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Tesco £100k home insurance quote leaves couple baffled

Elaine Mitchell from BBC News NI reported on a surprising incident involving Dr. Peter Cunningham and his wife Patricia from Newry. The couple received a home insurance renewal quote for nearly £100,000, a stark contrast to the £580 they paid for the previous year’s premium with Tesco. The astronomical figure left them puzzled and led… Continue reading Tesco £100k home insurance quote leaves couple baffled

Benefits: Starmer faces discontent over welfare system shake-up

In the midst of impending changes to the welfare system by the government, Sir Keir Starmer is confronting growing dissatisfaction. Scheduled for announcement on Tuesday by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, the reform plans aim to enhance employment rates and lessen benefit expenditures. With a focus on Personal Independence Payments (PIP), which assist individuals… Continue reading Benefits: Starmer faces discontent over welfare system shake-up

Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers

Investigations conducted by Angus Crawford and Tony Smith from BBC News have brought to light the disturbing reality of a website that shows graphic content of real-life killings, suicides, and executions. The families of the victims are urging the online regulator Ofcom to take action and shut down this website, which has over three million… Continue reading Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers

Rachel Reeves summons regulators to No 10 in drive for cuts to red tape

Business reporters Charlotte Edwards and Esyllt Carr will be meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Monday, as part of the government’s efforts to reduce bureaucracy and lower the cost of regulation for businesses by 25%. The government is set to announce initiatives to streamline environmental permits, cut red tape hindering new housing and infrastructure projects,… Continue reading Rachel Reeves summons regulators to No 10 in drive for cuts to red tape

Nacton giant warehouse leaves neighbours 'in tears'

19281e10-f8f6-11ef-beb0-b7d9efbf9716.png.webp” loading=”lazy” alt=”George King/BBC The warehouse seen from behind a large birch tree. It is metal and looks out of place in the peaceful surroundings of a garden.”>George King/BBC The structure still under construction stands out in the field behind the houses Mr Snell says the development is a “poorly disguised industrial facility” and adds… Continue reading Nacton giant warehouse leaves neighbours 'in tears'

Grangemouth: A new dawn for the home of UK's oldest oil refinery?

BBC Scotland’s environment correspondent, Kevin Keane, reports that the future of Grangemouth lies in its transformation into Scotland’s green energy industrial hub, shifting away from its historical reliance on fossil fuels. The site, home to the UK’s oldest oil refinery dating back to 1924, is facing closure by owner Petroineos, leading to the loss of… Continue reading Grangemouth: A new dawn for the home of UK's oldest oil refinery?

Nearly 42,000 UK asylum seekers waiting on appeal

The backlog of asylum seekers waiting for appeal hearings after having their initial claims rejected has surged to nearly 42,000, an analysis of official figures has shown. This represents a five-fold increase over the past two years, with concerns raised by the Refugee Council about the government potentially shifting the asylum crisis from one part… Continue reading Nearly 42,000 UK asylum seekers waiting on appeal

Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid, study says

Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys reported that recent research from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) indicates that the most impoverished children are experiencing higher rates of school absences, resulting in them falling further behind their peers. The analysis revealed that children from low-income families are lagging up to 19 months behind by the age of 16.… Continue reading Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid, study says

Newspaper headlines: 'Geordie joy' and 'Labour's war of words'

Newcastle United made history by clinching the League Cup final victory over Liverpool in a thrilling match at Wembley. Front pages on Monday celebrated the “Geordie joy” as the team ended a 70-year silverware drought. Meanwhile, the focus shifted to political turmoil as Labour MPs voiced concerns over the government’s welfare reform plans, sparking a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Geordie joy' and 'Labour's war of words'