More renters face losing their homes as court claims to remove them gather pace after the height of the pandemic. Social and private landlords lodged 19,033 repossession claims with courts across England and Wales in the three months to March, Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures show. That was nearly triple …
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A charity that helps people keep active in mind and body while combating loneliness and social isolation has unveiled its new facility. The West Lothian 50+ Network marked a new milestone at the official opening of its new Members’ Hub. The occasion provided the opportunity to thank to their supporters, …
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Boris Johnson is in trouble. Tory MPs unhappy with the fallout from the partygate scandal could soon muster the numbers needed to hold a no confidence vote and oust the prime minister from power. If Johnson is removed, the Conservative Party, and the country, will need a new leader. Here …
Leer másMoeen Ali made OBE as Queen’s Birthday Honours revealed – full West Midlands list
Moeen Ali has been made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. The full West Midlands list can today be unveiled. The Brummie cricketer was part of the England team that won 2019’s World Cup and has been made an OBE for services to cricket. Ali is joined by ITV …
Leer másNicola Sturgeon leads tributes to Scots recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to the Scots from all walks of life who have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. The First Minister offered her congratulations to «the people of Scotland who have made a difference to their communities». Among those to receive honours as part of the …
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine became available for children aged five to 11 in the UK in April 2022. Those aged 12 and up had already been eligible since 2021. But if you have a child aged under five, you might be wondering, when will they be able to be vaccinated against …
Leer másNadine Dorries Predicts Boris Johnson Will ‘Never’ Be Ousted From No.10
Nadine Dorries has been a devout ally of Boris Johnson ever since she was appointed to cabinet – and this week is no different. The culture secretary confidently claimed a successful vote of no confidence in the prime minister’s leadership was “never going to happen”, even as uneasiness in the …
Leer másBoris Johnson Says Partygate Has Been ‘Miserable’ But Rejects Calls To Resign
Boris Johnson has said the partygate scandal is “totally miserable” but it would be irresponsible for him to resign. In an interview with Mumsnet on Wednesday, the prime minister said he would not “abandon” his job. It come as Tory MPs inch closer to forcing a no confidence vote in …
Leer másLong Covid: Record 2million Brits are estimated to have Long Covid, official survey finds
Nearly 2million Britons claim they are fighting the effects of long Covid weeks or months after first contracting the virus, official data showed today. An Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey found one in 32 people in the UK said they were still experiencing symptoms at least four weeks after …
Leer másThird of UK adults believe Government is ‘exaggerating’ Covid deaths
A “stubborn minority” still question the scientific consensus on vaccine safety and Government reporting of Covid deaths, researchers from King’s College London found. It discovered that around 33% felt the Government was inflating numbers of Covid deaths, with 54% saying this was false. Additionally, one in seven say they do not …
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