The latest announcements of increases in household expenses have prompted Brits to think of new ways to save money. Alongside fuel costs and rising energy bills, the prices of groceries have risen sharply over the past few months. So BristolLive Reporter Aaliyah Miller decided to visit a wholesale fruit and veg market in the city … Read more
After being called a liar, a south Georgia sheriff offers to pay $500,000 of his own money to anyone that could prove he is not telling the truth about his findings regarding the death of a Black high school athlete nine years ago. The parents of the deceased child have rejected official reports that say … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A major California gas company has been ordered to pay the state nearly $10 million and reimburse customers for money it improperly spent on work related to developing energy-efficient building codes. The penalties faced by Southern California Gas Co. faces were ruled Thursday by the California Public Utilities Commission. The commission, … Read more
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — UN experts say rebel groups in Darfur that signed a peace agreement with the Sudanese government in 2020 continue to operate in Libya and profit from opportunities provided by the civil war and lack of government control in the oil-rich north African nation. In a report to the UN Security Council … Read more
Universal Credit is a benefit given to millions of people, some of whom work, some of whom are unemployed and some of whom cannot work. You get a standard allowance plus extras depending on if you have a disability, health condition or look after a child. For those who work, you may see a reduction … Read more
Hue Jackson is somewhat backtracking on his claim that the Browns offered him money to lose games. Earlier Wednesday, in response to a tweet about Brian Flores’ claims that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered him $100,000 per loss, Jackson tweeted that Browns owner Jimmy Haslam “was happy while we kept losing. When a fan tweeted“Jimmy … Read more
It might be some time before a Universal Credit claimant gets their money after first submitting their request for cash. The process can take five weeks for your initial payment to be released – and in that time officials will examine your case and decide how much to award you in what’s called an ‘assessment … Read more
If you receive the Universal Credit benefit, you may be wondering what might happen when you start or are about to start work. It could be your first job since you applied, and you may worry that your benefit amount will decrease if you start and perform the job. It’s worth keeping track of your … Read more
You may decide to apply for Universal Credit after you have worked but have low income, are unemployed, or because you are unable to work. The amount you receive is determined by an official on behalf of the Department of Works and Pensions and takes into account a medical condition, disability, children you care for … Read more
Those who receive Universal Credit may be in work and combining both the job and the benefit to be able to pay for things. The monthly payment they get may be topped up if they have a health condition, look after children or have another particular circumstance. Read more: Universal Credit: Can I have a … Read more