Millions could claim up to £9,940 annually. DWP rule changes and unclaimed benefits affect those over State Pension age. DWP: Claim Up to £9,940 in Benefits, Key Changes Affect Millions Older folks could be missing out on money as high as £9,542 each year. The DWP said many missed a payment, potentially due to rule…
Labour in Northumberland criticizes Conservative claims about housing targets, calling them misleading ahead of the upcoming local elections in May Labour Outrage Over Conservative Leaflet Claims on Northumberland Housing Target Northumberland: Labour politicians are upset about a Conservative leaflet. It makes claims about housing policy before the local elections in May. Labour says the leaflet’s…
Northumberland councillors are at odds again over government funding, with Labour and Tory members exchanging heated arguments about budget shortfalls and priorities. Labour and Tory Councillors in Northumberland Clash Over Council Funding Northumberland: Councillors are clashing again over council funding. The debate is heating up. The Conservative-led council claims they are short £2.5 million in…
David Smith and 46 MPs urge major supermarkets to improve profit margins for farmers, highlighting unfair practices affecting UK agriculture. North Northumberland MP Calls for Supermarkets to Offer Fairer Deals for Farmers North Northumberland: David Smith, the local MP, is pushing supermarkets for fairer deals for farmers. He’s not alone; 46 other MPs are backing…
Mayor Kim McGuinness highlights the urgent need for more social housing in the North East as waiting lists soar, impacting families and communities. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness: Social Housing Crisis Holding Region Back Newcastle: The North East’s mayor, Kim McGuinness, is raising alarms about social housing. She says the region’s lack of affordable homes…
A think tank warns that families in private housing may face poverty by 2026 due to rent shortfalls and frozen housing benefits. Government Urged to Act as Thousands of North East Children Face Poverty Newcastle: A think tank is calling for immediate government action on housing reform. Families in private housing could be pushed into…
The Deposit Return Scheme has faced significant criticism in its first year, with issues ranging from accessibility to high rejection rates and legal challenges. A Year of Controversy: The Deposit Return Scheme Marks Its First Anniversary Dublin: It’s been a year since the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) started on February 1, 2024. It aimed to…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will speak at a party conference in Houghton-le-Spring today, exclusively for party members, lasting two hours. Nigel Farage to Address Reform UK Conference in Sunderland Today Sunderland: Today, Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, will speak at a conference. It’s happening in Houghton-le-Spring and is only for party members.…
Lola McEvoy, Darlington’s MP, faces scrutiny for installing an office sign without proper permissions, prompting criticism from local officials and a commitment to rectify the issue. Darlington MP Lola McEvoy Under Fire for Unapproved Office Signage Darlington: Lola McEvoy, the local MP, has hit a snag with council rules. She put up an office sign…
As the fifth anniversary of Brexit approaches, North East leaders discuss its impact and shifting public opinion on the decision to leave the EU. North East Leaders Reflect on Brexit Five Years After Leaving the EU Newcastle: January 31 marked five years since Britain officially left the EU. This moment came after years of political…