22 h. ago Hunt for 'dine and dash' family of 8 that brazenly told restaurant 'we can't pay'

Raman Kaur and Narinder Singh Athwa claim two families enjoyed a feast of curries, sides and children's meals at their restaurant before fleeing without paying their £190 bill

Society

7 d. ago Angela Rayner’s political future in balance with rule breach report due – UK politics live

Verdict expected today over whether she broke rules on ministerial standards when buying Hove flatRayner’s future in balance as lawyers say they did not offer tax adviceThe Windrush commissioner has demanded “urgent reform” of the compensation scheme after being told by survivors that “the Home Office is waiting for us to die off”.In a letter seen by the Guardian addressed to migration and equalities minister, Seema Malhotra, and shared with home secretary Yvette Cooper, Rev Clive Foster says it is “deeply concerning” that 66 people have died while waiting for compensation for the Windrush scandal.Given the age and health of many people affected by the scandal, reform is a matter of urgency. Justice must be delivered in their lifetimes.A phrase I’ve heard repeatedly from community members is that ‘the Home Office is waiting for us to die off’. While I don’t share this view, I believe it’s important that you hear it directly as it reflects the challenge you face in building trust.We ...

Politics

7 d. ago More than 100,000 patients getting faster care thanks to GP advice scheme – DHSC

The initiative, known as advice and guidance, allows family doctors to seek advice from specialists on the phone or online.

Science

9 d. ago Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, appeals court rules – US politics live

2-1 decision from fifth circuit is the first federal appeals court ruling on presidential proclamation invoking 1798 lawHello and welcome to the US politics live blog for today. I am Tom Ambrose and I’ll be bringing you the latest news lines over the next few hours.We start with the news that a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that president Donald Trump unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans he alleged were part of a criminal gang.A judge has found the Trump administration’s use of national guard troops during southern California immigration enforcement protests was illegal. Judge Charles Breyer ruled on Tuesday that the administration violated federal law by sending troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids. The judge did not require the remaining troops withdrawn, however.The US House of Representatives oversight committee released thousands of pages of records related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein from the justice departme...

Politics

9 d. ago Martin Lewis urges 800,000 families to claim £2,000 income boost

The consumer champion is urging working parents not to miss out on childcare help over the new school year.

Economics

9 d. ago US House committee releases more than 33,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein files

Files appear to contain information already in public domain as calls grow for release of all pertinent documents The US House of Representatives oversight committee on Tuesday released thousands of pages of records related to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the department of justice.The release comes as the Trump administration has been embroiled in months of controversy over its decision not to release additional files in the case. Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges and was alleged to have abused hundreds of girls. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago The rule that allows migrants to bring their families over to Britain and claim access to housing, healthcare and benefits

New arrivals are currently able to ask for relatives to join them in Britain the moment they are granted refugee protection.

Society

2 w. ago More than West Lothian 1,000 students join personal safety courses

The course builds on the successful West Drive scheme but offered practical advice on other issues they could face as they embarked on their last year in school.

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands targeted by fraudsters impersonating financial regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it received 4,465 reports of scammers pretending to be the watchdog in the first half of the year.

Events

2 w. ago Families claim thousands thanks to financial advice scheme in schools

An estimated 23 billion of benefits goes unclaimed each year due to a lack of awareness about available support and complex application processes

Politics

3 w. ago HMRC urging families to extend teen’s Child Benefit claim online before next month

HMRC has already written to 1.5 million eligible parents reminding them to extend their Child Benefit claim for their 16 to 19-year-old

Society

4 w. ago Social Security Scotland issues new warning to people due one

Thousands of people in Scotland are due financial help with heating bills this winter.

Events