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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to launch a review into work-shy younger Britons in an effort to bring down Britain’s ballooning benefits bills.DWP minister Pat McFadden has revealed plans for an independent investigation examining the growing numbers of young people who find themselves outside work or education, describing the situation as a “crisis of opportunity” requiring urgent intervention.The Work and Pensions Secretary appointed Alan Milburn, who previously served as health secretary under Tony Blair, to lead the comprehensive review into youth inactivity.This investigation will examine reforms to both health and welfare systems, placing particular emphasis on…
PacemakerIt is the second year O’Neill has attended the service in her capacity as first ministerEvents and services have been taking place in cities, towns and villages across Northern Ireland to mark Remembrance Sunday.Belfast’s ceremony began with a two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT and Belfast Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly laid a wreath on behalf of the city’ citizens.Michelle O’Neill attended the event and laid a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall in her role as first minister for the second year in a row.Last year she became the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in…
Aaron Rai held off the challenge of Tommy Fleetwood in a play-off to win the Abu Dhabi Championship after a thrilling final round at the Yas Links.Rai sank a seven-foot birdie putt at the first play-off hole to seal victory after fellow Englishman Fleetwood could only hit par.The pair had earlier both finished top of the leaderboard on 25 under for the tournament, although Rai missed the chance to win it in regulation when his birdie putt at the 18th skirted the edge of the hole.”It’s hard to sum up [my emotions],” said Rai, 30. “You’re so focused on playing…
Thousands of motorists have been caught breaching major traffic restrictions at a single location across the southwest within seven days of new enforcement cameras becoming operational. The camera positioned at Wonford Road in Exeter recorded the violations during its initial week of operation, with each driver set to receive a warning notice alerting them to their contravention. The enforcement technology forms part of a broader initiative across Devon, where eight locations in Exeter and Barnstaple now feature cameras monitoring bus lanes and bus gates. Devon County Council activated the cameras in October after receiving authorisation to enforce moving traffic offences,…
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge has accused David Lammy of “doing a runner” after he became engulfed in the outrage spilling out of the mistakenly released prisoner scandal.Three manhunts for three convicts have been launched over the past month, leading to mounting pressure on the Justice Secretary to take accountability for the errors.The first of the accidentally freed prisoners, Hadush Kebatu, was an Ethiopian small boat migrant, who was deported after police arrested him in Finsbury Park, north London. He spent almost 48 hours at large before being taken to a detention centre.Standing in for his leader Kemi Badenoch on…
Parliament will hold a debate this week examining Andrew’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein and his financial arrangements at Royal Lodge, marking the first time MPs can directly scrutinise the former royal.Officials have confirmed that Andrew, aged 65, no longer enjoys protection from Commons criticism after losing his royal status.The conventional ban on MPs questioning royals no longer applies to him as a private citizen.The debate follows King Charles’s initiation of formal proceedings last month to strip Andrew of his titles and honours.Andrew suffers blow as Parliament to debate Epstein connections and Royal Lodge deal in just days | GETTYHe was…
Britons are opposed to a potential tax rise levied on savings in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned.Fresh research from investment platform Plum reveals that 68 per cent of British cash ISA holders reject rumoured proposals to slash the annual tax-free allowance on November 26.Reports have suggested the Chancellor is floating reducing this limit from £20,000 to either £10,000 or £12,000, which would mean savers will become more liable to pay more tax.Victor Trokoudes, Plum’s founder and chief executive, cautioned that such reforms could trigger unintended consequences for Britain’s economic growth ambitions. The Chancellor is being…
M&S has joined TikTok Shop with a pilot programme featuring carefully selected beauty items, aiming to connect with younger shoppers on the UK’s fastest-expanding shopping platform.The retailer’s official TikTok Shop forms part of efforts to expand its appeal and let customers browse and buy however they prefer.The pilot shop stocks a handpicked range of beauty items, from £6 Apothecary Hand Lotion and SKINKIND products starting at £7.50 to beloved home fragrances like the £10 Discover range, which has already sold three million bottles.Bosses hope that by combining the “quality and value” of M&S with TikTok’s “energy and influence”, the platform…
People across the UK fell silent on Remembrance Sunday as King Charles led the nation in honouring servicemen and women who died in past conflicts.A national two-minute silence was held at 11:00 GMT at the Cenotaph, with similar ceremonies at war memorials across the country.Big Ben chimed 11 times as the silence began, with war veterans watching on. King Charles then laid a wreath.He was joined by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh, and political leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, at the London ceremony.
Anna Jameson North West TonightStuart Atkinson, 57, has photographed bins across Greater ManchesterIf there is one thing Stuart Atkinson from Manchester knows about, it is bins.The 57-year-old is a self-proclaimed lover of the mundane and has previously created a calendar of pylons and of M60 junctions.Now, he has turned his attention to wheelie bins.Whether it is Salford’s “cheeky pink lid” or the beige and burgundy bins of Bolton, Mr Atkinson covers 10 boroughs, 40 bins, and all the “binformation” you need.Take The A FrameWigan Council bins are among those featured”Bin sizes, volumes, colours, frequency of collection, total capacity, annual capacity,…