A Vast Trove of Exposed Social Security Numbers May Put Millions at Risk of Identity Theft

A database left accessible to anyone online contained billions of records, including sensitive personal data that criminals ...

Labour isn't working: Starmer and Reeves warned a 'lost generation' faces a 'lifetime on benefits' as youth unemployment soars

Youth unemployment now stands at 16.1 per cent as tax hikes and inflation-busting increases to the minimum wage deter firms ...
Opinion

Why men are finding themselves out of work and on the scrapheap

Men, by contrast, are more likely to work in private sector jobs, where an increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions and inflation-busting minimum wage rises have hit hard. It means ...

UK unemployment hits near five-year high as hiring slows

The UK unemployment rate rose to a near five-year high in the final three months of 2025, underscoring mounting strains in ...

UK’s Eurovision entry announced: who is Look Mum No Computer?

Electronic musician born Sam Battle says he’s taking his role ‘very seriously’ as he prepares to unveil the song he will perform in the Eurovision final this year ...

UK unemployment rate hits near five-year high as wage growth slows

The Office for National Statistics said the figures reflected "weak hiring activity", with unemployment among 16 to ...

When WILL Starmer's U-turns end? Council election about-face farce is number 14 for the PM in just 19 months in office

The about-face follows hot on the heels of embarrassing retreats in areas including personal and business taxes, digital ID, ...

DWP deadline approaching as pensioners urged to take action

Pensioners are being urged to claim a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The deadline for you to make a claim for the Winter Fuel Payment 2025 to 2026 is March 31 2026. Most ...

Halfords found that an alarming number of drivers could be using their vehicles illegally

The wider cost of living appears to be a factor - 61% of the British population reported they’d experienced an increase in ...
The Mail in South Cumbria

Pensioners warned over looming Winter Fuel Payment deadline

Pensioners warned not to miss Winter Fuel Payment deadline – plus thousands in unclaimed discounts for NHS and teachers.

Exact number of years you need to work to receive full new State Pension

The term 'full' means the maximum amount of new state pension a person can receive. Around 35 qualifying years will be needed ...

Number of years Brits need to work to get full new State Pension payments

You will need at least 10 qualifying years on your National Insurance record to qualify for any State Pension, but they don’t have to be 10 qualifying years in a row. This means for 10 years at least ...