Greater Anglia has introduced ‘Offer Me A Seat’ badges after the concept got thousands of comments of support on social media, and Twitter and Facebook users gave their opinions and comments leading to the idea of three badges, now accessible to those who may require a seat, but may not feel confident enough to ask.Continue reading “Hidden Disabilities”
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Nasty Surprises
More money for schools, the NHS and Universal Credit were among the eye-catching announcements in Philip Hammond’s budget speech, but as always, the devil’s in the detail. Once you get past the poor jokes, the glistening knickknacks and the claims that austerity is over, all that’s left is the small print, and guess what? SomeContinue reading “Nasty Surprises”
Little Extras
Philip Hammond’s at it again with his derogatory remarks as he declared that there was going to be a £400 million gift to schools as if schools weren’t insulted enough by the Tories cuts, but now the Chancellor is telling schools they can buy a little extra with the Budget cash, while still starving themContinue reading “Little Extras”
Bah Humbug: No Christmas Lights
CHRISTMAS spirit has run dry at Basildon Council this year as authorities have controversially chosen not to host a big lights switch on event in Basildon Town Centre, and the fireworks have been eliminated for health and safety purposes. It would appear the whole of Basildon has shrivelled up and has been doing so forContinue reading “Bah Humbug: No Christmas Lights”
Penalised For Being Ill
A man that was diagnosed with a brain tumour diagnosis had to give up his bar job in London and move back to his parents home in Inverness as he battled cancer, but not only that, because he had to give up his job, he was forced to apply for Universal Credit where he wasContinue reading “Penalised For Being Ill”
The Biggest Impact
Despite Universal Credit’s botched rollout reportedly being dallied, thousands were put on the new benefits system, and when the Tories first introduced Universal Credit in 2013, it was designed to replace six legacy benefits, including unemployment benefit, tax credits and housing benefit. It was supposed to be executed across the United Kingdom by 2017, butContinue reading “The Biggest Impact”
Universal Credit Will Be Replaced
Universal Credit will be replaced under Labour’s wide-ranging benefits review. These remarks were said hours after the Mirror launched a petition to halt Universal Credit’s rollout, which appeared to show John McDonnell’s warning that the Tories flagship benefit has got to go. It is a huge change to the party’s earlier plan to “pause andContinue reading “Universal Credit Will Be Replaced”
The Royal Family Wedding
Today Prince Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank, and as she made her way into St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle today for her wedding, she looked utterly astounding. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all in attendanceContinue reading “The Royal Family Wedding”
Partying MPs Told Off
Partying MPs face stringent new rules about their conduct after cleaners complained of finding used condoms and barf in their Westminster offices, and appalled cleaners are sick of being made to clean up after partying members and staff. Commons authorities are now thinking of introducing a “service agreement” about the proper use of workspaces inContinue reading “Partying MPs Told Off”
Attacked For Being A Labour Supporter
A young mother was beaten up following a Brexit meeting but this mother was assaulted just for supporting Labour. Jade Unal was booted in the head, required stitches and was left with an unsightly bump after thugs ambushed her and her mum in a working men’s club when they’d stopped off for a late nightContinue reading “Attacked For Being A Labour Supporter”