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The government is considering scrapping plans to freeze some disability benefits as ministers debate the potential impact of such a move, sources have revealed. Originally, reports indicated that Personal Independence Payments (PIP) would not see an increase in line with inflation for a year, prompting pushback from numerous Labour MPs who have expressed strong opposition… Continue reading Plan to freeze PIP disability benefits may be dropped

Sunday’s newspapers are filled with a variety of stories that are capturing the attention of readers across the UK. The Sunday Times reports that Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, is expected to reverse plans to freeze some disability benefits next year amid criticism from Labour MPs. The proposed move to cancel an inflation… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Benefits 'backtrack' and smacking 'could be criminal'

The detrimental effects of excessive noise on human health are often overlooked, yet they are increasingly becoming a prevalent concern. Research shows that noise pollution can contribute to serious health issues such as heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, and even dementia. According to Prof Charlotte Clark from St George’s, University of London, noise has become… Continue reading Noise: The invisible killer in all our lives

Mark Carruthers, Presenter of Sunday Politics NI, found himself in Washington, DC during St Patrick’s week, a bustling time in the US capital filled with various events and gatherings. Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly emphasized the need for pace, reminding attendees that it’s a marathon, not a sprint, to survive the multitude of activities and… Continue reading Why St Patrick's week in Washington is a long time in politics

The untold story of the battle that helped end WW2 in Europe revolves around Operation Varsity, which played a crucial role in European history, yet remains relatively obscure for many. This battle saw British, Canadian, and American forces taking off from Essex airfields on March 24, 1945, to be dropped directly above the German lines… Continue reading RAF Rivenhall event remembers 'forgotten' WW2 airborne operation

Business reporters, Tom Espiner and Charlotte Edwards, stated that the government is preparing to announce cuts to welfare spending this week. The prime minister has described the current system as “unsustainable, indefensible, and unfair.” Among the areas expected to be heavily impacted by the cuts are long-term sickness and disability benefits, particularly Personal Independence Payment… Continue reading 'I feel sick at the prospect of cuts to health benefits'

Stadium design in the world of wealthy team owners and billionaires involves more than just aesthetics. Architects at Arup utilize data from completed stadium projects over the last 25 years to understand how the pitch and intensity of crowd noise change in reaction to goals. Chris Dite, responsible for the firm’s sports projects, emphasizes the… Continue reading 'We're trying to invoke emotion': Stadium architects on what CGI tells fans

Growing up in London, Mark Wilberforce had a turbulent adolescence plagued by bad influences and risky behavior. Facing exclusion from high schools and the looming threat of criminal activities, his mother decided to send him to Ghana in a bid to keep him away from trouble. Initially resistant and feeling like he was being trapped… Continue reading 'Ghana saved me' – the learning curve for a teenage tearaway from London

Following a virtual meeting with 29 other world leaders, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that military planning to safeguard a potential ceasefire in Ukraine is transitioning to an “operational phase.” Military officials are scheduled to convene in London on Thursday to establish robust strategies to support a peace agreement and ensure Ukraine’s future security,… Continue reading Military planning for Ukraine peace moves to 'operational phase', says Starmer

After 42 years of dedicated service at the Empire Hotel, three friends, David Ellerton, John Paul Rodrigues, and Nelson Rodrigues, are facing the end of an era as they prepare to bid farewell to their long-standing careers as waiters. Often referred to as “the three amigos” by both staff and guests, the trio has become… Continue reading Llandudno waiters to be separated by retirement after 42 years