BBC News NI political editor, Enda McClafferty, reported that a significant number of pensioners in Northern Ireland may see a reinstatement of their winter fuel payments following a government U-turn. Approximately 250,000 pensioners in Northern Ireland had their payments cut last year as a cost-saving measure under the new Labour government. However, the government has… Continue reading Winter fuel payments: NI pensioners could have payments restored
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Scottish ministers 'in the dark' over winter fuel payment U-turn
Scottish pensioners may find themselves at a disadvantage compared to their counterparts in England and Wales as a result of a recent decision regarding winter fuel payments. The Scottish government expressed surprise and frustration over the unilateral move to reinstate winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners in England and Wales by Chancellor Rachel Reeves,… Continue reading Scottish ministers 'in the dark' over winter fuel payment U-turn
Three-quarters of pensioners to get winter fuel payment this year
The government announced that nine million pensioners in England and Wales earning £35,000 or less annually will receive the winter fuel payment this year. This marks a significant policy turnaround with Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirming that three-quarters of people of state pension age will now qualify for the allowance. Last year, the payment was only… Continue reading Three-quarters of pensioners to get winter fuel payment this year
Flintshire murder accused couple called child beaters – court
A grandson’s tragic death has shed light on a devastating case of alleged child abuse. Two-year-old Ethan Ives-Griffiths passed away in 2021 due to a severe head injury that ultimately claimed his life. The accused individuals, Michael Ives, 47, and Kerry Ives, 46, faced accusations of murder, causing or allowing the death of a child,… Continue reading Flintshire murder accused couple called child beaters – court
Zia Yusuf: Reform UK burka row is 'storm in a teacup'
Zia Yusuf, the former chairman of Reform UK, found himself embroiled in controversy after criticizing one of his MPs for calling for a burka ban on social media. He described the subsequent backlash as a “storm in a teacup” during an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, attributing his remarks to exhaustion and poor… Continue reading Zia Yusuf: Reform UK burka row is 'storm in a teacup'
Girl, 9, and her father die after Heckmondwike house fire
A tragic incident in West Yorkshire has left a nine-year-old girl and her father dead, with an 11-year-old girl in critical condition following a house fire in Russell Close, Heckmondwike. Emergency services responded to the ongoing fire shortly after 06:10 BST on Sunday, where despite medical attention, the man was pronounced dead at the scene… Continue reading Girl, 9, and her father die after Heckmondwike house fire
Tanya Nasir who lied to get Bridgend nursing job banned
A nurse who deceived her way into caring for infants has been removed from her position. Tanya Nasir, a 45-year-old from Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, managed to secure a role as the ward manager on the neonatal unit at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend by falsely claiming to be a highly trained neonatal nurse and… Continue reading Tanya Nasir who lied to get Bridgend nursing job banned
NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run low
There has been a persistent shortage of blood donations within the NHS, prompting a call for 200,000 new donors to step forward. Last year, the health service issued an “amber alert” due to low blood stocks, which could potentially impact patient treatment. This shortage has continued, highlighting the critical need for more donors, especially those… Continue reading NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run low
Teens arrested on suspicion of murder as boy, 14, stabbed to death
A tragic incident unfolded in Manchester as two teenagers were taken into custody on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed. The harrowing event took place on Nevin Road in New Moston, prompting a swift response from emergency services including police, paramedics, and an air ambulance. Despite efforts to save the boy,… Continue reading Teens arrested on suspicion of murder as boy, 14, stabbed to death
LA protests: British photographer injured by 'plastic bullet'
A photojournalist from the UK has undergone emergency surgery after being struck by a non-lethal bullet while capturing the tensions between police and protesters in Los Angeles, USA. Nick Stern was documenting the protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when he was hit by a three-inch “plastic bullet” in his thigh, causing significant injury.… Continue reading LA protests: British photographer injured by 'plastic bullet'