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Disability benefits 'not fit for purpose' and assessments 'dehumanising'
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0100
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0100
Picture of family found dead in home - as father suspected of murder 'on the run'
A man suspected of murdering his family and going on the run has been pictured in a CCTV image - as police also shared a photo of the alleged victims.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0100
A man suspected of murdering his family and going on the run has been pictured in a CCTV image - as police also shared a photo of the alleged victims.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0100
Firefighters tackle major blaze at historic building on Edinburgh's Princes Street
Firefighters have been tackling a major blaze within a historic building on the busy shopping area of Princes Street in Edinburgh.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0100
Firefighters have been tackling a major blaze within a historic building on the busy shopping area of Princes Street in Edinburgh.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0100
Sexually transmitted gut infection a 'distinct public health threat' to UK
Sexually transmitted cases of bacterial gut infection shigella are spreading rapidly, a study has found - with experts warning of a "distinct public health threat".
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:06:00 +0100
Sexually transmitted cases of bacterial gut infection shigella are spreading rapidly, a study has found - with experts warning of a "distinct public health threat".
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:06:00 +0100
Why Met Police officer who shot Chris Kaba is unlikely to face further action
The Metropolitan Police officer who shot Chris Kaba is unlikely to face misconduct proceedings due to new government regulations.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0100
The Metropolitan Police officer who shot Chris Kaba is unlikely to face misconduct proceedings due to new government regulations.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0100
British wildcard in Fery-tale land after straight sets win to reach Wimbledon semis
British wildcard Arthur Fery has beaten Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at Wimbledon.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0100
British wildcard Arthur Fery has beaten Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at Wimbledon.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0100
Extreme UK marine heatwaves could 'reduce water quality and pose health risk to Britons'
Extreme marine heatwaves could reduce the UK's water quality and lead to Britons contracting illnesses, leading experts warned.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0100
Extreme marine heatwaves could reduce the UK's water quality and lead to Britons contracting illnesses, leading experts warned.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0100
Young people 'must be diverted from impulses that led to Southport attack', says inquiry chair
The chairman of the Southport inquiry has said young people "must be diverted from the thoughts and impulses" that motivated killer Axel Rudakubana.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0100
The chairman of the Southport inquiry has said young people "must be diverted from the thoughts and impulses" that motivated killer Axel Rudakubana.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0100
Neo-Nazi who had 'kill list' of customers and colleagues at Tesco jailed
A neo-Nazi who drew up a "kill list" of customers and colleagues at the Tesco store where he worked and planned a mass gun attack has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0100
A neo-Nazi who drew up a "kill list" of customers and colleagues at the Tesco store where he worked and planned a mass gun attack has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0100
Speeding drink-driver jailed for killing teenager who texted 'I may not survive' minutes before crash
A speeding driver who caused the death of a terrified teenager who messaged friends to tell them she "may not survive tonight" while a passenger in his car has been jailed.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0100
A speeding driver who caused the death of a terrified teenager who messaged friends to tell them she "may not survive tonight" while a passenger in his car has been jailed.
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0100