State Pensioners: Claim Your FREE £50 Winter Payment
Thousands of state pensioners are eligible for a free £50 payment to help with winter heating costs. Discover if you qualify and how to claim this crucial support.
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Hospice seeks volunteers for award-winning community service
St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich is expanding its acclaimed Compassionate Neighbours service and urgently needs local volunteers to combat loneliness and isolation.
Care Repair Service Injects £4.6M into North Wales
Discover how a groundbreaking partnership between Conwy and Denbighshire has revolutionised home support for older residents, delivering massive economic and social benefits across North Wales.
Thousands of UK workers paid below minimum wage
New research reveals thousands of UK employees are working for less than the legal minimum wage, with Birmingham and West Midlands workers among the worst affected. Discover which sectors are most at risk.
HMRC: Check if you're owed £324 cost of living payment
HMRC launches urgent campaign targeting older Britons who may be missing out on crucial cost of living support. Thousands could be owed £324 payments - here's how to check.
Meta cuts 660 UK jobs in latest tech purge
Facebook's parent company Meta confirms significant workforce reduction affecting London operations as tech giant continues global restructuring programme.
Pensioner beaten by thugs in vicious street robbery
A 70-year-old man was brutally attacked by a gang of thugs who stole his wallet and phone in a shocking daylight robbery that has left the community reeling.
Why Age Makes You Feel Colder & How to Fight Back
Discover the surprising reasons why we feel colder as we age and practical, expert-backed strategies to stay warm and healthy during winter months.
Council rejects industrial estate flats plan in Wednesbury
Sandwell Council has refused controversial plans to convert a Wednesbury industrial estate into 173 apartments, citing concerns about losing employment space and inadequate infrastructure.
95-year-old woman stuns police in high-speed chase
West Midlands Police were left speechless after a high-speed pursuit ended with the discovery of a 95-year-old female driver behind the wheel. The astonishing incident saw officers chasing the vehicle through residential areas before the shocking revelati
Elderly couple scammed by fake police officer
West Midlands Police issue urgent warning after criminals posing as officers steal life savings from vulnerable residents in convincing courier fraud scheme
Pensioners Face Winter Fuel Payment Delays in West Midlands
Exclusive investigation reveals how DWP administrative errors are leaving vulnerable elderly residents across the West Midlands waiting for crucial winter heating payments amid freezing temperatures.
DWP Gives Workers New Flexible Working Powers
In a major employment rights overhaul, millions of UK workers can now demand flexible arrangements from day one and challenge employer refusals. Discover how this DWP policy change empowers employees.
Council team saves 90-year-old after terrifying home fall
Discover how a local council's emergency service provided life-changing support for nonagenarian Margaret following a serious fall at home.
Port Talbot care worker wins national award
A compassionate care worker from Port Talbot has been celebrated at the prestigious national Care Home Awards for her outstanding commitment to residents' wellbeing and innovative approach to elderly care.
Eastern Airways makes majority of staff redundant
Regional airline Eastern Airways has confirmed devastating job cuts affecting the majority of its workforce as part of a significant operational overhaul following route reductions.
AI Creating Digital Divide in UK Workplaces
New research reveals a worrying digital skills gap as AI transforms workplaces, with millions of UK workers struggling to adapt to emerging technologies.
Cheshire man, 78, reveals meaningful first tattoo
A 78-year-old Cheshire man has surprised his community by getting his first ever tattoo - a deeply personal design honouring his late wife and celebrating his survival journey.
Wetherspoon worker wins £25k discrimination case
A former Wetherspoon employee has been awarded £25,000 after winning a disability discrimination claim against the pub chain over accessibility issues at a Birmingham city centre location.
State pension crisis forces elderly back to work
Exclusive investigation reveals state pension payments failing to cover basic living costs, forcing elderly workers to remain employed or return to work.
83-yr-old soars on Europe's fastest zip line for charity
Fearless octogenarian Alys takes on Velocity 2 zip line at 100mph, raising vital funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance in breathtaking charity challenge.
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