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Forbes hits out at UK Government as winter fuel payments limited in Scotland

Forbes hits out at UK Government as winter fuel payments limited in Scotland

Forbes hits out at UK Government as winter fuel payments limited in Scotland

14 August 2024

She confirmed the Scottish Government’s new pension age winter heating payment will not be a universal benefit as originally planned.


Man who kicked female officer to ground during Hull riots jailed for three years

Man who kicked female officer to ground during Hull riots jailed for three years

Man who kicked female officer to ground during Hull riots jailed for three years

14 August 2024

Connor Whiteley, 26, admitted violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker after playing a ‘prominent role’ in ‘hate-fuelled mob violence’.


Drivers warned over QR code parking scams

Drivers warned over QR code parking scams

Drivers warned over QR code parking scams

14 August 2024

The RAC advised motorists to make payments only with cash, cards or official apps.


Inflation climbs above Bank of England target in first rise of 2024

Inflation climbs above Bank of England target in first rise of 2024

Inflation climbs above Bank of England target in first rise of 2024

14 August 2024

While inflation hit 2.2% in June, signs of easing pressure in the services sector fuelled hopes of more rate cuts by the Bank.


Aaron Taylor-Johnson speaks Russian in Kraven The Hunter trailer featuring Rhino

Aaron Taylor-Johnson speaks Russian in Kraven The Hunter trailer featuring Rhino

Aaron Taylor-Johnson speaks Russian in Kraven The Hunter trailer featuring Rhino

14 August 2024

The teaser sees Hollywood star and Oscar winner Russell Crowe as Kraven’s father.


‘Strong’ summer bookings help Tui post higher revenues

‘Strong’ summer bookings help Tui post higher revenues

‘Strong’ summer bookings help Tui post higher revenues

14 August 2024

Europe’s largest tour operator posted growth despite a backdrop of economic uncertainty and delays in plane deliveries affecting other travel firms.


Shortage of mammographers ‘could put women at risk’ – experts

Shortage of mammographers ‘could put women at risk’ – experts

Shortage of mammographers ‘could put women at risk’ – experts

14 August 2024

The Society of Radiographers warned that the mammography workforce has reached ‘critical levels’.


Tough choices ahead but we will not let public services crumble, says Robison

Tough choices ahead but we will not let public services crumble, says Robison

Tough choices ahead but we will not let public services crumble, says Robison

14 August 2024

The Scottish Finance Secretary was speaking amid a rising deficit and the announcement that the winter heating payment will be means-tested.


Fake AK-47 ‘threats’ video accused pleads not guilty to firearms offence

Fake AK-47 ‘threats’ video accused pleads not guilty to firearms offence

Fake AK-47 ‘threats’ video accused pleads not guilty to firearms offence

14 August 2024

Habeeb Khan, from Birmingham, will face trial in November after denying possession of an imitation firearm and posting a threatening communication.


Lettuce banner proclaiming ‘I crashed the economy’ halts Liz Truss event

Lettuce banner proclaiming ‘I crashed the economy’ halts Liz Truss event

Lettuce banner proclaiming ‘I crashed the economy’ halts Liz Truss event

14 August 2024

‘We just wanted to remind people, do not take this person seriously,’ said Led By Donkeys co-founder Ben Stewart.


Judge rejects High Court challenge over new gas power plant

Judge rejects High Court challenge over new gas power plant

Judge rejects High Court challenge over new gas power plant

14 August 2024

The Government faced legal action over the granting of development consent for the Net Zero Teesside Project.


Police force that discriminated against white officers ‘considering next steps’

Police force that discriminated against white officers ‘considering next steps’

Police force that discriminated against white officers ‘considering next steps’

14 August 2024

Thames Valley Police promoted an ethnic minority sergeant ‘without any competitive assessment process taking place’, a tribunal found.


People go through ‘dramatic’ changes in their 40s and 60s – study

People go through ‘dramatic’ changes in their 40s and 60s – study

People go through ‘dramatic’ changes in their 40s and 60s – study

14 August 2024

The researchers suggest some of these changes could be tied to lifestyle or behaviour factors that cluster at these age groups.


UK house price growth steadies while rent rises remain ‘eye-watering’

UK house price growth steadies while rent rises remain ‘eye-watering’

UK house price growth steadies while rent rises remain ‘eye-watering’

14 August 2024

The average cost of a home in June was £288,000.


ONS staff to escalate industrial action in dispute over office working

ONS staff to escalate industrial action in dispute over office working

ONS staff to escalate industrial action in dispute over office working

14 August 2024

The Public and Commercial Services Union said that the industrial action is to oppose mandatory attendance in the office.


Examples of how inflation has eased or accelerated for everyday items

Examples of how inflation has eased or accelerated for everyday items

Examples of how inflation has eased or accelerated for everyday items

14 August 2024

Items that have seen a slowing of inflation include crisps, coffee, eggs and bread.


Why has inflation gone up, and what does it mean for households?

Why has inflation gone up, and what does it mean for households?

Why has inflation gone up, and what does it mean for households?

14 August 2024

Inflation ticked up in July versus previous months, indicating that prices are increasing slightly faster than they were in May and June.


Youth denies knife murder of 16-year-old boy

Youth denies knife murder of 16-year-old boy

Youth denies knife murder of 16-year-old boy

14 August 2024

Kamari Johnson was found injured after police were called to Bourne Avenue in Hayes, west London, in May and died at the scene.


Scottish deficit increases by 2% but revenue rises

Scottish deficit increases by 2% but revenue rises

Scottish deficit increases by 2% but revenue rises

14 August 2024

The Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland figures have been published for 2023-24.


Stride: Average Tory voter being aged 63 is ‘completely untenable’ situation

Stride: Average Tory voter being aged 63 is ‘completely untenable’ situation

Stride: Average Tory voter being aged 63 is ‘completely untenable’ situation

14 August 2024

Leadership candidate Mel Stride commented on a poll which showed the Tories had only outperformed Labour at the election among people aged over 60.


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