Reporter Becky Morton covers the latest developments in government policies regarding winter fuel payments. Labour MPs have rallied behind the recent government U-turn on winter fuel payments, using this opportunity to push for the reversal of planned benefit cuts. They commended the government for extending eligibility to pensioners with an annual income of £35,000 or… Continue reading Labour MPs call for action on benefits after winter fuel U-turn
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Daniel Clarke: How did abuse of disabled children go undetected?
Parents are outraged and seeking answers after it was discovered that a pedophile, Daniel Clarke, could have abused numerous disabled and special educational needs children while employed as a teaching assistant. The West Midlands Police investigation suggests that over a decade, Clarke may have targeted more than 81 vulnerable young individuals. Although he was recently… Continue reading Daniel Clarke: How did abuse of disabled children go undetected?
'It will make a lot of difference': Reactions to winter fuel payment U-turn
Charlotte Edwards, a business reporter, reported that over three-quarters of pensioners will now receive the winter fuel payment this year following a significant policy reversal by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Under this new decision, nine million pensioners in England and Wales with an annual income of £35,000 or less will now qualify for the payment. The… Continue reading 'It will make a lot of difference': Reactions to winter fuel payment U-turn
Ibrahima Seck: Parents of stabbed boy, 14, mourn 'caring' son
A tragic incident occurred outside the Fairway Inn pub in New Moston, Greater Manchester, resulting in the death of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck. The young boy was stabbed and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Following the incident, three suspects were arrested on suspicion of murder, including two teenagers aged 14 and 16, and… Continue reading Ibrahima Seck: Parents of stabbed boy, 14, mourn 'caring' son
Rhianan Rudd: 'Missed opportunities' to help terrorism suspect
An inquiry into the passing of a 16-year-old girl who was groomed and faced terrorism allegations has revealed that there were overlooked opportunities to assist her by the authorities. Chief coroner Alexia Durran determined that both the police and Derbyshire County Council could have referred Rhianan Rudd sooner for potential consideration as a victim of… Continue reading Rhianan Rudd: 'Missed opportunities' to help terrorism suspect
Plastic surgeon Jonathan Peter Brooks jailed for trying to kill colleague
A plastic surgeon has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to murder a fellow colleague he wanted to eliminate as a witness in disciplinary proceedings. Jonathan Peter Brooks donned camouflage gear and armed himself with weapons before breaking into Graeme Perks’s home in Halam, Nottinghamshire, in January. A trial revealed that Mr. Perks… Continue reading Plastic surgeon Jonathan Peter Brooks jailed for trying to kill colleague
The Day of the Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies
Renowned thriller author Frederick Forsyth has passed away at the age of 86, as confirmed by his agent Jonathan Lloyd. Forsyth, who was best known for his gripping novels such as The Day Of The Jackal, The Odessa File, and The Dogs of War, sold over 75 million books worldwide. His publisher Bill Scott-Kerr praised… Continue reading The Day of the Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies
Daniel Anjorin murder: Court shown footage of fatal attack
During a trial at the Old Bailey, CCTV footage of a fatal attack in Hainault has been presented to the jury. Marcus Monzo, a 37-year-old man, stands accused of the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin and the attempted murder of four others during a series of attacks that occurred in April last year. Despite the… Continue reading Daniel Anjorin murder: Court shown footage of fatal attack
Alice Figueiredo death: NHS trust and medic guilty of failings
The tragic death of a young woman in a mental health unit has resulted in a hospital trust and a staff member being convicted of health and safety failings. Alice Figueiredo, 22, ended her own life in July 2015 while receiving treatment at Goodmayes Hospital in east London. The North East London Foundation NHS Trust… Continue reading Alice Figueiredo death: NHS trust and medic guilty of failings
Bhim Kohli: MPs demand sentence review for killers of man, 80
In Leicester, two teenagers were convicted of killing an 80-year-old man, Bhim Kohli, at Franklin Park in Braunstone Town. Mr. Kohli died after being attacked while walking his dog in September. One of the teenagers, a 15-year-old boy, was sentenced to seven years in custody for manslaughter, while the other, a 13-year-old girl, received a… Continue reading Bhim Kohli: MPs demand sentence review for killers of man, 80