27 h. ago Report finds people care about dogs but one habit 'undermining wellbeing'

A new report has found people in the UK care about their dogs' wellbeing, but often make a damaging mistake

Politics

27 h. ago Stormont response to Covid characterised by ‘petty party politics’, say bereaved

Relatives of people who died in the pandemic said the latest Covid inquiry report vindicated their criticism of the official response in the region.

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50 h. ago DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

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56 h. ago DWP changes older people must report or risk payments stopping

The DWP has issued a warning to Attendance Allowance claimants

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4 d. ago Looking after dogs in cold weather: Vet nurse reveals winter dog care secrets to keep pups happy and healthy

Winter is just around the corner and it’s important to think about the impact colder weather has on our four-legged friends.

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4 d. ago Keep it short and find what you enjoy: how to start reading for fun

In a world full of distractions, it can be difficult to form a habit that needs attention. Experts advise on getting out of the rutMost of us read all day – texts, emails, menus, utility bills, social media captions and news stories. But fewer people are reading for fun.According to a 2022 report from the National Endowment for the Arts, 48.5% of US adults said they had read at least one book that year, down from 52.7% five years earlier, and 54.6% 10 years earlier. In the UK, a 2024 report found that half of UK adults do not regularly read for pleasure. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago More than a quarter of the world has NEVER used the internet: Shocking report reveals how 2.2 billion people remain offline

It might feel like everyone is constantly online, but the UN has revealed that more than a quarter of the world's population has never used the internet.

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5 d. ago NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says

A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts

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5 d. ago Scotland's universities urged to show 'mettle' in supporting asylum seekers with scholarships

Scotland’s universities already work to support people seeking asylum but a new report says they must work together

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8 d. ago Universal Credit changes people must report or DWP payments could stop

There are nearly 20 changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible.

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8 d. ago Check for unclaimed benefits this weekend to boost household income this winter

A new report from Policy in Practice indicates millions of people are missing out on extra financial support.

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1 week ago Inside the crucial 24 hours after a child goes missing – from CCTV checks to scouring social media

The first moments after a disappearance are critical. The Independent speaks to the charity Missing People about how officers act when a report comes in – and why speed can mean the difference between safety and harm

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1 week ago Full list of changes people on Adult Disability Payment need to report during review

PIP has now ended in Scotland for all new and existing claimants.

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1 week ago How to get help when a child goes missing – and when to call 999

More than 70,000 children were reported missing last year, and the majority went missing more than once. The Independent has partnered with the Missing People charity to provide a free service which will help bring young people to a place of safety

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1 week ago Climate disasters displaced 250 million people in past 10 years, UN report finds

Floods, storms and droughts have uprooted people across the globe as rising temperatures intensify conflict and hungerClimate-related disasters forcibly displaced 250 million people globally over the past decade, the equivalent of 70,000 people every day, according to a report by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR).Floods, storms, drought and extreme heat are among the weather conditions driving conflict and displacement, alongside slow-onset disasters such as desertification, rising sea levels and ecosystem destruction, which are threatening food and water security. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Woman issues tragic warning to all dog owners after puppy dies in intensive care

When a woman's dog fell seriously ill after a walk, it was rushed to intensive care and tragically passed away. Now, the dog owner is issuing important advice to others

Events

2 w. ago Dog owner issues stark warning after pet puppy rushed to intensive care after walk

A bereaved dog owner has issued an important health warning after her beloved one-year old Springer Spaniel puppy tragically passed away after becoming unwell following a walk

Events

2 w. ago ‘Pathetic’ BBC blasted for criticising a presenter who corrected woke expression ‘pregnant people’ on air

THE BBC was branded “pathetic” for criticising a presenter who corrected the woke trans expression “pregnant people” on air. Martine Croxall rolled her eyes as she changed it to “pregnant women”. But the BBC News Channel star was reprimanded for her “controversial view about trans people” through her facial expressions in the June news report....

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2 w. ago 'Choking' in porn has become the new normal. Here’s why a new UK law banning it is so vital | Clare McGlynn

Strangulation during sex damages young women’s brain health and breeds deep gender inequality. But the real test will be its enforcementThis week marks a turning point in the UK’s approach to violent porn. The government has announced it will make publishing or possessing pornographic depictions of strangulation or suffocation – often known as “choking” – illegal. This bold move could transform the porn that appears on porn sites and social media platforms.Strangulation in porn was once niche. Indeed, studies investigating the content of porn 20 years ago found hardly any instances of it. Yet an independent review of pornography released this year found that it was rife on the most popular porn sites. This summer the children’s commissioner released a report revealing that 58% of young people had seen strangulation in pornography, even though only 6% had searched for it. As renowned porn producer Erika Lust puts it, strangulation has become the “alpha and omega” of “any porn scene”....

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2 w. ago One in five people lost money to scams in the past year, report reveals

A new agreement between government and industry will aim to make it harder for criminals to trick people through scam calls

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