Tottenham claimed a statement win under Thomas Frank as they won 2-0 against Manchester City at the Etihad to condemn Pep Guardiola’s side to an early home defeat. First-half goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha lifted the mood around Spurs after a week that saw Frank’s side miss out on the signing of Eberechi Eze to rivals Arsenal. Disaster struck for City goalkeeper James Trafford as his wayward pass was punished by Palhinha to double Tottenham’s lead and leave the hosts with a mountain to climb. Erling Haaland missed a good chance before the break but City were limited to few chance...
Millions of benefit recipients and pensioners are set to receive their usual payments early this week as the August bank holiday changes the policy for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The summer bank holiday on Monday 25 August means most benefit and state pension payments due that day will instead be sent on the previous working day, which is Friday 22 August. This will apply to all major benefits, including universal credit, child benefit,Personal Independence Payments (PIP), carer’s allowance and more. This means anyone expecting one of these to be paid will receive their funds ...