The European Anti-Fraud Office (Olaf) has launched a formal investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson regarding alleged misconduct during his tenure as European trade commissioner from 2004 to 2008. This follows earlier revelations of email exchanges between Mandelson and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The UK government has rescinded an offer for 1,000 new doctor training posts in England after the British Medical Association (BMA) declined to cancel a six-day strike. The move intensifies the long-running dispute over pay and working conditions for resident doctors.
The government has rescinded an offer for 1,000 additional doctor training posts in England after the British Medical Association (BMA) declined to cancel a forthcoming six-day strike. The move intensifies the ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions for resident doctors.
New reforms to Universal Credit's health element, effective from 6th April, will halve payments for new claimants unable to work due to disability or illness. This change, aimed at saving £1bn by 2030/31, has ignited significant concern among families with disabled children and welfare organisations, who warn of a potential 'cliff edge' for vulnerable households.
