34 h. ago Hostage families urge Keir Starmer to take ‘bold steps’ in helping to end war

Two British families of Israeli hostages have written to the Prime Minister asking for ‘diplomacy’ and ‘bold steps’ to help end the war in Gaza.

Events

34 h. ago Families urged to claim up to £200 for school essentials before applications close

Thousands of eligible families are yet to claim

Economics

9 d. ago UK experts urge prioritising research into 24 types of deadly pathogen families

UK Health Security Agency’s tool highlights viruses and bacteria, many not yet seen in the country, that could pose biosecurity riskDeadly disease-causing organisms from pathogen families that include bird flu, plague and Ebola pose a threat to health in the UK and should be prioritised for research, government experts have said.The first tool of its kind from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) lists 24 types of viruses and bacteria where a lack of vaccines, tests and treatment, changes due to the climate crisis or growing drug resistance pose a biosecurity risk. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Israel strikes southern Lebanon and Gaza amid calls for halt to ‘endless war’

One killed and seven wounded in attack as freed hostages and families of those still held in Gaza urge end to fightingIsrael carried out a strike in Tyre, south Lebanon, on Saturday, killing one and wounding seven people and endangering the shaky truce that ended a year-long conflict against Hezbollah, as 40 survivors of Hamas captivity called on the Israeli government to halt the “endless war”.The strike on a building came after Israel carried out dozens of airstrikes in Lebanon on Saturday, its most intense aerial assault on the country in four months. In total, six people were killed, including a child, and 28 injured, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Families urged to check this one passport detail to avoid travel disaster

There's plenty to be thinking about when getting ready for your next family trip away including shopping, packing and planning so don't let passport drama and mistakes take up any precious room

Events

2 w. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,200 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.

Economics

2 w. ago Families urged to use product in hotel bed for better night's sleep on holiday

It's great news for tired travellers with news of a new hack that you can add to your hotel bed, or use when travelling, to create your best sleep away from home yet

Society

2 w. ago Families urged to come up with codeword to protect from criminals

The simple system can prevent criminals from targeting you and your children

Events

2 w. ago Nancy Pelosi calls Republican funding bill ‘a devastating assault’ on working families as Schumer urges Democratic backing – live

At least eight Senate Democrats need to vote with Republicans to advance bill ahead of midnight deadline to fund governmentDemocrats at odds over Republican bill to fund government operationsDanish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen rejected on Friday president Donald Trump’s latest remarks about annexing Greenland, saying the Danish autonomous island could not be taken over by another country.“If you look at the Nato treaty, the UN charter or international law, Greenland is not open to annexation,” he told reporters, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Council leader urges South Lanarkshire families to check if they qualify for School Clothing Grant

The Early Years Clothing Grant was introduced by the Labour-led administration, but this year it will rise to £150 in line with the School Clothing Grant for primary school-aged children.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP confirms older people can make online claim for £4,200 State Pension boost in just 16 minutes

The maximum number of Pension Credit questions to be answered online is 48, but claims can be completed in 35.

Economics