Thousands of people will receive their benefit payments earlier than usual this month due to the upcoming bank holidays for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. Here’s what you need to know: Why Are Payments Early? Benefit payments are typically not processed on bank holidays. If your paymentContinue Reading
Mr Hayhoe began his role on 3 December and will be in post for a fixed-term of one-year. Mr Hayhoe will work across government to draw on the expertise in the Public Sector Fraud Authority, Government Commercial Function, and Department of Health and Social Care to use every means possibleContinue Reading
GPs will be able to spend more time treating patients under proposed reforms to general practice which will bring back the family doctor and slash red tape. The proposals fall under the new GP contract for 2025/26, which is now out for consultation with the British Medical Association’s General PracticeContinue Reading
The Prime Minister has today confirmed the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America. His Majesty the King approved the appointment on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary. Lord Mandelson is co-founder of Global Counsel, aContinue Reading
Trials for a “new approach” to inspections will start in the first week of next term, Ofsted has announced as it ploughs ahead with reform despite sector concerns over moving too quickly. The trial will involve visits to a “small number of volunteer schools” to “informally test elements of theContinue Reading
Mark has been let go or left GB News 🚨STATEMENT GB News have made the decision to permanently relieve me of my duties at the channel I will speak publicly about this in due course — Mark Dolan (@mrmarkdolan) December 18, 2024 18 Hours ago Mark posted: 🚨SOME NEWS I’veContinue Reading
The government has relaunched the Net Zero Council, bringing together a broader range of voices to deepen the partnership between government, the private sector, civil society and local authorities, to support plans to accelerate to net zero across the economy. The Council will act as the primary stakeholder forum supportingContinue Reading
New legislation to improve buses and boost local control of services moved a step closer today (17 December 2024), as the Bus Services Bill was introduced in the House of Lords. The bill will put buses back at the heart of communities, enhance connections to work and vital appointments toContinue Reading
A FRANTIC search has been launched for two missing schoolgirls thought to have travelled together on a train. Alissa, 11, and Kacey, 14, are missing from St Albans in Hertfordshire. They are believed to have taken a train together to Watford and Wembley. Alissa is described as being around 4ft tall, and hasContinue Reading
The UK and Australia will reinforce their economic and defence partnership and bolster co-operation on shared global challenges at an annual ministerial meeting – known as AUKMIN – today (16 December). The Foreign Secretary and the Defence Secretary will host Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister RichardContinue Reading
As we approach the end of 2024 and the festive season, we want to take a moment to thank each of you – security operatives, industry leaders, and membership associations – for your unwavering dedication to keeping people safe. This time of year is especially demanding for many of you,Continue Reading
The mother of an adult star, who famously ‘slept with 158 men’ in just two weeks, has revealed that she helps her daughter ‘clean up’ after filming her X-rated content. Bonnie Blue, a popular OnlyFans creator, gained a lot of attention after she shared that she travels to universities inContinue Reading
An end to the cruel trade in puppy smuggling has moved closer today (Friday 29th November) following the announcement of Government support for a new Private Members’ Bill. This Bill delivers on a manifesto commitment to crack-down on puppy smuggling by closing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous commercial traders. It willContinue Reading
A Company Director from Watford has been given a suspended prison sentence after claiming a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan and then dissolving her business. Irena Tokarczyk, 66, from Ashburnham Drive in Watford, was the sole director of Good Food Shops Ltd when she applied for a £50,000 Bounce Back LoanContinue Reading
