The state pension is on course to increase next year in line with wages, it has emerged, after inflation figures were published on Wednesday.
The threat of the first named storm of the winter months has led to a precautionary inspection being called for the Flat meeting at Newbury on Friday.
DWP benefits including PIP, DLA and Universal Credit could rise from April 2027 after September CPI inflation reached 3.5. Here's what it means.