Revealed: Pensioners waiting more than 100 days for winter fuel payments

A government strategy to stop violence against women, established following the murders of Sarah Everard and Sabine Nessa, has been deemed ineffective by a watchdog. Despite significant funding, outcomes for victims of violence against women and girls have not improved, with the Home Office failing to lead an effective cross-government response. With VAWG considered a significant and growing problem affecting one in 12 women, the failure to address the causes of violence has led to...

Captain Tom Moore, a decorated veteran of World War II, captured the hearts of the nation at 99 years old by embarking on a mission to raise money for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. His goal was to walk 100 lengths of his garden with a walking frame before his 100th birthday, with the initial target of £1,000 quickly surpassed as his efforts gained global attention. Captain Tom's determination and spirit led him to...

The Security Council convened twice in three days to address the escalating crisis in eastern DRC, where the M23 armed group has seized control of Goma, leading to chaos, death, and displacement. UN agencies and partners on the ground reported the dire situation in the regional capital, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention to address the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis. Full Article

Claire Freemantle, the driver of the four-by-four that crashed into a primary school in Wimbledon, killing two schoolgirls, has been bailed for the second time by the Met Police. The incident occurred during a picnic on the last day of the summer term, resulting in the deaths of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, both 8 years old. After an internal review was launched due to concerns raised by the families of the victims, Freemantle was...

The Turkish Citizenship by Investment program allows foreign investors to obtain citizenship and nationality for their entire family by making a minimum investment of $400,000 in the Turkish economy, without the need for exams or permanent residency. This program offers various benefits, such as visa-free travel to over 120 countries, a 5-year Schengen visa, eligibility for an E-2 business visa for the USA, and the ability to retain dual nationality. The most popular investment option...

Over 40 MPs and peers have expressed concerns about the public health risks posed by the trade in real fur, citing the presence of viruses on Chinese fur farms that could potentially spread to humans. The politicians have warned that fur farm practices, including outbreaks of bird flu on European fur farms, could lead to future pandemics. Despite promises from both the Conservatives and Labour to ban fur imports and sales, little action has been...