Community
DWP Scraps Legacy Benefits, Offers Two-Week Transition Payment
The Department for Work and Pensions is ending six legacy benefits, with claimants receiving two weeks of payments during transition to Universal Credit.
Business
Businesses Could Earn Up to £10,000 by Switching Bank Accounts, Says Allica Bank
A UK challenger bank reveals that thousands of firms are missing out on significant returns by keeping funds in low-interest accounts, with potential earnings up to £10,000 annually through interest and cashback.
Culture
National Theatre's 'Dear England' Captivates Woking, Exploring Football and National Identity
The acclaimed National Theatre production 'Dear England' is currently thrilling audiences at Woking's New Victoria Theatre. This play uses football as a lens to delve into themes of leadership, mental health, and national resilience.
Politics
Flintshire Council Wins National Award for Bereavement Services Again
Flintshire County Council has secured a national award for its Bereavement Services for the second consecutive year, recognized as the top performer in Cemetery and Crematorium Services by APSE.
Transport
Sport
Health
UK Snow Bomb Upgraded to 38 Inches, 615-Mile Radius
New weather maps project a staggering 38 inches of snow hitting the UK next week, covering a 615-mile radius from Hereford to John O'Groats, with the Highlands expected to be worst-hit.
Memory Issues May Signal Vitamin Deficiency, NHS Warns
The NHS highlights that persistent forgetfulness and brain fog often indicate vitamin B12 or folate deficiencies, which can impair cognitive function and overall health.
Two Snow Storms to Hit UK in 72 Hours, Times Announced
The UK is set to experience two significant snow storms within 72 hours, with the first hitting on Sunday morning, February 15, and a second blizzard arriving on Tuesday evening. Advanced weather modelling predicts heavy snowfall across multiple regions.
Pensioner Dies After Suspected Cholera Case in Nuneaton
An elderly man in his 80s has died at George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton after testing positive for a non-toxigenic strain of Vibrio cholerae, marking a rare suspected cholera case in the UK for the first time in over a century.
James Van Der Beek Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has passed away at age 48 following a courageous fight against bowel cancer. The actor was diagnosed in 2023 and used his platform to promote cancer awareness.