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The Guardian reports that millions of UK households are collectively missing out on at least £19bn a year in unclaimed welfare benefits. The paper contextualises this loss with the surge of food banks and many families struggling with rising living costs. It reports that according to a study by the consultancy Policy In Practice, lower income households are not claiming benefits that they are eligible for – and the complexity of the benefit system has been identified as a contributing factor.

Guardian Front Page 19th of December 2024

The UK government is considering tightening rules on party donations due to concerns about potential foreign influence, notably involving Elon Musk’s reported plans to make significant political contributions through his companies, prompting an urgent review by the Electoral Commission to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

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Guardian Front Page 18th of December 2024

A high-ranking Russian military official involved with chemical weapons was reportedly killed in a blast near Moscow, with Ukrainian intelligence sources suggesting the incident may have been a targeted operation amidst escalating tensions.

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