61 m. ago Wales' health minister blasts Rachel Reeves PIP decision as 'wrong' and one Welsh Government 'won't defend'

Wales' health minister Jeremy Miles said the Welsh Government would not have pursued a policy which will impact disabled people

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7 h. ago DWP estimates 370,000 people on PIP could lose entitlement and payments under new reforms

The DWP's impact assessment estimates 400,000 people will no longer be eligible for PIP by the 2029/30 financial year.

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22 h. ago OSHA investigators says Tennessee company gave employees enough time to flee hurricane flooding. The workers disagree

Flooding from Hurricane Helene resulted in the deaths of six people tied to Impact Plastics

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3 d. ago UK Government has failed to provide any information about how PIP and Universal Credit will impact people in Wales

Our requests to see the figures have been ignored

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4 d. ago NHS alert as more than a million people impacted by grim illness

People with symptoms are being urged to 'stay home'

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6 d. ago Changing your clock? Scientists are only just beginning to understand what this does to us | Ruth Ogden

Our research in October showed that ‘falling back’ had a negative impact on women, especially mothers. Do we need to shift the way we think about time?Twice a year we change the clocks. For many it is not clear why and how this change affects us. So last October, with the help of the Guardian, a group of scientists at Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Oxford conducted a nationwide survey to understand the impact on people’s daily lives.More than 12,000 people answered questions about their wellbeing, satisfaction with life and stress levels, completing the survey in the week before the clocks went back and again in the days immediately after. When we compared the responses, we found that women’s mental health and wellbeing suffered in the immediate aftermath of the clocks going back, while men experienced greater wellbeing and greater satisfaction with life. So what does this tell us about the way we experience time?Ruth Ogden is professor of the psychology of t...

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6 d. ago Labour MP demands ban on smartphones sales and social media accounts for kids to combat online harm

EXCLUSIVE: Joani Reid is backing a range of sweeping measures as fears grow about the impact of social media on children and young people.

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6 d. ago DWP minister gives huge update on future of disabled parking Blue Badges

Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) minister Sir Stephen Timms was asked in the Commons about welfare changes impacting on Blue Badges that allow disabled people to park for free

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7 d. ago Banks to monitor impact of higher bills next month and contact people in need of financial help

Council Tax, broadband, mobile phone and energy bills are set to rise in April and some of the biggest banks will be offering extra support.

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8 d. ago Welfare cuts will be managed in ‘compassionate way’, says minister

Sir Stephen Timms was seeking to reassure MPs who continue to express concerns over the impact of the welfare cuts on tens of thousands of people.

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9 d. ago Charities and health experts warn welfare cuts could cost lives

The Government will release an impact assessment indicating how many people will be hit by its benefits reforms.

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1 week ago DWP confirms Attendance Allowance change for people living in 17 council areas

The change for new and existing claimants will only impact people with a Scottish postcode.

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1 week ago How Netflix's Adolescence is making Brits 'sit up and take notice' of the toxic manosphere

The hit series critiques the social media landscape that shapes young people and highlights the devastating impact of the online 'manosphere'

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2 w. ago Will I lose my £700 PIP benefit due to DWP changes? – and who will still get it

The plans to reform welfare could impact those applying for PIP and people who already receive it, as hundreds of thousands of Brits are worried they may be hit hard

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2 w. ago What the latest interest rates mean for your mortgage, savings and bills

The base rate has been held after February’s cut - so what’s the day-to-day impact on people?

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2 w. ago New DWP disability benefits changes could impact Blue Badge holders or people with free bus pass

The DWP was unable to confirm if the changes to PIP might impact other UK Government departments.

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2 w. ago Netflix Adolescent's hidden nod to murder victim that fans may not have noticed

Netflix's new series, Adolescent, stars Stephen Graham as the father of a 13-year-old boy who is accused of murdering his classmate - showcasing the impact social media can have on young people.

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2 w. ago New PIP changes could impact people in Scotland on Adult Disability Payment

It is unclear how the welfare reforms will impact people on devolved disability benefits in Scotland.

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2 w. ago A UN rights expert blasts the impact of US aid cuts on Myanmar

An independent human rights expert says Myanmar’s people are already feeling the “crushing impact” from the “sudden, chaotic withdrawal” of U.S. and other humanitarian aid

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2 w. ago New designers to look out for in 2025 – from 3D printed buildings to fuzzy chairs made from agave

The UK’s top creatives have put together a list of makers who put sustainability first. Using everything from reclaimed rattan and bacteria-dyed fabrics to algorithmic design, these trailblazers are making positive steps forward for people and planetI feel hopeful about the impact of design on the world,” says fashion designer Foday Dumbuya, “It has the power to drive change by addressing social issues, promoting sustainability, and enhancing quality of life.”In September this year, the UK hosts the World Design Congress (WDC), where the best minds from business, education and research get together to discuss how design can do just this. Continue reading...

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