New DWP PIP plan could see thousands of disability claimants have benefits stopped
Contentious new proposals have come to light to transform the DWP’s PIP benefit, suggesting the controversial move of ending payments for mental health conditions and focusing support only on physical…
Trial of man accused of trying to kill Salman Rushdie to begin
Lawyers are scheduled to deliver their opening statements at the trial of the man charged with trying to fatally stab author Sir Salman Rushdie in front of a lecture audience…
Warning as date set for new EU entry rules – including fingerprints
New EU entry rules are on the way that will affect Brits when they travel there or to some other parts of Europe. And people should prepare for delays when…
Storms and flooding took record toll on insurance claims in 2024 – ABI
Insurers paid out a record £585 million for weather-related damage to people’s homes and possessions in 2024, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Dad who stabbed daughter in heart during ‘play-fight’ jailed for life
A father who stabbed his 14-year-old daughter in the heart while they were “play-fighting” in the kitchen has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years after…
Uganda battles new Ebola outbreak – and a vaccine hesitancy crisis
Amid sixth outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus, Ugandans bemoan lack of official communication and fears for the economy. During the 2022 Ebola outbreak, a medical worker disinfects a tent for…
Gino D’Acampo crisis mounts as ‘vile’ Holly Willoughby sexual remarks emerge after ITV ‘ignored’ complaints
TV chef Gino D’Acampo has been rocked by fresh claims of “inappropriate” conduct towards his colleagues – this time regarding Dancing on Ice and former This Morning star Holly Willoughby.…
Watch: Ed Sheeran stopped by police as he busks on Indian street
Credit: Sahil Kaling. Ed Sheeran insists he had permission to busk in India after police stopped his street performance. Social media videos taken of the Suffolk-based singer, 33, show him…
Sales of used electric cars reach record market share
Sales of pure electric used cars reached a record market share last year, new figures show.
Irish government urged to enact trade ban with Israeli settlements within a year
The Irish government is being urged to enact a bill banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land within the next 12 months. Frances Black, who first introduced the…