Welfare

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 mp rebellion disability pip welfare cuts government northsomerset labour benefits

Sadik Al-Hassan, the first-ever Labour MP for North Somerset, has taken a bold stand against his own government by opposing proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). As a father of a disabled son, Mr. Al-Hassan … Read More

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 welfare pip labour dwp benefits cuts poverty disability government policy

Over 100 Labour MPs are gearing up to oppose the Government’s proposed cuts to welfare payments, specifically targeting Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the need for a … Read More

Sunday, May 25, 2025 animalcruelty dogrescue neglect rusty police rspca malnourishment welfare calne prosecution

A dog named Rusty, found living in appalling conditions during a police raid in Calne, has made a remarkable recovery and been successfully rehomed nearly a year after his rescue. In May 2024, officers responded to a property … Read More

Thursday, May 1, 2025 urgent search missing 12-year-old girl black handbag police concern welfare katy

Authorities have launched an urgent search for 12-year-old Katy, who was last seen carrying a black handbag. The police are deeply worried about her safety and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Sunday, April 6, 2025 m5 closure delays incident police somerset traffic welfare emergency services motorway

An incident on the M5 motorway in Somerset, which led to the closure of the road in both directions, has been resolved safely by police. Emergency services were called to attend to reports of a concern for welfare between … Read More

Sunday, April 6, 2025 m5 traffic motorway closure welfare concerns emergency queues delays commuters

The M5 motorway has been temporarily closed in both directions due to concerns for the welfare of an individual. Emergency services have stopped traffic, leading to huge queues and long delays for commuters. The closure is …