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State pensioners with one of 56 health conditions could claim DWP benefit worth £4428

17Jul

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State pensioners with one of 56 health conditions could claim DWP benefit worth £4428

State pensioners are missing out on thousands of pounds in benefits despite the fact many are struggling to survive the cost-of-living crisis Underclaimed UK benefit Attendance Allowance is paid to millions of pensioners aged state pension age and above to help them pay for additional support. It could be worth £369 a month yet it is the most underclaimed UK benefit with 3.4 million people missing out, figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show. In total, 56 conditions usually mean someone of state pension age qualifies for Attendance Allowance. Some £15 billion is lost in unclaimed benefits every year in the UK and a huge part of this is due to pensioners not claiming Attendance Allowance. In fact, pensioners are the most likely group of Britons to be missin...

Warning to everyone driving on the M6 from today as motorists will be watched

17Jul

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Warning to everyone driving on the M6 from today as motorists will be watched

Improve driving standards Safety operation to be launched on the M6 in a bid to improve driving standards. Drivers heading onto the M6 from Monday are being warned to ensure they don't break the rules - as they could be being watched. Traffic will be monitored on the motorway as part of a special operation. Being watched And it means motorists will never be sure if they are being watched. National Highways officers and police will be perched in unmarked HGV cabs driving up and down the motorway monitoring the actions of drivers. They'll be on the lookout for anyone using their phone, not wearing seatbelts or having their attention diverted from the road for other reasons. The 'spy trucks' will be travelling the length of the M6 between Monday, June 3 and Sunday, June 9. ...

Understand your electricity and gas bills

17Jul

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Understand your electricity and gas bills

Costs Costs included in your electricity and gas bills, includes standing charges and unit prices. There are different costs that are included in your electricity and gas bill. They are: unit rates standing charges taxes, like VAT Unit price The unit price rate is the rate charged per unit of electricity or gas you use. It is measured in kilowatt hours (kWh). Electricity and gas standing charges The standing charge is a cost that is included in each electricity and gas bill. It is a cost set by your supplier. It is also included in the energy price cap that we review and set every three months. Your supplier will charge you this cost each day, even if you do not use any energy on that day. The amount you pay will depend on your supplier and where you live within...

Licensed drug testing continues at music festivals this summer

17Jul

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Licensed drug testing continues at music festivals this summer

Toxic substances Confiscated and surrendered drugs will be tested to identify toxic substances in circulation and help prevent drug-related overdoses. Music festivals Confiscated and surrendered drugs will be tested at music festivals this summer to identify toxic substances in circulation and help prevent drug-related overdoses. Government policy A continuation of long-standing government policy, licences have been issued under strict conditions to drug testing organisations to operate at some of the leading festivals in the UK. Tested on site Confiscated or surrendered drugs will be tested on site and public alerts will be cascaded to festival goers if extremely potent drugs are detected to protect the public as much as possible and help prevent drug-related harm.&n...

Drivers with driveways urged to install ‘substantial gate’ as ‘epidemic’ sweeps UK

17Jul

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Drivers with driveways urged to install ‘substantial gate’ as ‘epidemic’ sweeps UK

Cannibals Motorists and road users have been warned after car cannibals targeted vehicles for valuable parts as the rate of thefts skyrockets. Drivers have been warned over a spate of car cannibals stripping cars - and not even parking in broad daylight can spare you. Motorists and road users have been warned after car cannibals targeted vehicles for valuable parts as the rate of thefts skyrockets. Stealing The cost for parts has increased by roughly 35 per cent with offenders resorting to stealing rather than paying for a replacement. Last year data recorded that police forces uncovered 72 per cent more shops than in 2022. Global factors Clive Wain, vehicle theft expert and head of police liaison at Tracker, said that the production of new parts has been hit by a range ...

Child benefit chaos as thousands of parents furious with HMRC over missing payments

17Jul

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Child benefit chaos as thousands of parents furious with HMRC over missing payments

What is child benefit? This is a payment which is paid to parents or guardians to cover the costs of childcare. Those in receipt of childcare get paid two weekly rates of £25.60 for the oldest or only child, and £16.95 for any extra children. Disgrace Parents are slamming HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as an "absolute disgrace" after thousands of families have reportedly been left without child benefit payments this morning. Many Britons are reportedly experiencing a delay in getting their expected child benefit, which is paid every four weeks on either a Monday or a Tuesday. Talking to social media, parents and guardians have criticised the payment delay and called for answers from HMRC. One X, formerly Twitter, user said: "What an absolute disgrace You have had since Fr...

Sandie Okoro OBE appointed as first female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham

17Jul

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Sandie Okoro OBE appointed as first female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham

he University of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of one of the country’s preeminent lawyers and equality rights champion as its new Chancellor. Sandie Okoro OBE brings a remarkable record of accolades recognising her contribution to diversity, equality and female rights, and is currently Group General Counsel of Standard Chartered where she leads the Bank’s Legal, Group Corporate Secretariat and Shared Investigative Services functions. Sandie Okoro is the University’s eighth Chancellor since it was established in 1900. She succeeds Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE, who will step down as Chancellor in July after 10 years in the role; and follows in the footsteps of the Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain and the Right Honourable Anthony Eden, the Earl of Avon. Sandie...

British Caribbean Veterans: Serving Queen and Country

2Jul

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British Caribbean Veterans: Serving Queen and Country

This book recognises and celebrates the contribution made by 32 Caribbean men and women to the British Armed Forces and therefore to the late Queen and to the United Kingdom after the 1960s. They served in the Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. These brave men and women were either born in the Caribbean, coming from several different Islands, or were born in the UK to Caribbean parents. They are British and are proud of the service they have provided to their country, the United Kingdom. She hopes that by you taking this Book journey with her, you will be able to see what these amazing ex-servicemen and women have done on behalf of all of us. Their challenges and resilience will resonate with many of you as you reflect on your own personal lives, workplaces and...

Breaking Barriers: Our Website Now Available in Five Languages!

2Jul

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Breaking Barriers: Our Website Now Available in Five Languages!

Great news for all our global audience! We are thrilled to announce that our website is now available in five different languages, making it even easier for you to explore and engage with our content. Whether you prefer English, Spanish, French, German, or Portuguese, you can now navigate through our site in your language of choice. We believe in providing a seamless and inclusive experience for all our users, regardless of their native tongue. With this multilingual update, we hope to connect with an even wider audience and foster a sense of belonging and accessibility. So, come and visit our website today, and discover a world of information and resources catered to your language preferences.

Member of Parliament MP Councillor Paulette Hamilton

24Jun

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Member of Parliament MP Councillor Paulette Hamilton

Member of Parliament MP Councillor Paulette Hamilton First black MP elected from a Birmingham constituency Labour’s Paulette Hamilton has become the country’s newest MP after winning the Birmingham Erdington by-election. The contest was triggered by the death of Jack Dromey, who held the seat for Labour in 2019 with a majority of 3,601. Ms Hamilton is the current cabinet member for health and social care on Birmingham City Council and has served on the local authority for 17 years. “My offer to voters is simple,” she added. “I’ll put Erdington first. In everything I do. I’ll listen to local people and tackle the issues that are affecting them. I want Erdington to be a better place to live and work.” The victory makes her the first black MP elected from a Birmingham const...

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