PIP Delays 'Unacceptable', Risk Health and Cause Poverty
A damning report reveals 'unacceptable' PIP waiting times, pushing disabled people into debt and worsening health. The DWP is urged to act swiftly on benefit reforms.
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PIP Delays 'Unacceptable', Risking Claimant Health
A damning report reveals 'unacceptable' PIP waiting times, pushing disabled people into poverty and worsening health. The DWP is urged to act now.
PIP claimants face year-long waits, pushing them into poverty
A damning report reveals 'unacceptable' delays for PIP claims, with some waiting over a year. The DWP lacks a short-term fix, risking debt and hardship for disabled people. Urgent action is needed.
PIP claimants face 'unacceptable' year-long waits, report finds
A damning report reveals disabled people are waiting over a year for PIP decisions, pushing them into debt. The DWP's plan to fix delays is too slow, critics say. Read the full investigation.
DWP PIP delays risk pushing claimants into poverty
A damning report reveals half of PIP disability claims miss processing targets, with some waiting over a year. MPs warn of dire consequences. Read the full findings.
Dartmoor Prison Radon Scandal Costs Taxpayers £100m+
A disastrous 10-year lease on a radon-filled Dartmoor prison, signed in 'blind panic', will cost the UK taxpayer more than £100 million. Read the damning report.
Scotland's public inquiries cost £258m, report finds
A damning Holyrood report reveals Scotland's public inquiries have cost taxpayers £258m since 2007, criticising them for being too expensive and damaging frontline services. Read the full findings.
BoE Rate Cut to 3.75%: What It Means for You
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%. Discover how this decision affects your mortgage repayments, savings accounts, and household bills. Act now to review your finances.
Billionaire Dalio commits $75m to Trump Accounts for kids
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio pledges $75 million to fund Trump Accounts for 300,000 Connecticut children. Learn how this new savings initiative aims to secure financial futures.
MPs probe royal 'peppercorn' rents after Andrew scandal
The fallout from Prince Andrew's eviction has triggered a parliamentary inquiry into the low-cost rents paid by other royals on Crown Estate properties, exposing a potential crisis for the monarchy. Read the full investigation.
Dell's $6.25bn gift to Trump Accounts raises lobbying concerns
Michael Dell's record $6.25bn donation to Trump's child account scheme highlights how billionaire philanthropy can serve as political influence. Analysis reveals systemic issues.
CDC panel delays hepatitis B vaccine vote for newborns
A key US vaccine advisory committee has postponed a vote on hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after members expressed confusion. The decision could impact long-standing immunisation policy.
US panel debates ending newborn hepatitis B vaccine mandate
A federal vaccine committee appointed by RFK Jr. is considering rolling back the decades-old recommendation for all newborns to receive a hepatitis B shot at birth. The move could signal a major shift in US public health policy.
Arrest in 2021 US Capitol Pipe Bomb Case
US authorities have reportedly apprehended a suspect linked to pipe bombs planted before the January 6 Capitol riot. Read the latest details on this major development.
Missouri Sports Betting Launch Praised as 'Successful'
The Missouri Gaming Commission hails the smooth rollout of legal sports betting, with over 250,000 active accounts on the first day. Discover the key figures and industry reaction.
US Panel May Drop Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation
A US federal vaccine committee is poised to reconsider the decades-old recommendation for a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Public health experts warn this could lead to hundreds of preventable infections and deaths in children.
$6.25bn Dell Donation for 'Trump Accounts' Raises Questions
A $6.25bn donation from Michael Dell for new child investment accounts sparks debate. We explain how 'Trump accounts' work, who benefits, and the concerns over cuts to social programmes.
Andrew's Royal Lodge Stay Extended Despite King's Order
Prince Andrew can legally stay in his Windsor mansion for another year, a lease review reveals. Discover the financial details and the political fallout.
Andrew's Royal Lodge compensation unlikely, inquiry launched
The Duke of York is unlikely to receive nearly £490,000 in compensation for leaving Royal Lodge due to the property's state, as a Commons committee launches an inquiry into Crown Estate leases.
Wales's Forest Lodge lease exposed in royal property inquiry
Details of Prince William and Princess Kate's 20-year lease for Forest Lodge emerge as Parliament's spending watchdog launches an inquiry into Crown Estate deals with royals. Discover the key facts.
RFK Jr's Panel May Delay Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine
An advisory panel appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to vote on delaying the critical hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Health experts warn this could lead to severe liver damage in infants. Read the full report.
Andrew's Royal Lodge payout wiped out by repair costs
Prince Andrew faces receiving no compensation for leaving Royal Lodge as repair costs will consume the £500k sum. MPs launch probe into Crown Estate property deals. Read the full investigation.
Andrew Unlikely to Get Royal Lodge Compensation
The Duke of York is unlikely to receive almost £490,000 in compensation for leaving Royal Lodge due to the property's condition, as a Commons inquiry is launched. Read the full details.
MPs Investigate Crown Estate Over Andrew's Royal Lodge
MPs launch inquiry into Crown Estate's royal property leases as Prince Andrew faces losing a £488k payout for vacating Royal Lodge. Read the latest on the scandal.
Crown Estate Inquiry Launched Over Andrew's Royal Lodge Deal
Parliament's spending watchdog is to investigate the Crown Estate after MPs demanded answers on Prince Andrew's controversial Royal Lodge lease. Get the latest royal news.
Dells donate $6.25bn to child investment accounts
Michael and Susan Dell commit $250 each for 250 million American children's investment accounts in a historic $6.25bn philanthropic gift. Discover how the 'Trump Accounts' programme aims to build generational wealth.
Pro-Trump X Accounts Operate from Asia
Network of pro-Trump accounts on X, operating from Asia, spreads election disinformation. Investigation reveals coordinated campaign targeting US voters ahead of election.
90% Demand Prostate Cancer Screening Programme
A major poll reveals 90% of Brits want a national prostate cancer screening programme as the UK National Screening Committee prepares its crucial decision. Join the call to save lives.
Premium Bonds Warning: Check Savings Before Budget
Premium Bonds holders are urged to review their savings as the prize fund rate drops to 3.6%. Experts suggest moving funds to easy-access accounts paying up to 4.8% for guaranteed returns ahead of the Autumn Budget.
MAGA accounts exposed as foreign operations abroad
Elon Musk's X platform reveals MAGA accounts and Scottish nationalist profiles are actually run from foreign countries including Bangladesh, Nigeria and Iran. Discover the truth behind these political operations.
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