Campaign: WASPI has protested about the ‘unfair’ way state pension age changes were implemented Women whose state pension age was raised to 66 have renewed calls for compensation after the Parliamentary Ombudsman accused the Government of ‘maladministration’ over delays to informing them about the changes. In a report published today, the Parliamentary Ombudsman highlighted government … Read more
More than 700,000 savers could be paying too much tax after interest rates plunged to record lows. It is yet another blow for beleaguered savers already struggling to earn an income from their nest eggs. And long delays at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) means anyone attempting to correct their tax code and claw back … Read more
Nurse numbers hit an all-time high as staff delay retiring to help out during Covid pandemic, report says 15,000 more nurses, midwives and associates registered to work than last year Experts warned there could be an exodus of older staff once pandemic is over There are more than 154,000 nurses and midwives aged over 56 … Read more
Tory ministers and MPs last night told Boris Johnson they would not accept Covid curbs being extended to protect jab refuseniks. They urged him to press ahead with the final stage of unlocking next month, even if scientists say the fast-spreading Indian variant poses a risk to the small band of anti-vaxxers. One Cabinet minister … Read more
Can people come over to my house again? Yes. Up to six people from multiple households or an unlimited number of people from two households will be allowed to visit you inside your house again. Can people stay over at my house again? Yes. People from outside your household will be allowed to stay overnight, … Read more
Matt Hancock today defended the timing of travel restrictions on India but dodged questions on whether the decision was linked to Downing Street’s planned trade mission as Labour urged the Government to delay the resumption of global travel tomorrow amid concerns over a third virus surge. Critics have warned that tougher action should have been … Read more
A Health Minister has defended the delay in shutting Britain’s borders with India – saying the move was ‘based on evidence’. The government has been blasted for not adding India to the ‘red list’ until April 23, by which time 122 cases of the rapidly-spreading variant had already entered the UK. This is despite its neighbours Pakistan and Bangladesh … Read more
A Health Minister has defended the delay in shutting Britain’s borders with India – saying the move was ‘based on evidence’. The government has been blasted for not adding India to the ‘red list’ until April 23, by which time 122 cases of the rapidly-spreading variant had already entered the UK. This is despite its neighbours Pakistan and Bangladesh … Read more
Filming for the long-awaited Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon was hit with an unexpected delay on Wednesday when a member of the show’s crew became trapped. The staff member had to be rescued after accidentally driving their car into the water, with staff frantically rushing to get a digger to help pull … Read more
Under-40s could also get an alternative to Astrazeneca vaccine despite fears that it could delay Britain’s inoculation drive by a MONTH It was ruled under-30s should be offered an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab New data from MHRA has indicated risk of a serious blood clot has increased It is understood the JCVI is now … Read more