A new government survey reveals 39% of working-age adults in England and Wales plan to switch jobs within a year, with 78% seeking roles that make a positive difference. Deputy PM David Lammy urges them to consider 'extraordinary' probation careers.
A probate notice for Janet Harris of Biggin Hill, Kent, invites claims by March 2, 2026. Creditors or beneficiaries must contact EMD Law LLP to secure their interest in the estate.
A probate notice for Arthur William Crawford Jones of Exeter has been published. Anyone with a claim must contact Everys Solicitors by 2 March 2026. Learn the key details and how to act.
New claimants with health conditions will see Universal Credit support halved from April 2026, a cut of £2,652 per year. The DWP defends the move, while critics warn it will push thousands into poverty.
New research reveals FTSE 100 chief executives' pay surpasses the average UK worker's annual salary by Tuesday lunchtime. Discover the figures and the call for reform.
Get the lowdown on Seán Hayden, the confident 19-year-old Dubliner in Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10. Discover his age, hometown, and journey to fame.
UK motorists could be fined for driving unnecessarily slowly, even below 20mph. Experts warn it's a dangerous hazard. Read the full rules to avoid penalties.
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, claims the stigma of his life sentence makes employment and housing impossible, leaving him wishing for recall.
Parts of the West Midlands woke to snow. Acas explains your employment rights if severe weather prevents you from travelling to your job. Know your options.
Home Office raids lead to hefty fines for businesses hiring illegal workers in the Midlands. Discover the penalties and the government's crackdown on unlawful employment.
A Bulgarian gang behind the UK's biggest benefits fraud will repay just £2m after moving millions abroad. Five were jailed for 25 years combined. Read the full story.
The Labour government has refused to mandate reporting of cat collisions, citing enforcement challenges. Over 10,000 campaigners demanded change. Read the full story.
A district nurse was brutally attacked with a metal bar at Newton Community Hospital. Six NHS staff were injured. The 20-year-old suspect is detained under the Mental Health Act. Read the full story.
A district nurse describes being 'lucky to be alive' after a violent assault at Newton Community Hospital. Six people were injured in the incident. Read her story.
West Midlands Police seized nearly £4 million from criminals in 2025, proving crime doesn't pay. Discover how £330,000 was reinvested into local groups.
Proposed new Clean Air Act powers could let councils ban all petrol and diesel vehicles, including classics, from 2035. Find out what it means for UK drivers.
Understand your legal rights for returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts in the UK. Know the 30-day and 14-day rules, and when shops can refuse.
Discover John Fadare, the 17-year-old from Kent who turned down a musical to join Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band, December 10. Learn his age, hometown and Instagram.
From day-one sick pay to paternity leave rights, discover the four key employment law changes set for April 2026 and the political row surrounding the government's U-turn on unfair dismissal.
The UK's new National Living Wage rises to £12.71 in April, but experts warn it could fuel inflation and decimate youth job markets. Read the full analysis.
Discover the ages of all seven members of Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10, from youngest to oldest. Find out who is 16 and who is the 'big brother' at 19.
London will trial autonomous taxis from Uber, Lyft and Waymo from 2026 under new UK law. Discover the tech, safety concerns and industry reaction.
Scottish officials are weighing a historic change to the 2005 smoking ban to allow supervised crack cocaine smoking in Glasgow and Edinburgh facilities. Read the full story.
The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has commissioned a review to examine future sustainability. Learn what this means for you.
Shirebrook Town Council left unable to function after 11 councillors quit. Bolsover District Council appoints temporary members to restore operations. Read the full story.
The US Department of Justice has released a trove of long-awaited files on Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows a new transparency law, but Democrats accuse the Trump administration of failing to comply fully. Read the latest.
Minister Jess Phillips gives a sarcastic response as Pornhub sees a huge drop in UK visitors following the Online Safety Act's age verification rules. Read the latest.
Discover everything about Danny, the 16-year-old singer from Chorley who won a spot in Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10. Learn his story and where to follow him.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
Chatten Free School in Witham is transforming lives by providing vital work experience for autistic students with complex needs. Local businesses are urged to help create meaningful community roles.