2 h. ago Hundreds of thousands of Welsh families hoped to be lifted out of poverty

'We cannot afford to waste a generation’s potential' says the Welsh Secretary

Politics

14 h. ago Inside historic UK town's Christmas market labelled 'dreadful' with heaving crowds, 'out of hand' food prices and £58 pens

Visitors have taken to social media to document what they call a 'dreadful' and 'chaotic' experience at the annual Christmas event, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Economics

17 h. ago Hardline migration policies are fuelling people smuggling, report finds

As leaders try to break smugglers’ business model, research suggests strategy so far has had opposite effectHardline migration policies adopted by governments across the globe have been a boon for people smugglers, fuelling demand and allowing them to raise their prices, according to a report.The findings, released on Thursday by the Mixed Migration Centre of the Danish Refugee Council, and based on interviews with thousands of migrants and hundreds of smugglers, come as officials prepare to gather next week in Brussels to discuss how best to combat smuggling. Continue reading...

Events

31 h. ago Fans of iconic club wound up over hundreds of thousands of pounds in unpaid tax left delighted by liquidation

SALFORD have been wound up over unpaid tax – and fans are delighted. For that means the "b******s who have ruined our club" – Isiosaia ‘Sire’ Kailahi and Curtiz Brown – are out. Now three groups are in the running to take the 152-year-old name on, but they will have to move fast as they...

Politics

2 d. ago The USPS is already tracking how many holiday packages are being shipped and 2 billion have gone out in the first week

The Postal Service has opened hundreds of facilities and plans to hire thousands of seasonal workers to manage the influx of packages

Politics

3 d. ago Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial: What is Israeli PM accused of and could he be pardoned?

Israeli leader is accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of pounds of champagne and cigars

Politics

5 d. ago Indonesia and Thailand flooding death toll tops 350 as rescuers struggle to reach worst

More than 100 still missing on Sumatra island, where authorities to start cloud seeding to reduce rain, as Thailand sees one of worst floods in a decadeThe death toll from devastating floods and landslides in south-east Asia climbed past 350 on Saturday as clean-up and search and rescue operations got under way in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.Heavy monsoon rain overwhelmed swathes of the three countries this week, killing hundreds and leaving thousands stranded, many on rooftops awaiting rescue. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago UK MPs push for extra aid and visas as Jamaica reels from Hurricane Melissa

Dawn Butler leads calls for humanitarian visas and fee waivers for vulnerable relatives of UK nationals affected by stormBritish MPs have joined campaigners calling for more aid and humanitarian visas for Jamaicans to enter the UK after Hurricane Melissa demolished parts of the country, plunging hundreds of thousands of people into a humanitarian crisis.The UK has pledged £7.5m emergency funds to Jamaica and other islands affected by the hurricane, but many argue that the country has a moral obligation to do more for former Caribbean colonies. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Andy Burnham aims for ‘quick decision’ on Bee Network rule affecting hundreds of thousands

The mayor's reviewing the rule and hopes a decision can be made in December

Events

7 d. ago Veteran St Johnstone midfielder hopes returning striker can offer cup lift

The Welsh striker was injured in training early in the season after arriving from Welsh football - but could be ready to offer Saints a boost ahead of the cup clash with Cove Rangers.

Events

7 d. ago Hundreds of thousands of parents to receive extra £736.06 in childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit will be able to receive an extra £736.06 in childcare costs for each additional child above the current maximum cap for two children

Economics

7 d. ago Popstar dies in wife's arms aged 40 from sudden heart attack

Singer Shpat Kasapi has died after suffering a sudden heart attack. The 40-year-old pop star, who had hundreds of thousands of fans, tragically passed away in the arms of his wife

Events

8 d. ago Budget 2025: 1.7 million workers to pay more income tax due to Reeves’s ‘stealth tax’

It will mean £140 more in tax for hundreds of thousands of earners

Economics

8 d. ago Budget 2025: 1.7 million workers to pay higher income tax rates due to Reeves’s ‘stealth tax’

It will mean £140 more in tax for hundreds of thousands of earners

Economics

8 d. ago Budget 2025: What it means for you as Reeves extends income ‘stealth tax’ for three years

It will mean £140 more in tax for hundreds of thousands of earners

Economics

8 d. ago Mansion tax: what it means for London homeowners and how it will work

The Chancellor confirmed rumoured tax rises on high value properties that are set to impact hundreds of thousands of Londoners

Economics

8 d. ago Budget: What it means for you as Reeves extends income ‘stealth tax’ for three years

It will mean £140 more in tax for hundreds of thousands of earners

Economics

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 Asian shares mixed after Wall Street gets a lift from hopes for a Fed rate cut

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks rallied

Politics

1 week ago DWP to reassess hundreds of thousands of cases in carer’s allowance scandal

Damning official review finds many unpaid carers left with huge debt because of government failure‘It’s like the Post Office scandal’: victims of carer’s allowance crisis speak outThe carer’s allowance scandal – a timelineHundreds of thousands of vulnerable unpaid carers will have their cases reassessed after a damning official review concluded they had been left with huge debts because of government failure and maladministration.The review, due to be published on Tuesday, was triggered after a year-long Guardian investigation revealed how carers had been hit with draconian penalties of as much as £20,000 relating to carer’s allowance. Some were plunged into hardship, others were jailed. Continue reading...

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