From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced people on Carer’s Allowance will see payments rise from £83.30 to £86.45 ...

While Budget 2026 didn't bring any cost of living packages such as electricity credits, there were some changes made to certain payments, meaning more families will benefit. Notable changes was made ...

THOUSANDS of people are missing out on benefit payments worth more than £3,600 a year. And claimants could also get an extra bonus on top this Christmas by making a ...

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to change the rules for people claiming Carer’s Allowance who reach State Pension age. People cannot currently receive the full amount of their State ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Chancellor has announced in his autumn statement that benefit payments will rise in 2023 by 10.1 per cent, including Carer’s ...