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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new employment scheme aimed at helping military veterans find work after leaving the armed forces. The £2.1m initiative, called ‘Operation Prosper’, will provide support and training to help veterans transition into civilian jobs and build successful careers. The scheme will be run by the Veterans’ Employment Taskforce, a government-led … Read more

In recent years, the UK has been experiencing a growing crisis as extreme rainfall events saturate farms and threaten food production. The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, with heavier and more frequent rainfall leading to waterlogged fields and damaged crops. This has the potential to drive up food prices and disrupt the … Read more

According to a recent poll, Conservative MPs who are at risk of losing their seats in the upcoming election could potentially be saved by confusion over voter ID laws. The poll, conducted by YouGov, found that a significant number of voters were unsure about the new requirements for presenting identification at polling stations, which could … Read more

Scottish Labour general election candidate Wilma Brown has been suspended from the party following allegations of misconduct. The decision comes just weeks before the upcoming general election, in which Brown was set to contest the seat in the North Lanarkshire constituency. The allegations against Brown have not been made public, but a spokesperson for the … Read more

A recent report from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that more than seven million people in the UK are still struggling with bills and credit repayments. This worrying statistic highlights the ongoing financial challenges faced by many individuals, despite the economy starting to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The FCA’s … Read more

William Wragg, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove, has found himself at the center of a scandal that has rocked the Westminster political scene. Wragg, who has been a prominent figure in the Tory party, has resigned from the parliamentary party following allegations of inappropriate behavior. The scandal broke when it was revealed … Read more

A shocking incident in Bradford has left the community reeling, as a young mother was brutally stabbed while pushing her baby in a pram. The incident took place in the Ravenscliffe area of the city, and has sparked a major murder investigation. The victim, who has been identified as 30-year-old Sarah McRae, was rushed to … Read more

Billie Eilish fans, rejoice! The talented singer has just announced the release date for her highly anticipated third album. The announcement came via Eilish’s social media accounts, where she shared a cryptic teaser video that revealed the album’s title, “Happier Than Ever,” along with the release date of July 30th. The news of Eilish’s upcoming … Read more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with plans to invade the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing, despite international calls for restraint and a potential escalation of violence in the region. Netanyahu made the announcement during a press conference in Tel Aviv, where he stated that “there is a date” for … Read more