Jobseekers have been warned they have four weeks to find work before a major change in benefit rules comes into effect. From today, those who are capable of work will be expected to search more widely for suitable available jobs from the fourth week of their Universal Credit claim, rather than up to three months … Read more
British gardens are set to see flower blooms a month earlier than before according to a new study, as the climate crisis dramatically changes the landscape of our gardens. “The results are truly alarming, because of the ecological risks associated with earlier flowering times,” said Prof Ulf Büntgen, at the University of Cambridge, who led … Read more
James Cleverley: Some people always have problems with bills Government Secretary James Cleverly said some people were still struggling with bills. He told Sky News: “The Chancellor will set out how we are going to support people who are struggling to pay the bills – keeping people employed, making sure their pay packets put money … Read more
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is being scrapped in parts of the UK with 300,000 people to be moved on to a brand new benefit instead. The massive change sees Adult Disability Payment start to be rolled out in Scotland from next month. Over 300,000 people in Scotland on Personal Independence Payment and approximately 40,000 people … Read more
NHS and social care workers will no longer be required to have a Covid-19 vaccine to be able to work after the government announced a huge u-turn on its previous decision The government had previously approved plans that meant NHS staff would need to be vaccinated in order to work and a deadline had been … Read more