Download IPFS Over a quarter of a million working-age Scots are currently out of the workforce due to long-term illness or disability, underscoring the urgent need for targeted support and practical reforms to tackle rising economic inactivity. Recent figures estimate that 269,000 individuals in Scotland between the ages of 16[Read More…]

Download IPFS A British couple’s once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle journey from the United Kingdom to Australia has turned into a prolonged ordeal after they were arrested in Iran earlier this year. Now, their family is leading a determined campaign to bring them home. Craig and Lindsay Foreman, residents of East Sussex, were[Read More…]

Download IPFS A publicly funded body has warned that museums across Scotland could face closure due to the financial and logistical burdens imposed by new guidance on single-sex facilities. Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) has raised serious concerns about the “time and resources” required to comply with updated directives from the[Read More…]

Download IPFS A growing number of children across Essex are now living without permanent homes, as new data reveals a significant increase in families relying on temporary accommodation. The figures have prompted concern from local charities, who warn that the housing system is under severe pressure and urgently requires reform.[Read More…]

Download IPFS The number of homeless children living in temporary accommodation across Leicestershire has hit alarming levels, reaching a record high in late 2024. While there has been a slight recent dip, the figures remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels and have sparked concern among housing advocates and local authorities[Read More…]

Download IPFS A growing number of newly recognised refugees in Derby are finding themselves homeless, highlighting the strain on local support networks and the urgent need for practical housing solutions. As demand for accommodation surges, community groups are stepping in where public systems fall short. Mohammad, a refugee from Afghanistan,[Read More…]

Download IPFS A father is calling for urgent reform in the way mental health incidents are handled by law enforcement after his son, Kaine Fletcher, died following a police-led welfare check in Nottingham. The 26-year-old was suffering from a psychiatric episode when a situation meant to ensure his safety spiralled[Read More…]

Download IPFS A nursery in Northampton will remain permanently closed following the arrest of a staff member on suspicion of sexual assault. The provider said the decision was made to avoid prolonged uncertainty as authorities continue their investigation. Child First Nursery, located in Moulton, Northampton, was initially suspended by the[Read More…]

Download IPFS The UK Government’s recent decision to impose a citizenship ban on refugees arriving via irregular routes, such as small boats or hidden in lorries, has ignited fierce debate. Campaigners, particularly in Scotland, have condemned the policy, arguing it relegates legally recognised refugees to “second-class” status, living in perpetual[Read More…]

Download IPFS As schools break for the holidays, Britain’s counter-terrorism authorities have sounded an alarm over a potential surge in children being radicalised online. In a coordinated statement, senior officials from the National Crime Agency (NCA), Counter Terrorism Policing, and MI5 urged parents to stay vigilant, warning that young people[Read More…]