The Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) online guidance on GOV.UK shows that people of State Pension age on a low income and receiving a middle or top-rate care component such as Participation Allowance or Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) may be eligible for an additional £81.50… Read More »
Amid warnings from the government that a tough budget is on the way in October, one of the policies being considered is said to be the removal of single person discounts on council tax. Sir Keir Starmer did not rule out the possibility of a change when asked about it during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs)… Read More »
Lying in bed fast asleep, completely unaware of who was waiting outside, she looked up, covered in a white duvet, her eyes bloodshot, as officers from Greater Manchester Police forced their way into her bedroom. Waqas Ullah was one of seven men jailed for their roles in the crack and heroin conspiracy. The Bury-based group… Read More »
A drunk man high on cocaine stormed into the home of an estranged friend, licked his face and slapped his mother on the bottom. Self-described “gentle giant” James Costello, 39, told his victim he “loved her” after climbing on top of her on the sofa before kicking a dog during the bizarre incident. He told… Read More »
Pep Guardiola is reportedly preparing to thwart Cristiano Ronaldo’s plans to lure Mateo Kovacic to Saudi Arabia. Following Ilkay Gundogan’s unexpected return to Manchester City last month, Kovacic’s position in Guardiola’s team appears under threat. The 30-year-old former Chelsea star was signed as Gundogan’s replacement last summer, but with the 33-year-old German set to return… Read More »
Here are some of the biggest mistakes people make on Grand Designs, according to host Kevin McCloud: The Channel 4 show returns to the small screen on Wednesday for a special episode to mark its 25th anniversary and a brand new series. A show that still resonates with viewers as much as it did when… Read More »
Kamala Harris baited Donald Trump and attacked the most precious thing in the world to him: his rallies. “He talks about fictional characters like Hannibal Lecter. He talks about how windmills cause cancer. You’ll also notice that people are starting to leave his rallies early because of fatigue and boredom. The only thing you’ll hear… Read More »
A well-known Sydney man told her he “didn’t do it on purpose” when he raped her, and other women then accused him of “the same thing”, a woman has claimed in court. “I said he didn’t have the authority to decide whether it was rape or not,” the woman, known as complainant three, told the… Read More »
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off in a highly anticipated televised presidential election debate. The event, which begins at 2 a.m. ET in Philadelphia, offers Americans the most detailed look yet at a campaign that has changed dramatically since the last debate in June. In the space of a few weeks, President Joe Biden… Read More »