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Latest articles from Kieran Doody

Child Benefit payments will go up in April - how much will you receive? (Canva)

Child Benefit payments are going up this year - what you need to know

The government has announced child benefit payments will increase from the start of the new tax year, benefiting millions of children.

Poundland to reopen 29 stores this week - is your local store included? (PA)

Poundland is reopening 29 of its UK stores this Friday - the list in full

Poundland has dubbed its reopening plans as “Operation Spring Back”, which comes following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday.

Rules for getting married in England, according to Boris Johnson's road map. (Canva)

Rules for getting married in England as Boris Johnson's road map gives clarity

The Prime Minister has offered engaged couples clarity following his announcement, here is all you need to know.

NHS waiting lists at 20-year high - what are your rights? (PA)

NHS waiting lists will take ‘many years’ to deal with, health chief warns

Healthcare waiting lists in the UK are now longer than they have been for about 20 years.

New Covid vaccine found to be safe and effective - when will the UK get it? (PA)

New Covid-19 vaccine found to be safe and effective - when will the UK get it?

The new vaccine has not been approved for use in the UK yet, but the Government has ordered 30 million doses of the vaccine.

Jonathan Van-Tam responds to vaccine rumours surrounding fertility and pregnancy. (PA/Canva)

Jonathan Van-Tam responds to vaccine rumours surrounding fertility and pregnancy

Prof Van-Tam branded rumours, particularly surrounding infertility, as “nonsense” in a characteristic straightforward response.

When will offices reopen in England? - Government plans for working from home. (Canva)

When will offices reopen in England? - Government plans for working from home

Boris Johnson hopes that from 21 June there should be an end of all legal limits on social contact but working from home looks set to continue.

More than one third of Universal Credit claims made since start of pandemic. (PA)

Over one third of Universal Credit claims made since start of Covid pandemic

New figures show 39% of the 11.4 million claims made since Universal Credit was introduced in April 2013 were made since start the of the pandemic.

Disney+ reveal hundreds of TV shows and films coming this week. (PA)

Disney+ Star release new TV series and films coming this week - the full list

A full list of TV shows and films coming to Disney+ as part of Star launches in the UK.

PS5 customers told UK stock shortage could last until next year. (PA/Sony/Canva)

PS5 UK stock shortage could last until 2022 amid concerning Sony update

Sony’s gaming chief, Jim Ryan, has refused to guarantee the technology giant will be able to meet demand in time for Christmas 2021.