Birmingham pensioner, 92, accused of care home child abuse

Malcolm Phillips, 92, is accused of using his role as a care home manager to sexually abuse vulnerable children over nearly 20 years. His assistant, Linda Brunning, 66, is also on trial. Read the latest from Bradford Crown Court.

PIP payment rise confirmed for April 2026

Personal Independence Payment rates will rise in April, giving claimants up to £372 extra per year. Get the full details on the new benefit rates and what it means for you.

Snow bomb to hit 17 UK counties next week

A major snowstorm is forecast to sweep across the UK from January 26, bringing heavy snow to 17 counties from Bedfordshire to Scotland. Temperatures could plummet to -4°C.

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