Peterborough United has been associated with the Ferguson family for decades. While manager Darren Ferguson has led the League One club since 2007, a different set of Fergusons has a longer association with the team. Michael Ferguson began working for Peterborough United in 1992 as a steward. He hoped the job would allow him a… Continue reading The three generations of Peterborough United turnstile operators
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Home Office not doing enough to keep women and girls safe, watchdog says
A report by the UK’s spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), has found that the Home Office has not led an effective whole-system response to the “serious and growing problem” of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the country. The department, which is the lead on the government’s response to VAWG, has failed… Continue reading Home Office not doing enough to keep women and girls safe, watchdog says
Welfare reform is next, but Labour ministers are treading carefully
The Labour Party is cautiously approaching welfare reform, one of the core issues they stand for since they are committed to tackling poverty and protecting the welfare system. The current government, on the other hand, is incorporating welfare reform into its economic agenda. Rachel Reeves, in her speech on growth, has promised to focus on… Continue reading Welfare reform is next, but Labour ministers are treading carefully
'I'm a circus acrobat – I can't do school holidays'
A mother who is a circus performer has been fined for taking her daughter out of school for a two-week holiday in the Canary Islands in January 2024. Kelly, 32, works seven days a week and receives only January and February off. Her daughter Kaida attends a main school on Wednesdays to Fridays, while registered… Continue reading 'I'm a circus acrobat – I can't do school holidays'
Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Flight risk or soaring success?
Doncaster Sheffield Airport, which closed in November 2022, is set to potentially reopen in spring 2026, as efforts to revive the airport continue gaining traction. However, some question whether or not the move is viable, particularly given the airport’s proximity to Leeds Bradford, Humberside, East Midlands, and Manchester airports, all of which lie within a… Continue reading Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Flight risk or soaring success?
EuroMillions £83.4m prize the largest to go unclaimed for a week
The biggest lottery prize to go unclaimed for a week has been revealed by a spokesman after a EuroMillions jackpot of £83.4m was never claimed. The ticket was bought in a shop, but it’s not currently known where this was. On 24 January, the successful player matched all five main numbers along with the Lucky… Continue reading EuroMillions £83.4m prize the largest to go unclaimed for a week
Sainsbury's and Morrisons run 'prohibited' tobacco advertising
Major UK supermarkets, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, have been accused of displaying “prohibited” adverts for tobacco in their stores. Trading Standards indicate the stores are breaking the law with the displays promoting nicotine-delivering devices using heated tobacco instead of burning it. Despite the 2002 ban on tobacco advertising, posters and video screens were spotted advertising iQos,… Continue reading Sainsbury's and Morrisons run 'prohibited' tobacco advertising
Energy bills: 'My £5,700 charge was cancelled because supplier broke rules'
Hayley Jarvis was sent a shock bill of over £5,700 for energy she used over two and a half years ago. The practice of “back billing”, which entails sending a bill for old energy use, was made illegal by the UK energy regulator Ofgem in 2018 for periods over 12 months prior. Radio 4’s Money… Continue reading Energy bills: 'My £5,700 charge was cancelled because supplier broke rules'
Department for Infrastructure 'not delivering' on active travel targets
Campaign groups have stated that the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is not meeting legally binding targets on spending for active travel, which aims to encourage people to walk, cycle, or use other forms of public transport, in the country. As part of the Climate Act 2022, it was legally required for the department… Continue reading Department for Infrastructure 'not delivering' on active travel targets
Is Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandoning north-east England?
The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, recently announced her support for the expansion of airports and the creation of a UK Silicon Valley. However, as I drove through the north of England, it became increasingly clear to me that investment in southern infrastructure appeared to be a greater priority for the government than the urgent needs… Continue reading Is Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandoning north-east England?