National government

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the Government has set out new State Pension rates for April 2027, with the full new State Pension rising to £250.70 a week and the basic rate to £192.10.

Department for Works and Pensions

Government confirms new State Pension rates – How much pensioners will get

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.

Find out if you're eligible as millions receive DWP's £300 winter fuel payment

DWP 'takes back' £300 Winter Fuel Payment from woman

Reform UK MP delivers brutal verdict on 'really depressed' Swindon

Callen-Lenz NYAN one-way effector, being launched off HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Callen-Lenz NYAN one-way effector, being launched off HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Swindon praised for having fast-growing business sector in major defence report

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as four winter energy support schemes begin that could help households with bills, including a £100 payment, £150 Warm Home Discount, Winter Fuel Payment and £25 Cold Weather Payments.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as four winter energy support schemes begin that could help households with bills, including a £100 payment, £150 Warm Home Discount, Winter Fuel Payment and £25 Cold Weather Payments.

National government

Energy bill support 2026: DWP schemes and eligibility rules explained

Phones in bags and pockets will soon be banned in England's schools

Phones in bags and pockets will soon be banned in England's schools

Phones to be banned from school pupils' bags as new rules come into force

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as it has been confirmed millions of people will get an additional £910 in their pay packets next year

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as it has been confirmed millions of people will get an additional £910 in their pay packets next year

Workers given £910 cash boost Andy Burnham confirms

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be able to require banks and other financial institutions to check accounts receiving certain benefit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be able to require banks and other financial institutions to check accounts receiving certain benefit

How the DWP now checks bank accounts under new benefit rules

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as pensioners who receive a Universal Credit Migration Notice are being told they must claim by their deadline to keep financial support.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as pensioners who receive a Universal Credit Migration Notice are being told they must claim by their deadline to keep financial support.

DWP issues urgent Universal Credit warning to pensioners who receive this letter

The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with another group affected from November 6.

The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with another group affected from November 6.

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP confirms State Pension age change: The birthday dates affected

Immigration officers descended (file photo).

Immigration officers descended (file photo).

National government

Immigration office tries to deport Dad who has lived in UK for over 20 years

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans

Married couples and civil partners could claim up to £1,260 through Marriage Allowance.

Married couples and civil partners could claim up to £1,260 through Marriage Allowance.

Little-known HMRC tax break could hand couples £1,260 – check if you qualify

Screen grab of Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Screen grab of Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Thousands could unlock £2,600 savings after major government rule change

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has issued five important reminders to sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 ahead of the November 7 Making Tax Digital quarterly update deadline.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has issued five important reminders to sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 ahead of the November 7 Making Tax Digital quarterly update deadline.

£50,000 earners face major tax change this week HMRC explains what happens next

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Cold Weather Payments

Cold Weather Payment launches today to help thousands with winter heating bills

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'

HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC owes thousands of mothers £8,000 and they are sending letters

Thames Water has been ranked among the worst-performing water companies in the country for customer satisfaction.

Thames Water has been ranked among the worst-performing water companies in the country for customer satisfaction.

Thames Water ranked among UK's worst water firms for customer satisfaction

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Wrong council tax band? What it could mean for your £100 bank energy payment

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Exchequer Secretary to the

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Exchequer Secretary to the

DWP new State Pension to rise almost £500 to more than £13,000 a year

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

How to check if you will receive £100 energy bill support payment

Rob Stokes from Optimum

Rob Stokes from Optimum

Business owners warned of £30,000 cost as disposal relief is halved

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in Downing Street, London

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in Downing Street, London

Martin Lewis reacts as John Healey announces new State Pension tax allowance

A major devolution deal for Swindon has been confirmed.

A major devolution deal for Swindon has been confirmed.

Local government

'£97bn deal' for Swindon confirmed in Budget as drone unit details revealed

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis celebrates end of 'energy poll tax' as £108 Standing Charge axed

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey has scrapped the unpopular ISA changes proposed last year

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey has scrapped the unpopular ISA changes proposed last year

John Healey scraps Reeves' £8,000 ISA cut as 'savers will be delighted'

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is reportedly considering reversing plans to cut the annual ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, in a potential Budget boost for savers.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is reportedly considering reversing plans to cut the annual ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, in a potential Budget boost for savers.

John Healey tipped to reverse one of Rachel Reeves' most unpopular Budget cuts

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, is expected to announce new minimum wage rates in the Budget.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, is expected to announce new minimum wage rates in the Budget.

Budget Minimum Wage rise - how much workers could get paid from April

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, who could change the tax-free allowance for low-income pensioners to £13,036 as the full new State Pension rises above £12,570 next April.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, who could change the tax-free allowance for low-income pensioners to £13,036 as the full new State Pension rises above £12,570 next April.

What the Budget means for pensioners as State Pension set to hit new limit

Initially, the checks will apply to claimants receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and employment support

Initially, the checks will apply to claimants receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and employment support

DWP now checking bank accounts of those claiming pensions and benefits

The government has updated its Be Ready emergency checklist, naming nine items and provisions all UK households should keep at home.

The government has updated its Be Ready emergency checklist, naming nine items and provisions all UK households should keep at home.

National government

The 9 items the Government says all UK households should have at home at all times

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Department for Works and Pensions

State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for young

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the campaign wants the state pension age reduced to 65 for everyone, but the Government has initially rejected the proposal

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the campaign wants the state pension age reduced to 65 for everyone, but the Government has initially rejected the proposal

Department for Works and Pensions

Calls to cut DWP State Pension Age to 65 grow as parliamentary debate draws closer

Chiltern Explorer

Chiltern Explorer

Chiltern Railways

£7bn East West Rail line to run shortly from Swindon straight to London Euston

Work and Pensions secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP can recover certain benefit debts directly from bank accounts without a court order.

Work and Pensions secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP can recover certain benefit debts directly from bank accounts without a court order.

Department for Work and Pensions

The DWP can seize money from bank accounts under new rules – who is affected?

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as DWP benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance could rise from April 2027 after September CPI inflation reached 3.5%.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as DWP benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance could rise from April 2027 after September CPI inflation reached 3.5%.

Universal Credit and other DWP benefits could increase after latest inflation figures

Will Stone is backing campaign

Will Stone is backing campaign

National government

Will Stone calls for higher tax on high-stakes gambling machines

Swindon's bid to be named UK City of Culture 2029 has fallen short as the government reveals the shortlist.

Swindon's bid to be named UK City of Culture 2029 has fallen short as the government reveals the shortlist.

Swindon loses out to Blackpool, Milton Keynes and Wrexham for £10m culture prize

Drivers could face prosecution and a £1,000 fine for Blue Badge misuse. Here are six disabled parking rules to know during October half term.

Drivers could face prosecution and a £1,000 fine for Blue Badge misuse. Here are six disabled parking rules to know during October half term.

Drivers face £1,000 fine warning over Blue Badge parking misuse

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) answers questions from a Press Association reporter

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) answers questions from a Press Association reporter

PIP review as thousands of young people claim DWP benefits for anxiety

New Budget tax shake-up could see eBay collect VAT from sellers directly

New Budget tax shake-up could see eBay collect VAT from sellers directly

eBay users could face major tax change under reported John Healey Budget plans

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Christmas bonus: Pensioners and benefit claimants to get extra bank payment

HMRC urges parents to check for childcare help before October half-term

HMRC urges parents to check for childcare help before October half-term

HMRC warning to working parents as October half-term approaches

Ofcom proposes keeping the second-class stamp price cap at 91p until March 2028.

Ofcom proposes keeping the second-class stamp price cap at 91p until March 2028.

Stamp prices face fresh scrutiny as Ofcom steps in over Royal Mail

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP has put out new guidance saying the poorest pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP has put out new guidance saying the poorest pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

Department for Works and Pensions

Warning pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as a campaign calling for 12 weeks of maternity pay at 90% of salary has received a Government response, with ministers pointing to an ongoing review of parental leave and pay.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as a campaign calling for 12 weeks of maternity pay at 90% of salary has received a Government response, with ministers pointing to an ongoing review of parental leave and pay.

DWP responds as 69,000 seek maternity pay change

Water bills set to fall by £240million – but households face a catch

Water bills set to fall by £240million – but households face a catch

Water bills set to fall by £240million next year – but households face a catch

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP has set out new benefit eligibility checks involving banks, conforming which account information can be shared, which benefits are affected and what happens if your claim is reviewed.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP has set out new benefit eligibility checks involving banks, conforming which account information can be shared, which benefits are affected and what happens if your claim is reviewed.

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP benefit checks explained as new bank account rules come into force

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the IMF has raised its UK inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027, warning that the Middle East conflict could push up food and energy prices while slowing economic growth.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the IMF has raised its UK inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027, warning that the Middle East conflict could push up food and energy prices while slowing economic growth.

IMF issues new warning over UK inflation as food and energy prices

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has welcomed a new way to compare petrol and diesel prices, helping motorists find the best price at the pump.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has welcomed a new way to compare petrol and diesel prices, helping motorists find the best price at the pump.

How the PM Andy Burnham wants you to find cheaper petrol and diesel

New research reveals how long Brits spend talking about money, why 68% lose sleep over financial worries and how Gen Z are managing their finances.

New research reveals how long Brits spend talking about money, why 68% lose sleep over financial worries and how Gen Z are managing their finances.

The one thing Brits can't stop talking about as autumn Budget draws closer

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as pensioners call for a bigger tax-free allowance increase.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as pensioners call for a bigger tax-free allowance increase.

Pensioners could get bigger HMRC tax-free Personal Allowance