DWP Warned Over Three 'Troubling' State Pension Changes
The Tony Blair Institute proposes scrapping Triple Lock, Pension Credit, and state pension age, sparking warnings from experts over privacy and complexity.
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Plastic Found in GoodLife Spicy Bean Burgers Sold at UK Supermarkets
GoodLife Spicy Bean Burgers recalled from Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, and Ocado due to possible plastic contamination. Batch codes L6030 and L6031 affected.
Family Plea for Answers After Shrewsbury Man Missing Five Months
Montgomery Lewis, known as Monty, vanished from his Shrewsbury home on December 8. Police and family appeal for public help to locate him.
Student loses uni place after cocaine dealing at Rock City
A 20-year-old former pharmacology student at the University of Nottingham lost his place after being caught dealing cocaine at Rock City nightclub. He received a suspended prison sentence.
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TBI Plan to Replace State Pension Called Dystopian
The Tony Blair Institute proposes replacing the UK state pension with a Lifespan Fund, sparking concerns from experts who label the plan 'dystopian' and warn of potential gaming.
Boy, 15, still feels bullet after mistaken identity shooting
A 15-year-old schoolboy was shot in the back by mistake in a Birmingham park. The bullet remains inside him, causing pain and trauma. Three men have pleaded guilty.
3M Households Skipping Meals Amid Cost of Living Crisis
New Which? research reveals three million UK households are skipping meals and cutting social visits as cost of living pressures hit record lows in consumer confidence.
Scots Mum Kills Baby After Gender Reveal Rage
Nicole Blain, 30, was convicted of murdering her 19-day-old daughter Thea Jane Wilson after a gender reveal party rage. The baby suffered injuries akin to a car crash victim.
Birmingham Worst for Organised Crime 'Dodgy Shops' in UK
Birmingham is the worst area in Britain for shops acting as fronts for organised crime, with 81 references in a new Trading Standards report warning of a national threat.
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Tamworth shop stays closed for months after illegal tobacco sales
Market Convenience Store in Tamworth remains shut after illegal tobacco discovery. Closure extended three more months as investigations continue into illicit sales.
Teacher loses job and attempts suicide after sex video blackmail
A Derby teacher was blackmailed after sending a sexual video to a fake female profile. The video was shared with students, leading to his dismissal and a suicide attempt.
Missing Teen Joseph Porch Found Dead in River Tees
The body of missing 19-year-old Joseph Porch has been discovered in the River Tees, with his family expressing devastation and paying tribute to their 'beautiful son'.
Birmingham man jailed for most sustained attack ever
Razvan Mut, 35, sentenced to 12 years for a 13-minute attack on Stephen Watts, 65, involving 67 blows with a chair leg, stabbing, punching, and kicking in Handsworth.
DWP Urged to Halt Benefits for Four Groups
The Tony Blair Institute calls for stopping Universal Credit, PIP, and ESA for mild depression, anxiety, stress disorders, ADHD, and back pain. Critics including Mind and Mencap condemn the proposal.
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Why Exhausted Brits Are Suffering from Vulnerability
Roshan Doug explores how potholes, GP access, and small-boat crossings create a quiet sense of vulnerability in Britain, eroding public confidence before council elections.
DWP told to end benefits for mild anxiety and depression
The DWP is urged to end benefits for mild anxiety and depression to save billions, but charities warn it could worsen poverty and ignore real needs.
Birmingham Man Who Killed Friend Over £40 Dies in Prison
Andrew Behan, 41, who killed his friend Francis Leitner over £40 at an HMO in Aston, has died in prison. He was jailed for six years and seven months.
DWP Urged to End Cash Benefits for Three Common Conditions
Sir Tony Blair's think tank calls for an emergency handbrake on benefits for anxiety, depression, and ADHD, urging the DWP to require medical evidence for claims.
Motorhome Drinkers Risk Ban Over Common Misconception
Drinking in a motorhome could lead to a driving ban even if parked, as being 'in charge' while over the limit is an offence. Experts advise removing keys and leaving the vehicle.
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Grandad Punched to Death Near Pub After Helping Attacker
A 66-year-old grandad was allegedly punched to death near a Midlands pub by a man he helped to his feet after a fight, a murder trial has heard.
British Woman Vanishes During Morocco Trip
Rachel Kerr, 31, has not contacted family since checking out of her hotel in Agadir, Morocco, on April 25. Her cousin pleads for information.
Boy, 14, Killed by Speedboat While Snorkelling
Edward Jarman, 14, died after being struck by a speedboat's propellers while snorkelling in Mo'orea Bay, Tahiti. An inquest heard conflicting evidence on speed and alcohol.
Killer Stabs Friend 11 Times, Jailed for Life
Thomas Turner murdered Mandy Riley in her Derbyshire home, stabbing her 11 times before stealing cash from her handbag. He was jailed for life with a minimum of 28 years.
UK Tourists Face £100 Holiday Charge This May
UK tourists risk £100 extra costs this May due to post-Brexit roaming charges. Experts advise checking mobile plans to avoid surprise bills.
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Eight West Midlands Murders May Never Be Solved
Eight murder cases in the West Midlands remain unsolved, with suspects evading justice for decades, leaving victims' families without closure.
Vinted Warns: Selling Knives or Fakes Could Get Account Banned
Vinted has banned the sale of sharp knives and counterfeit items, warning users that selling these items could lead to an immediate account ban. The policy update aims to enhance platform safety.
Man accused of flight sexual assault requests Airbnb bail
Sudhir Kumar Chauhan, accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a Scoot flight from Singapore to Perth, requested bail to stay at an Airbnb, but was refused by the court.
Birmingham Mum Brain-Damaged After Husband's Attack
A Birmingham mother-of-four remains in a coma with permanent brain damage after her husband allegedly stabbed her in the head. He denies attempted murder.
Wolverhampton House Fire Boys Named as Probe Continues
Police named J'Saun, 3, and Xaliq, 1, who died in a Wolverhampton house fire. A woman arrested on suspicion of causing their deaths has been released on bail.
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Four Women Shot in Athens; Police Hunt Elderly Gunman
An 89-year-old suspect shot four women and a man in two locations in Kerameikos, Greece. Police are searching for the gunman, who fled after leaving letters at the scene.
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