UK households can get £200 payment for cost of living if they fit three criteria
£49 million has been provided to the West Midlands as part of a £421 million support fund
Students 'voting with their feet' as council considers Mountain Ash Comprehensive sixth form closure
An RCT Council committee recently discussed proposals to close Mountain Ash Comprehensive's sixth form
Tax cut, rebate not enough
As the snow begins to fall, we are reminded that the holidays are just around the corner.
'It feels like an attack'
WASPI issues update over DWP response to £3,000 compensation petition
The WASPI women have been campaigning for compensation for years after many were left struggling financially after their state pension age was increased
Replacing council's vehicles with low emission alternatives could cost around £50m
The authority has a big challenge to reach its 'net zero' emissions target in 2030
Infected blood compensation update as DWP and inheritance impact clarified ahead of first payments
As compensation for the scandal begins to roll out decades after the first deaths, infected blood victims have now been advised how their hefty payouts could affect their benefits and inheritance
Windsor & Maidenhead residents face 25% council tax hike
The local authority has asked the government for permission to increase the levy by an extra fifth, alongside the standard 4.99 per cent limit.
Lagos signs organ transplant bill, four others into law
“This legislation protects individuals from exploitation and ensures medical procedures adhere to the highest ethical standards."
FTC Sounds Alarm Over Massive Spike In Online Game-Like Job Scams
Before you fill out that online job form in hopes of making some extra jingle for the holiday season, take heed of new warning by the Federal Trade Commission.
DWP to give 1.6m Universal Credit claimants £423 boost from April
The additional financial support is rising in line with inflation
Texas Fixin’ to Start Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Great News for $STARS Meme Coin Tracker Which Just Broke Through $15M in Presale
A cryptocurrency win as Texas introduces a bill to form a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve — which helps catapult other meme coins like $STARS.
DWP halts PIP changes aimed at speeding up claims for £737 payments
Huge demand for Personal Independence Payment with soaring numbers of claims and new awards is believed to be behind the decision
WASPI compensation scheme proposal set for debate in Parliament
Labour is set to announce a fresh debate on a compensation scheme for women affected by State Pension age changes
‘Ladbrokes bet says it all – price of Labour failure is Nigel Farage as next PM’
It's clear why we've ended up with one of the most dangerous politicians on the brink of real power, says Mirror columnist Brian Reade, and Labour needs to win back working-class support fast before Reform takes hold
Trees cut down in Newark Castle Grounds as decision slammed as 'betrayal'
Where possible logs and tree stems have been retained on the site and used as habitat piles or play features.
FTC warns of online task job scams hooking victims like gambling
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns about a significant rise in gambling-like online job scams, known as "task scams," that draw people into earning cash through repetitive tasks, with the promises of earning more if they deposit their own money.
Council staff told they're losing their jobs just two weeks before Christmas
More than 100 members of staff at Cornwall Council are set to lose their jobs in the new year as the authority looks to save tens of millions of pounds on next year's budget
Ed Miliband claims plans to carpet UK with pylons is 'the right thing'
The Energy Secretary's 'clean energy revolution' will convert the grid from fossil fuels to renewable power by 2030.
Government issues update on Shamima Begum return to the UK
There are "no plans" to allow Shamima Begum to return to the UK, a government minister said, as the fate of those in Syrian refugee camps remains uncertain amid the country's political turmoil
Job applications to open for EPS-TOPIK and Skills Test Passers in late December or early January
The government’s Overseas Employment Agency has announced that individuals who passed the EPS-TOPIK exam and Skills Test for the first batch of manufacturing and service sector jobs will be invited to apply for jobs in the last week of December 2024 or early January 2025. According to the announcement, candidates are advised to ensure their health is in good condition and that their passports have at least one year of validity.
Thousands to get extra £300 cost of living payments on these key dates over winter
The Winter Fuel Payment has undergone a major overhaul this winter, with the amount now means-tested.
Bus lane near Crown Island to be reviewed after traffic 'doubles'
A local councillor claims this stretch of lane has caused congestion to double
Councillor wants private animal pound in Westmoreland
WESTERN BUREAU: Ian Myles, councillor for the Little London division in the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation (WMC), has called for the impounding of stray animals to be privatised, as this will provide a humane solution to the issue, and enhance...
Labour's vow to build 1.5 million homes during not possible due to 'national crisis' of skills shortage, says housing boss
The head of the largest housebuilding firm in the United Kingdom has said Labour's vow to build 1.5 million homes during this parliament is not possible due to a severe skills shortage.
Ōtaki highway tolls to reach vital services unfair - mayor
Ōtaki and surrounding communities could be split off from vital resources they depend on - or hit in the pocket - if a planned toll goes ahead on State Highway 1, a mayor says.
Work begins on 70 affordable homes in Tiverton
The first homes are available in late summer '25
Furious residents told their objections to controversial plans are 'not applicable'
Fears voiced over parking and traffic chaos on busy route into the city
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