DWP issues 1,600 warnings over staff sickness
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued over 1,600 formal warnings to staff for exceeding sickness absence triggers. Get the full details and official figures revealed in Parliament.
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DWP's new push to support disabled people in work
The DWP announces free occupational health training for 5,000 managers to help retain staff with health issues. Critics fear it may force disabled people into work.
Pension delays hit retired civil servants
Retired UK civil servants report waiting months for pension payments amid service failures. The National Audit Office criticises MyCSP as Capita takes over the £239m contract.
Andrew Scott posts £7m profit with £240m order book
Swansea civil engineering firm Andrew Scott reports a rise in profits to £7m, with turnover forecast to hit £120m. Discover how the family-run business plans for sustainable growth.
Pension error forces retiree to repay £25,000
A retired UK civil servant must repay £25,000 after a decade-long pension miscalculation. Discover the impact of the error and the union's call for change.
Reform UK Pledges to Prosecute Civil Servants
Reform UK announces plans to create a new criminal offence for civil servants who 'dishonestly' grant asylum to sex offenders, with potential jail time. Read the full story.
West Midlands service station named best in the UK
Strensham Services on the M5 in Worcestershire has been crowned the UK's top service station in a new study. Discover the full rankings and what makes a great pit stop.
Elton John and David Furnish Celebrate 20-Year Milestone
Sir Elton John and David Furnish celebrate the 20th anniversary of their historic civil partnership and 11th wedding anniversary. See their touching Instagram tributes and journey.
Prince William named patron of SAS Regimental Association
The Prince of Wales expresses a 'deep sense of honour' as he is announced as the first royal patron of the elite Special Air Service Regimental Association. Read his full message.
Welcome Break's 60th service area opens in Rotherham
Welcome Break launches its 60th UK service station in Rotherham, creating 230 jobs and featuring a dedicated HGV area. Discover the new M1 facilities.
Pensioner forced back to work after £25k overpayment
A 63-year-old ex-civil servant faces 'a nightmare with no way out' after being ordered to repay £25,000 in pension overpayments. Discover the systemic error affecting hundreds.
Fire Service Call-Outs Jump 22% Amid Climate Change
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
Pedestrian dies in collision outside The Bull Inn, Worcester
A woman has died after a collision with a car on Droitwich Road, Worcester. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deported twice, man jailed after third illegal UK entry
Emirjon Gjuta, 34, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for illegally re-entering the UK after being deported twice. Read the full details of the case here.
Industrial Unit Design Changes Approved Near Galgate Mill
Lancaster City Council has granted planning permission for design variations to two industrial buildings near the historic Galgate Mill. The changes include extra roller shutter doors and revised landscaping.
Sky customers get £290 refunds as service ends
Sky is refunding customers up to £290 after discontinuing its Sky Live service. Find out if you're eligible and how the refund process works without any action required.
Barry Care Home Coordinator Wins Top Wales Award
Linda Campbell, an activities coordinator at Springbank Nursing Home in Barry, has won a Bronze Outstanding Service Award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards for her two decades of dedicated service.
Sky Live axed: Customers to receive refunds up to £290
Sky is refunding customers up to £290 after discontinuing its Sky Live service. The interactive TV feature will shut down permanently on December 4, 2025.
Teen stabbed at Merry Hill on Black Friday
A teenage boy was attacked and stabbed at the Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. He has been taken to hospital for treatment.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcode areas
Royal Mail issues urgent warning of significant postal delays affecting 25 locations including Derby and Nottingham. The service apologises and pledges targeted support.
Birmingham Hospital Ambulance Delays Continue
Ambulances face significant handover delays outside busy Birmingham hospitals, impacting crew wellbeing. Discover the latest data and the new plan to tackle the crisis.
Nationwide's £175 offer sparks UK bank account rush
UK households are switching bank accounts for Nationwide's £175 bonus. Over 111,000 switches occurred in July alone, with more than a million in the past year. Find out how to claim.
eBay partners with InPost for new UK parcel service
eBay UK collaborates with InPost to offer a new out-of-home delivery service via lockers and parcel shops, providing greater flexibility for buyers and sellers.
Dudley car crash: Vehicle flips onto roof on Laurel Road
A car flipped onto its roof in a dramatic two-vehicle collision on Laurel Road, Dudley. Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported. Read the full details of this shocking incident.
DWP staff to strike over pay in January 2026
Thousands of DWP staff are set to walk out in January 2026, threatening chaos in Jobcentres and benefit offices. The PCS union says workers are struggling with debt and using foodbanks.
M54 Crash: Two Injured as HGV Hits Central Reservation
Two men were taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle collision on the M54 involving an HGV that breached the central reservation. Discover the latest traffic updates.
Octogenarian Cyclist Hurt in Birmingham Car Crash
An 80-year-old cyclist was injured in a collision with a car at the junction of Yardley Wood Road and Chinn Brook Road in Moseley. He was treated by an off-duty nurse before hospital transfer.
Birmingham 'hazmat' scare was egg and flour fight
A major 999 response in Small Heath was triggered by a teenage egg and flour fight mistaken for a hazardous materials incident. Three children were assessed by paramedics.
Broxtowe Teen Archie Matthews Wins Prestigious 4UTH Award
Archie Matthews from Broxtowe crowned countywide winner at Nottinghamshire's 4UTH Awards for outstanding community volunteering and youth leadership. Discover his inspiring story.
DWP staff to ballot on strike action over pay
The PCS union announces a statutory ballot for DWP members in the new year, escalating a dispute over an 'unacceptable' pay deal and chronic low pay. Read more.
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