National government

Around 1m people could be owed pension cash, but fears are growing that HMRC letters will be mistaken for scams and binned.

The HMRC letter you should not throw in the bin - urgent warning about 1m letters

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000

People across the UK can now sign up for Government phone alerts by SMS or email when local pollution levels are forecast to be high.

People across the UK can now sign up for Government phone alerts by SMS or email when local pollution levels are forecast to be high.

Government launches new phone alert service for millions across UK

People may be advised to keep bottled water, tinned food and other basic supplies on hand in case of a national emergency

People may be advised to keep bottled water, tinned food and other basic supplies on hand in case of a national emergency

National government

UK to warn citizens to stock up on food and water in case of national emergency

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week

A wildfire which broke out in dry undergrowth near the Bromyard Downs yesterday evening.

A wildfire which broke out in dry undergrowth near the Bromyard Downs yesterday evening.

'Severe' alert issued as wild fires continue to rage

Thousands shared views on police force merger proposals but received no response

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

What most travellers get wrong about the UK ETA - and how to fix it

Andy Burnham reaffirmed Labour's commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance while leaving other options open.

Andy Burnham reaffirmed Labour's commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance while leaving other options open.

Andy Burnham pledges not to increase income tax, VAT or National Insurance

New government plans for teenage social media use could expand to a voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds

New government plans for teenage social media use could expand to a voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds

National government

16 and 17 year olds to face overnight social media curfew as part of new plans

Riverpath Care Ltd was found liable for illegal employment and was fined £45,000.

Riverpath Care Ltd was found liable for illegal employment and was fined £45,000.

National government

Care company slapped with £45k illegal working fine

Nigel Farage ploughs ahead with plans for a by-election in Clacton, where his main rival looks set to be Count Binface

Nigel Farage ploughs ahead with plans for a by-election in Clacton, where his main rival looks set to be Count Binface

National government

Jesse Norman jokes Nigel Farage is 'novelty comedy act' in Binface race

Rivas Food Ltd was fined £40,000 after being found liable for illegal working at the kebab house.

Rivas Food Ltd was fined £40,000 after being found liable for illegal working at the kebab house.

Kebab house company hit with huge illegal worker fine

Nigel Farage during a fireside chat at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) annual conference at Olympia London.

Nigel Farage during a fireside chat at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) annual conference at Olympia London.

Nigel Farage resigns as MP to trigger Clacton by-election amid donations row

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

DWP issues response as thousands call for PIP rule change for 'dangerous condition'

Mick and Christine O'Sullivan, of Shanklin

Mick and Christine O'Sullivan, of Shanklin

Desperate £41k plea to bring UK mum home after dream cruise turned to nightmare

The Countryside Alliance has called for a reset of relations between the Government and the countryside

The Countryside Alliance has called for a reset of relations between the Government and the countryside

Government urged to end 'war on countryside' following Keir Starmer resignation

How the next UK Prime Minister will be decided - and why you won't have a say

Andy Burnham (far right) and Angela Rayner (middle) are among the favourites to replace Sir Keir Starmer (far left) as Prime Minister.

Andy Burnham (far right) and Angela Rayner (middle) are among the favourites to replace Sir Keir Starmer (far left) as Prime Minister.

Who do you want to see as the next UK Prime Minister as Sir Keir Starmer resigns?

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for those under 16.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for those under 16.

National government

What apps will be banned? Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s

Starmer is set to annouce a social media ban.

Starmer is set to annouce a social media ban.

National government

Keir Starmer to ban under-16s from social media apps and AI chatbots

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Department for Works and Pensions

Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

MP Jesse Norman with Armed Forces Minister MP Alastair Carns discussing drones with soldiers at NMITE

MP Jesse Norman with Armed Forces Minister MP Alastair Carns discussing drones with soldiers at NMITE

City's NMITE receives defence funding boost

GUERRILLA: The Beast Sheds van has a naughty advertising strapline above the M5 out of Worcester

GUERRILLA: The Beast Sheds van has a naughty advertising strapline above the M5 out of Worcester

Questions over whether 'cheeky' van on M5 Worcester is hiding police speed cameras

A petition has been created that argues that new charges and lower mileage allowances will unfairly hit disabled people who rely on Motability vehicles every day.

A petition has been created that argues that new charges and lower mileage allowances will unfairly hit disabled people who rely on Motability vehicles every day.

DWP responds to growing backlash over Motability scheme changes

Campaigners argue many older people need a TV for company

Campaigners argue many older people need a TV for company

TV licences could be free again for all pensioners after thousands back new campaign

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Department for Works and Pensions

All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions of pensioners to be hit by HMRC as Personal Allowance help 'deeply flawed'

HMRC has revealed new details on pension tax rules which could affect millions

HMRC has revealed new details on pension tax rules which could affect millions

Department for Work and Pensions

HMRC reveals new details on pension tax rule changes which could affect millions

The Chief Executive of the Business Improvement District, Mike Truelove said there were winners and losers in the rate setting

The Chief Executive of the Business Improvement District, Mike Truelove said there were winners and losers in the rate setting

'Final nails in the coffin' - fears for historic street after rates shock

A UK petition to cut rural road speed limits from 60mph to 30mph sparks debate in Herefordshire

A UK petition to cut rural road speed limits from 60mph to 30mph sparks debate in Herefordshire

National government

Drivers slam calls to reduce national speed limit to 30mph

Labour MPs are calling on the Government to act to make British farms more profitable Andrew Matthews/PA

Labour MPs are calling on the Government to act to make British farms more profitable Andrew Matthews/PA

Farmers making 'difficult' decisions due to war price shocks

One Acre Wood, located in Bishops Frome, has been named a finalist and is now in the running to be named among the best in the UK.

One Acre Wood, located in Bishops Frome, has been named a finalist and is now in the running to be named among the best in the UK.

Herefordshire holiday retreat named among best in the United Kingdom

National government

New law means dads no longer have to ‘earn’ time off for a birth

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited the Gulf earlier this week

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited the Gulf earlier this week

Keir Starmer urges US and Iran to find a 'way through' after talks failure

British Airways first 787 aircraft being fitted with Starlink

British Airways first 787 aircraft being fitted with Starlink

In case you missed it British Airways planning on cutting flights to Middle East

Ellie Chowns MP

Ellie Chowns MP

National government

Herefordshire MP calls for voting age to be lowered to 16

In the event of a contingency plan to combat a fuel shortage, here are the services that would be prioritised

In the event of a contingency plan to combat a fuel shortage, here are the services that would be prioritised

National government

The services and businesses that would get priority in a UK fuel rationing plan

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants are urged to come forward

North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

National government

MP hits out at Trump's 'bullying demands' over Iran war

North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

National government

MP brands Trump an 'unstable loose cannon'

Dubai International Airport is one of several key aviation hubs in the Middle East closed

Dubai International Airport is one of several key aviation hubs in the Middle East closed

National government

UK flights to and from Middle East remain suspended

A damaged car in the aftermath of an Israeli-US strike in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday

A damaged car in the aftermath of an Israeli-US strike in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday

National government

Iran fires missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states

Iran has retaliated to joint US-Israeli strikes by launching its own missiles at targets across the Middle East, including in Israel

Iran has retaliated to joint US-Israeli strikes by launching its own missiles at targets across the Middle East, including in Israel

PM tells Iran to ‘refrain’ from further attacks after calls with EU allies

Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran February 28

Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran February 28

PM convenes Cobra committee as missiles strike Middle East

Farmers are being invited to take part in DEFRA workshops across the UK

Farmers are being invited to take part in DEFRA workshops across the UK

DEFRA roadshow heading to venue for farming workshop

Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector Alan Laidlaw with Secretary of State Emma Reynolds

Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector Alan Laidlaw with Secretary of State Emma Reynolds

Farmers urged to take part in tenant farming survey

Norman paid tribute to Epstein's victims and called for further transparency on Mandelson's appointment.

Norman paid tribute to Epstein's victims and called for further transparency on Mandelson's appointment.

National government

MP pays tribute to Epstein victims and 'demands transparency' on Mandelson vetting

File photo dated 18/06/25 of the then UK Ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson arriving at the Cabinet Office in central London.

File photo dated 18/06/25 of the then UK Ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson arriving at the Cabinet Office in central London.

Jeffrey Epstein

Peter Mandelson's Herefordshire links revealed after Epstein files step-down

Pubs will receive relief after criticism over to business rates increases

Pubs will receive relief after criticism over to business rates increases

Pub landlords across England to get 15% off business rates

PRRS remains one of the most significant diseases affecting pig health and productivity

PRRS remains one of the most significant diseases affecting pig health and productivity

New testing method for common viral pig disease

Countryside Alliance claims woodburning stove victory

Countryside Alliance claims woodburning stove victory

National government

Countryside Alliance claims woodburning stove victory

Shabana Mahmood is set to announce a new National Police Service as part of a major shake-up of policing

Shabana Mahmood is set to announce a new National Police Service as part of a major shake-up of policing

West Mercia Police

‘British FBI’ to tackle national crime in major police overhaul