Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has addressed the potential elimination of the two-child benefit cap, acknowledging that it would come with a hefty price tag. In a conversation with the BBC, she highlighted the negative impact of the policy, which restricts most families from receiving means-tested benefits for any third or subsequent children born after April… Continue reading Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap
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Adolescence writer says benefit cuts 'punching down' on disabled people
Jack Thorne, the screenwriter known for his work on the popular TV drama Adolescence, has spoken out against the government’s proposed benefit changes, stating that they unfairly target disabled individuals. Thorne, who is autistic and received praise for his work on the Netflix series, expressed his concerns about the impact of the planned cuts on… Continue reading Adolescence writer says benefit cuts 'punching down' on disabled people
Drug-fuelled driver who caused three-year-old's death jailed
In Manchester, a tragic incident occurred where a three-year-old girl, Louisa Palmisano, known as Lulu, was hit and killed by a van driven by Rawal Rehman. The devastating event took place on Mosely Street in the city center when the van crashed into a tram, causing Rehman’s vehicle to mount the pavement and strike the… Continue reading Drug-fuelled driver who caused three-year-old's death jailed
Mary Earps: England goalkeeper retires before Euro 2025
Mary Earps, the renowned England goalkeeper, has surprised fans by announcing her retirement from international football, just a mere five weeks before the team’s European Championship defence in Switzerland. Despite her crucial role in the Lionesses winning Euro 2022, Earps recently lost her starting position to Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton. With 53 senior appearances spanning over… Continue reading Mary Earps: England goalkeeper retires before Euro 2025
London Congestion Charge set to rise by 20% to £18
Transport for London (TfL) has put forth a proposal to increase London’s Congestion Charge by 20%, bringing it up to £18. This increase will go into effect on January 2, raising the daily fee from £15. This marks the first increase since June 2020 when the charge surged by 30% from £11.50. Failure to pay… Continue reading London Congestion Charge set to rise by 20% to £18
Nigel Farage defends Reform's 'racist' Anas Sarwar advert
In response to criticisms of a controversial Reform UK advertisement targeting Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Nigel Farage has come to its defense. Both the Labour party and First Minister John Swinney have denounced the online video, released ahead of a Holyrood by-election, as “blatantly racist.” Farage, during a press conference in London, showed the… Continue reading Nigel Farage defends Reform's 'racist' Anas Sarwar advert
Beef drives food inflation to highest in a year
UK food inflation has hit an annual high as a result of increased prices for beef and fresh produce, according to industry data. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported a 2.8% rise in food prices in the year to May, marking the highest annual rate since May 2024 when food inflation stood at 3.2%. Experts… Continue reading Beef drives food inflation to highest in a year
Dry heat to torrential rain – why Scotland is experiencing 'weather whiplash'
The recent weather in Scotland has been nothing short of extreme. After enjoying several weeks of dry and sunny conditions, the region experienced torrential downpours over the bank holiday weekend, signaling a sudden shift in the weather. March and April were unusually dry, with May receiving only 4% of the typical rainfall by the middle… Continue reading Dry heat to torrential rain – why Scotland is experiencing 'weather whiplash'
What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident
A man, at the age of 53, was apprehended after a car struck numerous pedestrians in Liverpool’s city center amidst the Premier League victory parade. Witness reports and social media videos depicted the vehicle driving through a crowd of people, causing chaos as individuals scrambled to safety. Authorities have clarified that they do not consider… Continue reading What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident
New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacks on Orkney
Scotland’s natural heritage agency is working on new measures to address the issue of raven attacks on livestock in Orkney. Farmers have reported incidents where young ravens have caused harm to lambs, sheep, and calves, leading to significant financial losses. NatureScot officials acknowledged the ineffectiveness of current controls in deterring these attacks during a meeting… Continue reading New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacks on Orkney