Over 1.3 million calls to Universal Credit hotline went unanswered in one year
Figures obtained by Labour MP Jim McMahon show 12% of total calls in 12 months to October last year were abandoned.
UK unemployment rate holds at historic low but number in work falls for second month
Number of people in work records a second month of decline and the largest drop since the quarter between March and May 2015.
July Systems data leak: Massive trove of sensitive information exposed online via unsecured database
The San Francisco-based firm leaked data such as internal builds of numerous clients including NFL, CBS, Amex, NBA, FOX, PGA and more.
Jeremy Corbyn attacks Philip Hammond's Budget: 'The misery will be continuing'
Corbyn said that pay was lower than it was in 2010 and wages were falling, also claiming that economic growth was the lowest since 2009.
UK Budget 2017 as it happened: Hammond scraps Stamp Duty for first time buyers up to £300,000
Chancellor abolishes Stamp Duty for all first time buyer purchases up to £300,000 as part of housing reforms.
Hammond and May's relationship at breaking point ahead of 'worst Budget build-up in history'
Downing Street fears that the Budget will fall flat as ties between prime minister Theresa May and chancellor Philip Hammond feel the strain.
Did John Lewis' Christmas advert rip off a Children's author? Retailer accused of plagiarism
Renowned author Chris Riddell posted his own version of the advert on social media, comparing it to scenes in his 1986 picture book Mr Underbed.
Mum-of-four dies in freezing home after Universal Credit held up for missing meeting
A mum-of-four, Elaine Morrall, died alone in her freezing home after her benefits were cut because she was too ill to attend a Universal Credit meeting.
Archbishop of York criticises universal credit six-week waiting time
John Sentamu urges government to scrap waiting-time policy as millions of people are already facing hardship and could be further penalised as they wait for payouts.
Tory MP to miss Universal Credit debate because he'll be refereeing a Barcelona game instead
Douglas Ross previously refereed a Europa League game and will be at the Nou Camp as the Westminster debate begins.
Victory for Corbyn as government announces Universal Credit helpline will be free
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke confirms hotline used by benefit claimants will be free following outcry
State pension age raised to 68: Government announces millions will have to work an extra year
Retirement age was originally meant to be raised to 68 between 2044 and 2046.
Scotland offers free tampons to women
Women and girls from low-income families will get free sanitary products to tackle period poverty.
QakBot malware: How to stay safe from Trojan that remains active even after it is deleted from PCs
QakBot, also known as Pinkslipbot, is a 'notorious' banking Trojan that has been active since 2007.
Corbyn treats Isis, Hamas and the IRA the same - blaming us for their crimes
There is a paradoxical racism in his view that terrorists are only responsive to Western intervention.
Twitter floods with memes as EastEnders' Denise given tea and biscuits at the job centre
Viewers slammed the 'unrealistic' portrayal of signing on.
Top 7 best portable chargers and power banks for smartphone users
These battery packs will get you out of a low-power pinch.
LG G6 review: All killer, no filler
Can LG's latest Android flagship outmuscle Samsung's Galaxy S8?
'Only I can tell my story': Madonna's take on Blonde Ambition biopic is loud and clear
Universal has acquired rights to a script by Elyse Hollander on the Vogue hitmaker's early life and career.
Britain's military is in terrible shape — we must treble defence spending
The UK barely hits Nato's defence spending target of 2% of GDP. But it's time to spend 6%.
Global growth is gathering steam IMF says, raises forecast
Rising commodity and oil prices have contributed to the more optimistic global outlook.
National Insurance rises for self-employed could cut household income by 16%
Research shows that Chancellor Philip Hammond's Budget increase in NIC plus cuts in universal credit would hit single-parent families hardest.
Jeremy Corbyn: Budget shows UK economy is not prepared for Brexit
Labour leader warned of under-investment and an over-reliance on consumer spending.
Read Philip Hammond's Budget 2017 speech in full
Chancellor delivers his first ever budget speech in the House of Commons
UK income growth will stagnate over the next two years – IFS report
Around 400,000 pensioners and over one million more children are likely to fall into poverty.
A quarter of UK families have less than £95 in savings as inflation squeezes budgets
Research from Aviva shows gap between high and low-income families grew 25% over the last 12 months.
Now Obama is gone and Trump is president, Americans abroad must pretend to be Canadian again
Americans overseas should prepare for what may come their way under Donald Trump.
Trump lambasts CNN as 'fake news' for reporting Celebrity Apprentice role
The president-elect branded the media outlet's reporting 'ridiculous and untrue'.
Kirk Douglas turns 100: Hollywood legend's career highlights from Walk Of Fame to Oscar nods
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High rents and low wages mean one in eight UK workers lives in poverty
A report for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation showed overall 13.5 million people in the UK lived in poverty.