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The recent announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sent shockwaves throughout the country. With plans for significant welfare cuts in the works, there are concerns that over 250,000 people could be pushed into poverty. The move comes amidst a challenging economic climate, with forecasts indicating a sharp slowdown in growth to only 1% next year… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Balancing the books on backs of poor' and 'tax rise fears'

The looming possibility of one of Wales’ most iconic canals running dry has sparked concern, with fears that the historic waterway could face water shortages in a matter of days. The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, which is set to celebrate its 225th anniversary this year, has been grappling with an “urgent” water crisis, prompting calls… Continue reading Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal could run dry in days, operators warn

Brian Wheeler provides insights into Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement, where she enacted changes to the welfare budget and increased defense spending in an effort to stimulate the economy. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) adjusted its growth forecast for the year, citing global instability as a major factor contributing to a new era of national… Continue reading Rachel Reeves squeezes benefits as 2025 growth forecast halved in Spring Statement

Firefighters have been deployed to tackle yet another blaze in the Mourne Mountains, this time on Slieve Binnian. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) sent six fire engines and a command support unit to the scene on Wednesday evening. This incident comes after a large gorse fire on the same mountain earlier in… Continue reading Mourne Mountains: Slieve Binnian on fire for second time this week

The Office for Students (OfS) has issued warnings to universities regarding freedom of speech rules, stating that institutions could potentially face substantial fines. One prominent example of this crackdown was when the University of Sussex was fined £585,000 following an investigation by the OfS. The institution was found in violation of freedom of speech guidelines,… Continue reading Future free speech fines could be worth millions, unis warned

NatWest and Nigel Farage have come to an agreement regarding the closure of his bank account, ending a long-standing dispute. Almost two years ago, the leader of Reform UK had his account with Coutts, a prestigious private bank owned by NatWest Group, shut down. This incident sparked a public feud between Farage and the bank,… Continue reading Farage and NatWest agree to settle row over bank account closure

A significant financial dilemma looms over the Scottish government as Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced impending budget cuts to public services in order to offset the rise in employers’ National Insurance. The distressing news follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, where cutbacks in welfare and an upsurge in defense expenditure were disclosed. Robison expressed deep… Continue reading Cuts needed to fund UK government tax hike, says Shona Robinson

workers at a business meeting”> Why 6.5m new firms were set up in the UK during Covid A record number of new companies were formed in the UK last year according to new research. 14 Feb 2024 Business UK bank sets up transgender forum to drive change Drew Povey said National Australia Bank had paid… Continue reading Spring Statement: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

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BBC News reporter Dan Martin covered a tragic story from East Midlands involving a devastating case of domestic violence that resulted in the death of Christine Everett-Hickson, a 21-year-old woman, at the hands of her partner, Kain Tailby. Tailby was found guilty of murdering Everett-Hickson after violently attacking her on their one-year anniversary, causing irreparable… Continue reading Kain Tailby guilty of murdering partner on their anniversary