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‘Losing free prescriptions will force me to choose between health, heating and food’

23Sep

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‘Losing free prescriptions will force me to choose between health, heating and food’

123RF Ministers are proposing to end free prescriptions for over 60s to bring the benefit in line with the state pension age – but the public and health officials argue it’s a short-sighted view that will inflict more pressure on the NHS in the long run. Revoking free prescriptions Revoking free prescriptions will force people to choose between a basic standard of living and their health, a vulnerable 62-year-old has warned. John Radburn has spent his entire life working as a Royal Air Force engineer, however last year, he moved to part time hours after having a heart attack. He’s one of 187,665 people that have signed a petition calling for free prescriptions to be protected for those aged 60 and over as the government prepares to say whether the benefit will be brought in...

Burnout: Recognising the signs and protecting yourself

23Sep

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Education, Secondary

Burnout: Recognising the signs and protecting yourself

istockphoto 28thApril 2021 Our Director of Programmes Faye McGuinness looks how you can recognise the symptoms of burnout and shares some tips to help you beat burnout. Burnout The term burnout was originally coined in the 1970s to describe the consequences of ‘severe stress and high ideals’ among the helping professions. These are fields where many feel a high level of moral purpose, a dedication to making a difference and an urge to go above and beyond. This well-intentioned source of motivation can take its toll on a person. If you work in education, does this sound familiar? The World Health Organisation has recently redefined burnout as a syndrome linked to chronic work stress. It describes it as ‘chronic workplace stress that has not been successfu...

DWP could investigate your benefit claim and gather evidence

10Apr

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Money Business, Top Stories

DWP could investigate your benefit claim and gather evidence

123RF The DWP can look at several different things if they suspect someone of benefit fraud. Claim benefits legitimately Millions of citizens across the UK claim benefits legitimately, but there are some people that could be committing benefit fraud without even realising it. The DWP has overpaid £8.3 billion in benefits in 2020-2021 as a lot of security checks were dropped amid the pandemic. But now thousands of claimants could be approached over the following months as part of the DWP fraud and error exercise. Benefit claimants who gave the wrong information during the pandemic, risk being hit with an “administrative penalty”, which will be recovered through a deduction from their future benefits. The DWP’s definition of benefit fraud is when “someone obtains state ...

Laws every dog owner must follow – or face jail and £20,000 fines

23Sep

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Faith, Features

Laws every dog owner must follow – or face jail and £20,000 fines

123RF Legislation is complex and detailed – but the rules range from everything from barking to keeping dogs happy and healthy. Warned Dog owners in the UK have been warned they must follow 20 separate pieces of legislation – or risk a jail term. Dog rules for owners include laws around animal welfare, with fines ranging up to £20k if pet owners fall foul of them. Legislation is complex and detailed – but the rules range from everything from barking to keeping dogs happy and healthy. At home There are also rules around laws at home, in someone else’s home or on private property, and laws in public places. Laws on the roads must be followed, as well as laws on identification, laws around lost and found, or stray dogs and laws around dog breeding and selling. Ther...

10Apr

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Lifestyle, Travel, Travel

Clarendon Jamaica: Parish History

alamy Located at the southern side of Jamaica, approximately halfway between the eastern and western ends of the island with a size of 1,192.9 square kilometres is Clarendon, Jamaica’s third largest parish. It was created in 1664 by combining the parishes of St. Dorothy’s, Vere and the old parish of Clarendon. The parish got its name from Sir Edward Hyde the first Earl of Clarendon. The parish is currently home to 246,322 Jamaicans. Its current capital May Pen was accorded that status in 1887 so its clear that it was not always the capital. Before that the town of Chapelton was Clarendon’s capital. May Pen got its name from the Reverend William May, an Anglican clergyman whose estate was called May Pen! Taino people Clarendon was home to the indigenous Taino people who lived on t...

Car theft: The most common models to be targeted shared – do you own one?

23Sep

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Motoring, Sport

Car theft: The most common models to be targeted shared – do you own one?

123RF Car theft increased 32% following the end of coronavirus restrictions in June, with many drivers no looking at the best ways to protect themselves. Catalytic converters The cars most likely to be targeted for catalytic converters theft have been shared as well as advice on insurance. Compared with the end of January, the ending of most restrictions in the UK at the end of June saw a rise in car theft. Searches for car theft on Google have also jumped since January, with more drivers searching for the best ways to look after their vehicles. One of the most common questions asked on Google asks what the most targeted cars for catalytic converter theft are. According to Leicestershire Police, the most common cars to have their catalytic converters stolen are Honda Jaz...

Universal Credit and benefits change that will help 85,000 people now in force after court case

23Sep

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Money Business

Universal Credit and benefits change that will help 85,000 people now in force after court case

alamy Four single mothers won a Court of Appeal case over the issue. Changes to Universal Credit Changes to Universal Credit and other benefits payment systems have now been introduced, after a court case. An update has been issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) after a payment error that had impacted 85,000 claimants of benefits like Universal Credit. The DWP have now changed their systems so that they now automatically take account of people’s wages being paid in earlier because of the bank holiday weekend. They also identify claimants who receive second monthly salary payments in one benefit assessment period. The DWP was ordered to rectify this issue after a court case. They had promised claimants who get paid twice a month that they shouldn’t be penal...

All the new travel rules for holidaymakers as traffic light system simplified

23Sep

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Lifestyle, Travel, Travel

All the new travel rules for holidaymakers as traffic light system simplified

123RF From Monday 4th October, the traffic light system will be replaced with a single red list, and a second list for simplified measures for the rest of the world. New system A simplified international travel system will replace current rules – with the traffic light lists being scrapped and testing requirements eased. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed that the new system will be enforced from Monday 4th October, while eight countries will be removed form the red list on Wednesday 22nd September. From 4am on Monday 4th October, the traffic light system will be replaced with a single red list, and a second list for simplified measures for the rest of the world. Those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will not need to take a pre-departure test before arri...

Millions reminded they could be eligible for a £125 Covid tax rebate from HMRC

23Sep

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Money Business, Saving

Millions reminded they could be eligible for a £125 Covid tax rebate from HMRC

123RF The rebate is in the form of ‘work from home’ tax relief which applies to anyone who has been asked to carry out their job from home for even one day since April 6th, 2020. Second HMRC tax rebate Workers are being reminded that they could be eligible for a second HMRC tax rebate as millions brace for higher National Insurance contributions from April next year. The relief is part of the ‘work from home’ allowance which applies to anyone who has been asked to carry out their job from home for even one day since April 6th, 2020. It equates to £125 per tax year and you can currently claim the money back for 2020 to 2021 and 2021 to 2022. The tax relief is available to anyone that was asked to work from home by their employer – and the money can go towards expenses suc...

State pension: Rishi Sunak urged to lower age to 63 to ‘free grandparents for childcare’

23Sep

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Money Business, Retirement

State pension: Rishi Sunak urged to lower age to 63 to ‘free grandparents for childcare’

State Pension age should be dropped to 63 for all, a petition has argued, to ‘help elderly people’ across the United Kingdom. State pension age is currently set at 66, following gradual increases in the last few years. Traditionally, state pension age was set at 60 for women and 65 for men, but age parity was reached in November 2018. Subsequently, Britons have seen this rise since to 66, with further increases planned later down the line. Entitled “Reduce the state pension to 63 for all”, it has been published on the official Parliament website. Childcare Amongst several reasons, the petition cites the need to “free up grandparents to support their children with childcare when they are working”. With childcare costs often described as burdensome by working parents, the pet...

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