Kate Elliott

2 weeks ago | collider.com | Bruce Sterling |Kate Elliott |Nnedi Okorafor |Ann Leckie

If one has yet to hear of the Dune franchise, they've been living under a rock or actively trying to avoid good science fiction stories. With Denis Villeneuve's recent film adaption franchise of the story from 1963– first published in a magazine and later published in novel format in 1965– the Frank Herbert series has exploded in popularity among the general masses who had not heard of the franchise beforehand.

2 months ago | lightspeedmagazine.com | Wendy Wagner |Kate Elliott

We saw her staggering down the promenade, gills flaring as she sucked for the gods’ aether that no longer fueled her breathing. By her gasping breaths we knew the god had moved on, swimming the invisible aether to another, leaving her gasping in the void as she fell back into the strained, recycled, and slightly fishy-smelling air of the space station. Collapsing to her knees, she stared confusedly at the curved walls, the sloping floor, the elaborate scaffolding.

Jan 20, 2025 | lancs.live | Kate Elliott |Fiona Callingham

Brits are being warned as an important tax return deadline is fast approaching. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has signalled a looming deadline that could trip up unsuspecting Child Benefit claimants. If you raked in upwards of £50,000 during the 2023/24 tax year and you or your partner are receiving Child Benefit, it's crucial to report this on your tax return to avoid a fine.

Dec 8, 2024 | chroniclelive.co.uk | Kate Elliott |Barbara Hodgson

With the cost of a TV licence set to rise again, now could be a good time for some Brits to check if they are eligible for a 50% discount. The licence fee is due to increase by £5 next year, to a cost of £174.50, but some people are entitled to it at half-price. If someone is is blind - classed as severely sight impaired - or lives with someone who is blind then they may be entitled to a blind concession TV licence.

Dec 7, 2024 | cambridge-news.co.uk | Kate Elliott |Fiona Callingham

Brits have been issued a warning as millions of households risk losing their benefit payments this winter if they fail to meet the deadlines to switch to Universal Credit. This is because the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is transferring all claimants of legacy benefits to Universal Credit through a process called managed migration. Affected households will receive letters instructing them to complete the switch within three months or face having their payments stopped.