16 h. ago MIT president says she 'cannot support' proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

MIT's president said she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable access to federal funding

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3 d. ago People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

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8 d. ago Big Brother's Feyisola flooded with support after housemate leaves her in tears

Big Brother fans took to social media to share their support for the star.

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9 d. ago Big Brother star reveals 'I should be dead' as she opens up on painful health battle

One Big Brother housemate has detailed their health struggles, with support pouring in from fans.

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9 d. ago Bishop urges Church to ‘reclaim St George’s Day’ in wake of protests

Arun Arora, the Bishop of Kirkstall, encouraged other bishops to ’embrace’ St George’s Day and ‘celebrate positive patriotism’.

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1 week ago Wishaw MSP welcomes First Minister’s commitment to eradicating child poverty

The programme brings together local services in childcare, education, health, housing and employment to deliver joined-up, whole-family support.

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2 w. ago Almond Valley MSP welcomes First Minister’s commitment to eradicating child poverty

The programme brings together local services in childcare, education, health, housing and employment to deliver joined-up, whole-family support.

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2 w. ago You could get a FREE home renovation worth up to £30k to make your house warmer and cut electricity bills

LOW income households can get up to £30,000 from local authorities to make their home warmer. The Warm Homes: Local Grant offers grants for energy-efficient home improvements. This can be used for insulation, draught-proofing, double glazing, solar panels and heat pumps. The scheme is designed to support low income households in England with a poor...

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2 w. ago Millions missing out on £1,300 a year by not claiming entitlement

Millions of households might be eligible for support but are missing out simply because they don’t realise it’s a separate application

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2 w. ago Climate activists gather in New York for ‘Sun Day’ solar energy and anti

Sun Day national action supported renewable energy, day after ‘Make Billionaires Pay’ march ahead of Climate WeekHundreds of environmentalists gathered in New York City’s Stuyvesant Square Park and a nearby Quaker meeting house on Sunday to rally in support of solar power and other forms of renewable energy. The event was part of a national “day of action” billed Sun Day, founded by veteran environmental activist Bill McKibben and first Earth Day coordinator Denis Hayes.“It’s so sad to watch the sun going to waste,” McKibben said at a press conference, standing beside environmentalists and their children. “Every single day, energy from heaven going to waste while we drill down to hell for another dose of the stuff that is wrecking this planet.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Legado Restaurant Shoreditch, London Review: A stylish Spanish spot for Michelin star chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho

Legado Restaurant Shoreditch, London Review: A stylish Spanish spot for Michelin star chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho  Time Out Worldwide

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2 w. ago DWP support and other payments worth £2,785 UK households may get before Christmas

There are six different types of help available to those struggling with the cost of living in the UK

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3 w. ago Housing support service in Ayr celebrates positive review after spot check on care provision

Blackwood Care's St. Leonard’s Court Housing Support Service was graded ‘very good’ across three quality indicators and ‘good’ across one other.

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3 w. ago ScotRail confirm more and bigger trains for Ayr Gold Cup Festival

More carriages and extra services will be provided by ScotRail between Glasgow Central and Ayr for the Ayr Gold Cup Festival

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4 w. ago DWP sending final letters to thousands of UK households claiming benefits

Universal Credit has now replaced most older benefits, including Tax Credits, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit

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