Tag: UK News

A tragic incident unfolded at a block of flats in Green Park, Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, resulting in the death of a 40-year-old woman, Joanne Penney. Following the discovery of Penney seriously injured on March 9th, six individuals have been brought before the court in connection with her murder. Among the defendants, five face… Continue reading Talbot Green: Six in court after woman shot dead

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is using unique methods to track the increasing cost of living, incorporating items like yoga mats and virtual reality headsets into their basket of goods and services. This basket, which contains 752 items, is crucial for calculating inflation rates, currently standing at 3% per year. These figures have far-reaching… Continue reading Inflation: Yoga mats and VR headsets used to measure cost of living

In Thailand, a search has been launched for a missing 26-year-old woman from south London following a tragic incident where a boat carrying tourists caught fire and sank near the island of Koh Tao during a diving expedition. Alexandra Clarke, a resident of Lambeth, was onboard the vessel when the fire broke out on Sunday… Continue reading Thailand boat fire: Search resumes for missing Alexandra Clarke

A recent announcement from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed that in order to address the issue of overcrowded prisons, prisoners will be temporarily held in police cells under emergency measures known as Operation Safeguard. The government plans to free up 200 cells through this initiative, which is anticipated to last for a period… Continue reading Prisoners to be held in police cells to deal with overcrowding

BBC News journalist Harry Parkhill has reported on a harrowing incident in Lincoln, where a woman found herself trapped in mud for nearly two hours. Gill Pyrah, a 70-year-old woman, was walking her dog Luna on Lincoln’s South Common when she became stuck in a quagmire. Pyrah expressed her gratitude towards the rescuers who came… Continue reading Lincoln woman 'screamed for help' as she sank in mud

Consideration is being given by the government to potential changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – a crucial disability benefit – in efforts to reduce welfare spending. PIP is provided to individuals facing challenges in completing everyday tasks or moving around due to long-term physical or mental health conditions. Concerns have been raised by… Continue reading What are PIP disability payments and why could they change?

In Northern Ireland, politicians have cautioned the UK government against implementing cuts to benefits. It is anticipated that ministers will unveil plans to reduce spending on health and disability benefits. Alliance Party MP Sorcha Eastwood criticized the potential cuts, stating that it would exploit vulnerable individuals to balance the government’s financial books. Similarly, the SDLP’s… Continue reading Benefits cuts: NI politicians warn against UK cuts

Douglas Fraser, the Business and Economy Editor for Scotland, reported significant reforms to restrict certain sickness and disability benefits set to be announced at Westminster. UK Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is expected to tighten the rules on Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The potential knock-on effect on Scotland is concerning, with the SNP warning… Continue reading What does UK benefits overhaul mean for Scotland?

Political correspondent Iain Watson reports that changes to the welfare system are expected to affect some current recipients of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The government, under Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, is planning to tighten the eligibility criteria for health benefits system as a means to reduce the increasing welfare bill. While the… Continue reading Some PIP recipients may lose out under welfare cuts

Journalist Becky Morton reports on the government’s plan to cancel thousands of taxpayer-funded credit cards in an effort to combat “wasteful” spending. Government procurement cards, initially intended for low-value, one-time purchases, have seen a sharp increase in spending over the past four years without adequate oversight. The Cabinet Office is taking measures to freeze nearly… Continue reading Crackdown on government cards to cut 'wasteful' spending