All Creatures Great and Small season 6: Everything we know so far
Oct 24, 2024 · All Creatures Great and Small season five has just come to an end on Channel 5 with James Herriot (played by Nicholas Ralph) finally opening up to his wife Helen (Rachel Shenton) about his RAF experience.
WASPI update as full statement issued over DWP 'refusal to comply'
Dec 18, 2024 · A new statement from a government ombudsman claims the Department for Work and Pensions never intended to pay compensation to the WASPI women.An investigation by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) found the DWP was guilty of maladministration when it failed to properly communicate changes to the state pension age to women born in the 1950s.
DWP deadline in days for £300 winter fuel payment 'and other …
Dec 16, 2024 · Pensions minister Emma Reynolds has faced calls from a Labour MP to "reconsider" the decision to means-test the winter fuel payment. In a session in the Common on Monday, she rejected the call, but reminded people they …
WASPI DWP compensation hopes rise as MPs launch new move
Dec 23, 2024 · MPs have begun a new effort to secure compensation for the 1950s-born WASPI women (Women Against State Pension Inequality), despite Labour's stance against issuing payouts.
Pedestrian crossing rule drivers still get wrong after two years
Dec 12, 2024 · Drivers are being warned they are getting the rules wrong over pedestrian crossings - two years after changes were made. Driving experts say that even experienced drivers do not get it right.
Millions with three letters on energy bills warned of January 1 ...
Dec 19, 2024 · Nine million households need to read their meter by January 1 to avoid the risk of overpaying on their energy bills by a collective £66million, according to research by Uswitch.com.To avoid the higher price cap, which comes into effect on January 1, households on standard variable tariffs (SVTs) who don’t have a smart meter should record and submit their meter readings before New Year’s Day.
New Labour update on DWP WASPI compensation in Commons …
Dec 16, 2024 · The government has given an update to millions of women who are currently waiting for a ruling on potential compensation of around £3,000. A cross-party group of MPs wrote to the Government earlier this month urging for ministers to "update Parliament on your progress in responding to the PHSO's report" by the Christmas Parliamentary recess, which is this Thursday (December 19).
'Offensive' team name sees mum and son 'barred' from pub quiz
Dec 23, 2024 · A mum and son claim they were barred from a pub quiz due to their winning streak - but bosses have said it was actually due to an "offensive" team name.
DVSA to make seven changes affecting learner drivers within weeks
Dec 19, 2024 · The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed that it has set out a plan to reduce driving test waiting times. The seven-point plan addresses the issue when it comes to the test booking system and aims to stop learner drivers from being ripped off.
Nationwide issues update on £175 payments going out to customers
Dec 17, 2024 · Nationwide Building Society has released a statement regarding a £175 payment being offered to customers who switch to them. The building society is currently offering £175 in free cash to those who move over to open either a FlexPlus, FlexDirect or FlexAccount with them.