The recent report on the impact of changes to the retirement age for women born in the 1950s has revealed significant failings on the part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found that the government’s failure to inform these women adequately about the changes has led to
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In a recent report by the New Bletchley Network, a group of former defence and security chiefs emphasized the urgent need for the UK army to “prepare genuinely for war” in order to effectively deter threats. The report, which was based on insights from a panel of experts including figures like Lord Mark Sedwill, Lord
In a recent event, Jeremy Hunt made some intriguing statements that have sparked discussions and speculations in the political arena. His mention of a potential October election has raised eyebrows and led to various interpretations. It is essential to delve deeper into his motives behind these statements and analyze the possible implications. One crucial aspect
The Sentencing Council in England and Wales has announced new court rules that will change the way pregnant women and new mothers are sentenced for most types of crimes. “Pregnancy, childbirth, and post-natal care” will now be considered as a mitigating factor in determining the severity of a sentence. This change is significant as it
In light of recent violent incidents involving knife attacks in Bristol, schoolchildren are being equipped with the necessary skills to administer first aid to victims of serious stab wounds. The rise in knife crime has prompted the distribution of bleed kits containing essential supplies such as pads, bandages, and tourniquets to schools in the area.
The planned daytime closure of the M25 between junctions 10 and 11 has stirred concerns among residents and businesses in the vicinity. The closure, aimed at facilitating the demolition of the Clearmount bridge for motorway improvements, has resulted in a five-mile stretch of the motorway remaining shut until 6am on Monday. This closure has led
Recently, a Sky News investigation brought to light nearly 20,000 new complaints of sexual abuse, harassment, and rape in more than 30 mental health trusts in England since 2019. These disturbing findings have prompted Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCE) to call for a public inquiry into the issue, describing the situation as “appalling” and
The recent announcement by Michael Gove in the House of Commons regarding the reassessment of certain groups under the government’s new definition of extremism has sparked controversy and opposition from the organizations named. Two far-right groups and three Islamist organizations were singled out by the communities secretary as causes for concern. These groups now face
The latest official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK economy saw growth in January. The gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2%, marking a positive change after a period of negative growth that led to a recession being declared last month. While the overall growth is a good sign,
The news of social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan’s arrest in Romania over allegations of sexual aggression has shocked many. The brothers, aged 37 and 35 respectively, were detained on Monday night on charges dating back to between 2012 and 2015. They were handed an European arrest warrant issued by Westminster Magistrates’