37 h. ago 11 Labour Senedd Members write scathing letter to Prime Minister

The letter accuses the UK Government of 'rolling back' devolution

Politics

2 d. ago UN experts accuse one of England’s biggest social landlords of habitability failings

Exclusive: Letter says L&Q appears to have systematically failed in its duty to provide adequate standard of livingUN experts have said that one of England’s biggest social landlords appears to have systematically failed to ensure the habitability of its rental properties.In a letter to the UK government, they cite the case of a disabled tenant, Sanjay Ramburn, 55, who they say lived with his family of five in an L&Q group property in Forest Gate, east London, for several years with no electricity. They experienced four ceiling collapses, as well as severe damp and mould that affected their health. Continue reading...

Events

2 d. ago UN experts raise concerns over homes rented out by English social landlord

Exclusive: Letter says L&Q appears to have systematically failed in its duty to provide adequate standard of livingUN experts have said that one of England’s biggest social landlords appears to have systematically failed to ensure the habitability of its rental properties.In a letter to the UK government, they cite the case of a disabled tenant, Sanjay Ramburn, 55, who they say lived with his family of five in an L&Q group property in Forest Gate, east London for several years with no electricity. They experienced four ceiling collapses, as well as severe damp and mould that affected their health. Continue reading...

Society

6 d. ago Men's health warning as Mancunian blokes ignore issues – with many paying the price later

A new study found that men in Manchester often bury their heads in the sand, turning a blind eye to health issues

Events

7 d. ago Mum, 31, to see benefits increase to £2,770 a month after Rachel Reeves scraps major policy

Lisa White estimates her family's benefits will rise from £1,900 to £2,770 a month after Rachel Reeves' Budget announcement

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves Budget's 10 key points as major benefit and ISA changes explained

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £26bn tax rises including mansion tax on homes over £2m, scrapping the two-child benefit limit, rail fare freeze and minimum wage hike

Politics

9 d. ago DWP announces 'major' reassessments of Carers' Allowance following benefit 'mess'

The DWP has announced major reassessments following an official review which concluded that hundreds of thousands of vulnerable unpaid carers were left with huge debts due to government failure

Politics

9 d. ago Fifa announces major change to World Cup draw that could benefit England

The top-four teams in the world, Spain, Argentina, France and England, will be placed in opposite sides of the World Cup draw

Politics

1 week ago Patients to benefit from NHS 'one stop shops' in major healthcare change

Dubbed the Neighbourhood Health Service, the scheme is designed to treat patients nearer home, rather than forcing people to travel miles for outpatient care

Science

2 w. ago MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball have reworked their media rights deal, benefiting both parties

Economics

2 w. ago New walking trend promises major health benefits for those with little time

Japanese walking is based on interval-style bursts of fast and slow walking

Politics

2 w. ago Government 'to announce major benefits change' that will affect millions

The two-child benefit cap limits child tax credit and Universal Credit claims to the first two children in a household

Politics

2 w. ago New DWP guidance for families with children claiming major benefit

The DWP has published new guidance for claiming Universal Credit if you have children

Society

2 w. ago Men 'too embarrassed to seek help' for potential health issues

More than half of men in the UK have ignored potentially worrying physical or mental health issues, a report reveals

Politics

2 w. ago Half of men admit they have ignored potentially worrying health issues

More than half of men have ignored potentially worrying physical or mental health issues, according to a report.

Politics

2 w. ago Men 'too embarrassed' to seek help ignoring potentially serious health issues

A new report revealed that men across the UK are ignoring potentially serious health issues - and these are the top reasons why.

Politics

2 w. ago Mouth ulcer warning as anyone who gets them told 'get checked' immediately

A dentist has issued a 'don't ignore' warning as he says they could be an early warning sign of cancer

Events

2 w. ago Motherland star warns of 'devastating SATs effects' on children with special needs

Star of BBC sitcom Motherland Anna Maxwell has signed an open letter to the Government saying SATs leave children with special educational needs and disabilities convinced they are 'not clever enough'

Events

2 w. ago MSPs declare support for Ash Regan's legislation to criminalise Scots who buy sex from prostitutes

EXCLUSIVE: Rhoda Grant and Ruth Maguire have sent a joint letter to the Scottish Government calling on them to back Ash Regan's proposals.

Events

2 w. ago Pilot issues 'category 3' alert to passengers who ignore aeroplane mode

The captain has explained the truth behind aeroplane mode and what happens if people ignore it

Events