A new report from the Resolution Foundation suggests that Universal Credit (UC) will have to adapt in order to meet the challenges presented by an increasingly elderly and ill population. The study found that the number of ill health benefit claimants who are out of work has grown by almost 100% since 2013. Recently, the… Continue reading Universal Credit must change to tackle long-term sickness, report says
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Newspaper headlines: Israel 'vows revenge' as it 'weighs up response'
Monday’s newspapers are dominated by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, with many featuring images of Israeli air defences intercepting missiles and drones in the sky. The Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel is widely seen as unprecedented and has raised concerns among many western and Arab leaders. These leaders are now engaged… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Israel 'vows revenge' as it 'weighs up response'
Cat looks fur-ious after being chiselled out of wall
In the city of Preston, Lancashire UK, a cat had to be rescued by firefighters after being stuck between two walls. The incident was posted on social media by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, where the kitty was referred to as a “curious cat” that had found itself in a “tight squeeze”. The cat was… Continue reading Cat looks fur-ious after being chiselled out of wall
Late Villa goals dent Arsenal
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Olivier Awards red carpet: David Tennant, Sarah Snook and Nicole Scherzinger appear
The annual Olivier Awards took place on Sunday at the Royal Albert Hall, bringing together some of the biggest names in British theatre. The ceremony, which is considered the most prestigious event in UK theatre, featured performances from shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Guys & Dolls, Dear England, A Little Life and Stranger Things, all… Continue reading Olivier Awards red carpet: David Tennant, Sarah Snook and Nicole Scherzinger appear
Yvette Cooper defends Angela Rayner as house row rumbles on
After Angela Rayner came under fire for allegedly falsely registering her address on the electoral roll, a shadow cabinet minister has come to her defence. Yvette Cooper has said that Labour’s deputy leader was keen to “set out all of the facts” as Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has reopened an investigation into the matter. It… Continue reading Yvette Cooper defends Angela Rayner as house row rumbles on
New York Radio DJ and producer, Mister Cee, has died aged 57
Brooklyn-born hip hop legend Mister Cee, real name Calvin LeBrun, passed away at the age of 57. He rose to prominence in New York City’s hip hop scene, making his mark as a radio personality in the early 90s on HOT 97 and WBLS airwaves. HOT 97 confirmed the news on April 10 and posted… Continue reading New York Radio DJ and producer, Mister Cee, has died aged 57
Grimes issues apology following “disastrous” DJ set at Coachella
Canadian musician Grimes has apologised for technical difficulties encountered during her set at Coachella on 13 April. The Independent reported that 20 minutes into her 50 minute performance, the artist began experiencing difficulties, stopping the music briefly to tell the crowd that this was due to problems syncing her tracks. Social media users reported that… Continue reading Grimes issues apology following “disastrous” DJ set at Coachella
FM condemns attack on Israel and repeats ceasefire call
Humza Yousaf, the First Minister, has expressed his concern about the attack on Israel by Iran, terming it an “extremely worrying development.” He urged all parties in the region to follow the UN Security Council resolutions and uphold an immediate ceasefire. Yousaf highlighted that civilians in the region have paid too high a price for… Continue reading FM condemns attack on Israel and repeats ceasefire call
Sydney: NI woman sheltered those fleeing fatal knife attack
In the aftermath of the shocking Sydney stabbings which lead to six fatalities, a County Down woman, Leanne Devine, who owns a hair salon close to the scene, kept her business open to offer shelter to those running in fear. Speaking to ABC News, she explained that her staff had been preparing to finish for… Continue reading Sydney: NI woman sheltered those fleeing fatal knife attack