

This £40 plant will rid your home of mould and dust, according to NASA Sophie Wills

Why not make your New Year resolution to help out as an animal charity volunteer (photo: Adobe)

Make 2023 a year in which you support PDSA Nigel Booth

People who claim Universal Credit should be aware of what changes in circumstances they need to report to the DWP

The 21 changes benefit claimants must report to DWP to avoid court Chelsie Sewell

An aerial view of the former Woodhouse Colliery site where West Cumbria Mining (WCM) have been given approval to once again extract coal. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Coal mine to be subject to legal challenge from environmental group Patrick Hollis

DWP are set to axe six benefits by 2024 as they are being replaced by Universal Credit (Photo: Getty Images)

DWP to scrap these six benefits by 2024 - full list Sophie Wills

DWP staff are set to walk out on strike for two weeks over Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

DWP staff set to strike for two weeks over Christmas Sophie Wills

<p>Alison Preest with food she has made for her YouTube channel ‘cooking on benefits’. A savvy mum reveals the shopping and cooking hacks that enable her to cook meals for her family for as little - as 75p. </p>

Read This Savvy mum reveals how to make Christmas dinner for £2.50 per person Sophie Wills

The DWP has revealed when the second cost of living payment will land in Bristol bank accounts.

Update for people who have not received second cost of living payment Sophie Wills

Greggs has announced various stores across Manchester will now open until the late evening with a new dinner menu set to roll out across the region.

How long will free Greggs deal last? Beth Franklin

A shopping trolley is pictured at a Waitrose supermarket in London.

Waitrose free coffee deal is back - how to claim, when does it start? Sophie Wills

There are schemes available to help you get onto the housing ladder

What help can I get if I want to buy a home? Here are 5 schemes Jon Peake

A man walks past a sign with the email address of ‘universal credit’ outside a Job Centre.

Universal Credit rule change that impacts thousands explained Sophie Wills

Top 20 elements to the perfect walk Richard Jenkins

UK-wide superfast programme pushed broadband speeds up a gear for 5.5 million homes. (Picture: Shutterstock)

Upgrading to superfast broadband could boost your home's value by up to £3,500 Jon Ball

Benefits to be capped for thousands of struggling families - here's why Sarah Wilson

Here are the favourite hobbies in lockdown Gay Bolton

Read This You could be eligible for monthly PIP benefit payments - here’s how to check if ... Iain Leggat