State pensioners would get extra £329 a week under new campaign for payment rise
A new campaign has been launched asking the Government to raise State Pension levels to £549 a week, the equivalent of 48 hours a week at the minimum wage
Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says
Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, where Israel launched a ground offensive on Oct. 6, has largely been blocked for the past 66 days, the U.N. says.
Gay ban veterans to get up to £70K in compensation
Ministers have announced that veterans can apply to have their rank restored and discharge reason amended.
Court summons Nakaseke chairperson over issuing exams to teachers
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Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class next month. Schumer said at a rally the Senate “is going to take action on the Social Security,” telling union members, “you’re going to…
Justice Department Has Grim Warning for Convicted January 6 Rioters
Many people convicted for participating in the January 6 attack are hoping for a pardon from Donald Trump.
Centre's 'Atma' scheme helps women farmers grow hybrid vegetables in Poonch
Poonch (Jammu & Kashmir), Dec 11 (IANS): Under the Central government's Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA or Atma) scheme, the agriculture department of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district has taken an important step towards financially empowering women. As part of the scheme, the department is providing.....
Tufton wants SERHA to reevaluate move to stop external radiation services referrals
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has asked the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) to stand down on a position it took regarding hospitals ceasing all external referrals for radiation services under the Enhancement...
Mahakumbh 2025: Cyber police station to shield devotees from AI, dark web and social media scammers
Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 11 (IANS): The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has taken steps to digitise the Mahakumbh 2025, the first such initiative, by introducing advanced technology during the entire period of pilgrimage. Alongside the ambitious digitisation plan, extensive measures are also being taken to pre.....
Myanmar to resubmit Thanaka for UNESCO World Heritage List
Myanmar plans to resubmit its traditional thanaka for inclusion in UNESCO's World Heritage List, according to Daw Nan Laung Ngin, Director of the Department of Archaeology and National Museum under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture. Thanaka was first submitted to UNESCO for consideration in 2020. However, the organization requested additional information and revisions to the submission format, prompting the resubmission process.
UN experts urge US to end 'double standards' on Israel-Palestine conflict
United Nations (UN) human rights experts condemned the US for its "double standards" in addressing violations of international law in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, urging an end to impunity for...
£49 Solihull tax row as council leader says some pay for service they don't use
Anger over proposals to charge households who want to continue having their green waste collected by cash-strapped authority
Devon school considers split in leadership shake-up
Parents are being urged to have their say
Plymouth drops 'risky' SEND school plan for historic building
Plymouth will be short of at least 105 places for children with special educational needs by 2030
Perth school blocks WiFi to get pupils off mobile phones
Bertha Park High School says bigger changes around the use of mobile phones could be coming to classrooms across Perth and Kinross next year.
Caird Park future: Readers have their say on what they want to replace doomed golf course
The fate of the century-old facility was sealed earlier this month.
The council that wants to spend £120,000 on two revolving doors
The doors are regularly breaking down, costing the council money each time
Rahul Gandhi reaches Hathras to meet family of 2020 rape-murder victim
Rahul Gandhi at Hathras: Rahul Gandhi visits Hathras family, sparking controversy over intentions and CBI investigation into gangrape case.
'Badly worded' motion leaves councillors furious as they vote to 'not not' take action
The question of whether to write or to ‘not not’ write a letter to the secretary of state has caused a rift in the chambers.
Report: Hamas Agreed to IDF Presence in Gaza in Deal to Release Only Few Hostages
Defense Minister Israel Katz said he believed there was a chance to reach a new deal to release all the hostages.
Our hospices need funding, urgently
In the meantime, we must all be enormously grateful for the generosity of charitable giving, that is just about keeping local hospice services afloat.
Tory fury as ministers hand another £13m to UNRWA
The Prime Minister committed the extra cash during a meeting with UNRWA commissioner general Philippe Lazzarini in Downing Street yesterday.
Hajj 2025: NAHCON urges state pilgrim boards to expedite remittances to commission
"I called on the chief executives of States Pilgrims board to expedite remittances to the commission to enable early preparations, including securing affordable and suitable accommodations at Madina, Makkah, Mina and Mashaer."
DWP explains Universal Credit and PIP claimants' rights over bank account checks
The DWP says the new powers are key to preventing fraud but people will be able to challenge decisions that are based on bank data
Christmas travel warning as trains set to be cancelled and roads 'gridlocked'
The AA has shared which day is likely to be the busiest on the roads
'Don't make children's services a political football' say Solihull councillors in heated debate
Opposition councillor calls for change in Solihull Council leadership during children's services debate
Pupils told to 'layer-up' as 6 schools left without heating
Some schools have been waiting months for the issues to be resolved
Rahul Gandhi Visits Hathras Victim's Family, Slams BJP For Injustice
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits the Hathras gangrape victim’s family, criticizes BJP for unfulfilled promises, and vows to fight for justice and dignity for the grieving family.
Lights to be dimmed in Devon residential areas
A trial will last for 12 months
Landmark Birmingham pub targeted by vandals as campaigners say 'embarrassing'
The Grade II-listed pub is dubbed the 'birthplace of heavy metal', and is the venue where Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath played their first ever gig
Nottinghamshire County Council to spend £2.5 million demolishing 'concrete monstrosity' as new HQ costs jump
The cost of building Nottinghamshire County Council's new HQ has shot up by £888,000
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