Japan Pays Families £5,300 per Child to Leave Tokyo
Facing a demographic crisis, the Japanese government unveils a controversial new strategy to boost its birth rate by incentivising families to leave crowded Tokyo for the countryside.
Facing a demographic crisis, the Japanese government unveils a controversial new strategy to boost its birth rate by incentivising families to leave crowded Tokyo for the countryside.
A British couple in Somerset faces a devastating choice: evict a Ukrainian refugee they call 'family' or risk enforcement action over a converted outbuilding, exposing a critical flaw in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Exclusive: Major Motability Scheme update confirmed for April 2024. Hundreds of thousands of disabled claimants to receive significant payment boost as DWP rates rise. Full details on eligibility and new payment amounts.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on the UK's prison system, labelling jails as 'paper mache' and condemning the government's early release scheme as a dangerous failure.
In a major shift, Waitrose is overhauling its MyWaitrose loyalty programme, ditching the requirement to make a purchase for members to claim their free hot drink. The popular perk is now simpler to access than ever before.
Sky News hosts a fiery election debate on immigration as Labour pledges to scrap the Rwanda scheme and reform the points-based system, while the Tories defend their record. Get the latest on UK immigration policy.
Ministers are backing a groundbreaking national scheme to provide domestic abuse survivors with covert 'second phones' pre-loaded with emergency support, aiming to protect them from tech-savvy abusers.
Major UK banks are offering customers thousands in free cash through government-backed savings schemes. Discover if you're eligible for up to £1,000 from Santander, Lloyds, or Nationwide.
Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils a comprehensive strategy to tackle the small boats crisis, scrapping the Rwanda scheme and focusing on a new Border Security Command. Discover the details of their plan to 'smash the criminal gangs' and r
Major eligibility expansion for the Motability Scheme means thousands with hidden disabilities can now lease a brand-new car, scooter, or wheelchair using their mobility allowance.
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic 75% collapse in family reunion applications for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, raising alarm over the human impact of recent policy changes.
Discover if you qualify for a free UK bus pass. Our guide explains the eligibility age, how to apply, and the benefits of the concessionary travel scheme for seniors across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
A severe Ministry of Defence data leak has compromised the safety of Afghan interpreters and their families resettled in the UK. The National Audit Office exposes systemic security failures and mishandling of sensitive information in a major breach.
A severe data breach by the UK Ministry of Defence has compromised the email addresses of dozens of Afghan interpreters awaiting relocation, potentially endangering lives and revealing a critical security failure.
A damning National Audit Office report reveals the Ministry of Defence's Afghan relocation schemes were plagued by delays, opaque decision-making, and a failure to assist thousands who supported UK forces.
The European Commission proposes a new post-Brexit deal to restore freedom of movement for young Britons and Europeans aged 18-30, overcoming visa hurdles for work and study.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces a blistering attack from charities and political opponents after abruptly terminating a key refugee resettlement programme, with critics warning the move risks pushing vulnerable children towards dangerous Channel crossi
The historic town of Lewes in East Sussex revives its iconic local currency with a modern voucher system to support independent businesses and strengthen community resilience post-pandemic.
The UK government launches a groundbreaking scheme allowing families to secure massive discounts on new homes by contributing 'sweat equity' through construction work. Discover how this initiative tackles the housing crisis and empowers aspiring homeowner
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to scrap the stalled Rwanda scheme and establish a new 'Returns and Enforcement Unit' to fast-track asylum decisions and remove those with no right to stay, criticising the government's 'complete failure'.
Exclusive: New homeowners could receive a life-changing £10,000 bonus under a radical government proposal to boost property ownership and slash mortgage costs. Find out if you qualify.
South Hams District Council has unanimously rejected National Highways' plans to widen the A382 through Dartmoor, citing severe environmental damage and harm to the national park's unique character.
Reform UK, led by Richard Tice, calls on PM Rishi Sunak to abandon post-Brexit youth mobility scheme negotiations with the EU, branding it a 'backdoor to free movement' and a betrayal of Brexit voters.
A new poll by More in Common reveals a significant shift in the Reform UK electorate, with a majority now supporting a youth mobility deal with the EU, challenging Nigel Farage's hardline Brexit stance.
Waitrose announces a significant overhaul of its MyWaitrose loyalty programme, replacing the popular free hot drink benefit with a new tiered system based on spending. The changes take effect from November 5th.
Loyalty card holders dealt a major blow as Nectar abruptly ends its long-running points conversion scheme with Sainsbury's, sparking fury amongst shoppers.
Cross-party MPs demand answers from Defence Secretary over abandoned Afghan commandos facing Taliban reprisals, accusing the government of a 'grave dereliction of duty'.
Shocking leaked messages reveal TV's Dr Phil McGraw promoting a controversial 'personal bankruptcy' scheme to influencers, promising financial freedom while facing potential legal scrutiny.
A Sydney mother stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud against the National Disability Insurance Scheme, allegedly siphoning over $1.2 million to fund an extravagant lifestyle of luxury holidays and designer goods while claiming carer payme
Exclusive: Abuse survivors accuse the Church of England of 'betrayal' as a major review reveals systemic failures in its compensation scheme, leaving victims with reduced payouts and immense distress.