8 h. ago Figures reveal scale of child poverty in North Lanarkshire driven by UK Government’s two child benefit cap

The figures, published by the UK Department for Work and Pensions, show more than 100,000 children across Scotland are now affected, including some of the most deprived communities in the country.

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5 d. ago New figures reveal the decline in Cumbria tourism since Covid pandemic

Last year, visitor numbers to Cumbria dropped and trips lasted for less time

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6 d. ago Watchdog claims Captain Tom Foundation probe has not impacted trust in charities

Public trust in charities remains remarkably robust, even in the wake of high-profile controversies, new figures reveal

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7 d. ago DWP could give £29,000 boost to millions of workers paying into pensions

A new UK Government Bill is reforming pensions, with 20 million set to benefit from the changes

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8 d. ago New map shows the areas of Wales most vulnerable to Government DWP benefit reforms

Some parts of Wales have twice as many claimants of as average

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1 week ago DOGE got access to millions of government records. It could benefit Musk’s companies for decades

Sensitive data held by NASA, the Department of Labor, and other federal bodies could advantage Elon Musk’s business empire for ‘many years’, according to a new investigation

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2 w. ago Scots Labour MPs still undecided about UK Government benefit cuts

EXCLUSIVE: The Record understands several Scottish MPs could still rebel against the Government over its planned welfare reforms.

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2 w. ago Benefit cuts show welfare state is not safe in Labour Government hands

In his Daily Record column, First Minister John Swinney lays into the UK Government's plans for welfare cuts.

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2 w. ago Police officers at 'breaking point' after surge in mental health and stress absences

Figures uncovered through freedom of information legislation reveal the rise.

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2 w. ago Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from government funding and co

Black River film festival invited US, European and African producers and directors to explore partnerships with local film-makersA film festival has brought US, European and African producers and directors to Jamaica to explore collaborations with local film-makers, who are set to benefit from several million US dollars-worth of government investment to boost the domestic industry.Held on a beach in Black River, in Jamaica’s south-western parish of St Elizabeth, the Black River film festival over the weekend gave Jamaican actors and film-makers a rare opportunity to screen their films to experienced movie makers such as the Netflix producer and director Samad Davis, the Atlanta-based executive movie producer Dolapo Erinkitola, and Cédric Pierre-Louis, the programming director of Nollywood TV, ROK and Zacu TV (Canal+). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from new funds and global collaborations

Black River film festival brings together US, European and African producers and directors to explore partnerships with local film-makersA film festival has brought US, European and African producers and directors to Jamaica to explore collaborations with local film-makers, who are set to benefit from several million US dollars-worth of government investment to boost the domestic industry.Held on a beach in Black River, in Jamaica’s south-western parish of St Elizabeth, the Black River film festival over the weekend gave Jamaican actors and film-makers a rare opportunity to screen their films to experienced movie makers such as the Netflix producer and director Samad Davis, the Atlanta-based executive movie producer Dolapo Erinkitola, and Cédric Pierre-Louis, the programming director of Nollywood TV, ROK and Zacu TV (Canal+). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Leading doctor warns of growing risk of easy access to weight loss jabs as use soars

A leading UK eating disorder clinic has issued an urgent warning about the growing dangers of online access to buying weight loss injections, as new figures reveal a dramatic rise in demand.

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2 w. ago Leading doctor warns of growing risk of easy access to weight loss jabs in Scotland as use soars

A leading UK eating disorder clinic has issued an urgent warning about the growing dangers of online access to buying weight loss injections across Scotland, as new figures reveal a dramatic rise in demand, as approximately 21,527 young people aged 17–19 in Scotland are reported to have an eating disorder, compared to 10,403 children aged 11–16.

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2 w. ago Starmer vows to press on with welfare cuts despite Labour rebellion

Opponents of government bill seek to pressure ministers into making changes to benefit reforms

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3 w. ago Could your 'normal' car be a classic? Expert reveals how to check

As the summer sets in, Department for Transport (DfT) figures reveal that motorway traffic peaks at 108% in August compared with just 88% in January.

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3 w. ago Labour Government frontbencher resigns over proposed disability benefit cuts

Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a Government whip because she did not believe the proposed cuts “should be part of the solution”.

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3 w. ago London Didn’t Relax Its Governance Rules for Dan Loeb’s Benefit

London Didn’t Relax Its Governance Rules for Dan Loeb’s Benefit  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago French authorities finally promise to intercept small boats in the Channel as shocking figures reveal one migrant reaches Britain every four

A new 'maritime doctrine' set to come into operation next month allows French police officers to block dinghy departures within 300 yards of the shoreline.

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3 w. ago SNP Government promises not to cut Adult Disability Payment after UK benefit changes

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government "will not let disabled people down or cast them aside".

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3 w. ago SNP Government names date for abolition of two child benefit cap in Scotland

EXCLUSIVE: Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville provided more details of a policy that was the centrepiece of the SNP Government's Budget.

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