MPs are urging ministers to take further action in reforming Lifetime Isas (LISAs) as the Treasury Committee has warned that the current reforms are insufficient. Despite previous warnings that these products may not be suitable for everyone, MPs questioned whether LISAs, in their current state, are a wise use of taxpayer funds, with a projected… Continue reading Lifetime Isa reform is too slow and must be in Budget, say MPs
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Gary Lineker ends Ant and Dec's 23-year winning streak at TV awards
Culture reporters Noor Nanji and Yasmin Rufo were astonished when Gary Lineker broke Ant and Dec’s 23-year winning streak at the National Television Awards. Lineker, the former Match of the Day host, was awarded best TV presenter at the viewer-chosen event, marking a significant shift. Following his departure from the BBC football show after 26… Continue reading Gary Lineker ends Ant and Dec's 23-year winning streak at TV awards
Equality Commission: Student settles discrimination case against Translink
A Belfast student recently settled a discrimination case with Translink, receiving £7,500 in compensation. Rosie Pidgeon, who uses an electric wheelchair, encountered issues on the glider service, where the driver failed to lower the ramp at her stop on multiple occasions, causing her to be carried past her intended destination. Pidgeon, who attends a course… Continue reading Equality Commission: Student settles discrimination case against Translink
Staff to strike at three Scottish universities in one day
Staff at two universities in Scotland are set to engage in a one-day strike due to the looming threat of compulsory redundancies. Members of the EIS union at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have deemed strike action as a final resort after both institutions remained… Continue reading Staff to strike at three Scottish universities in one day
How do Westhill residents view their local asylum hotel?
A local hotel in Aberdeenshire began accommodating asylum seekers in March 2023, resulting in a population increase of 300 in the town of Westhill. These asylum seekers come from countries like Iran, Somalia, Afghanistan, and Eritrea, waiting for their asylum claims to be processed by the Home Office. Last month, the Hampton by Hilton hotel… Continue reading How do Westhill residents view their local asylum hotel?
Trump will visit late Queen's tomb during UK state visit
US President Donald Trump is set to embark on his second state visit to the UK, where he will visit the tomb of the late Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. During his visit, Trump will lay a wreath at the tomb and meet with King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as the Prince… Continue reading Trump will visit late Queen's tomb during UK state visit
Firefighters tackle fire at Battersea block of flats
A significant number of firefighters, around 80 in total, are currently engaged in combatting a fire at a block of flats situated in Battersea, located in south-west London. The London Brigade (LFB) has reported that the entire top floor as well as the roof of the four-storey residential structure on Maysoule Road is engulfed in… Continue reading Firefighters tackle fire at Battersea block of flats
London bus strike planned for weekend partly called off
A planned bus workers’ strike in the capital set to impact numerous bus routes over the upcoming weekend has been mostly called off by the Unite union, according to reports. The strike, initially scheduled to begin at 05:00 BST on Friday 12 September and last until the evening of Sunday 14 September, would have affected… Continue reading London bus strike planned for weekend partly called off
Reform's Laura Anne Jones 'broke rules with racial slur but not expenses'
The lone representative of Reform in the Welsh Parliament faced accusations of bringing the Senedd into disrepute due to her use of a racial slur in a WhatsApp conversation, as stated by the Senedd’s standards commissioner. Laura Anne Jones, previously a Conservative Member of the Senedd, was also accused of violating the Senedd’s code of… Continue reading Reform's Laura Anne Jones 'broke rules with racial slur but not expenses'
PSNI 'cannot afford' to pay staff compensation over data breach
The High Court has been informed that there are currently no funds available to compensate Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) staff following a significant data breach that occurred two years ago. The PSNI has acknowledged responsibility for the breach, and discussions have been ongoing for a year to resolve claims arising from the incident,… Continue reading PSNI 'cannot afford' to pay staff compensation over data breach