Government announces plans to 'get Britain working again'
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Government announces plans to 'get Britain working again'
Areas with the highest rates of unemployment are set to receive additional NHS support as part of the Government's effort to revitalise employment across the UK.
The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, unveils the plans as part of a comprehensive series of reforms aimed at addressing economic inactivity and fulfilling the Government's commitment to help over two million people return to work.
Report by Covellm.
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The NHS is urging friends and family to look out for signs and symptoms of dementia in their loved ones as they meet up over the festive period. Dr Jeremy Isaacs, NHS England's National Clinical Director for Dementia said people can help bring those worries to the attention of a doctor for assessment. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has apologised over the publication of an "inappropriate" and "offensive" poster encouraging the public to quit smoking after backlash from the.. Sky News
Health Secretary Wes Streeting and NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard visit the headquarters of the London Ambulance Service. Mr Streeting insists the government has “hit the ground running” since taking office and “prepared the best we can for this winter” while acknowledging the challenges with flu, Covid and norovirus. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has refused to pay compensation to the millions of women in their 60s who were not properly informed of changes in the state pension age. Work and Pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the "great majority of women knew the state pension age was increasing" and that a state-funded pay-out wouldn't be "fair or value for taxpayers' money'". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Cabinet ministers sidestepped questions from the press as they arrived for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. When asked whether the government planned to cut benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall replied, "we're going to be getting people back to work." During the election, Labour promised to increase the employment rate to 80% from its current level of around 75%, which would mean around two million more people in work. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Competitors at this year's World Darts Championship will secure £1,000 for Prostate Cancer UK each time they score 180. The event at Alexandra Palace is being sponsored by Paddy Power, who have pledged to donate to the cancer charity each time the players score big.
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The National Trust has issued a warning on the variability in the UK's weather caused by climate change which is impacting wildlife and threatening species.
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A retail expert says Boxing Day spending is forecasted to be up 3.2% higher this year compared to last year. As shoppers make the most of Boxing Day sales in Oxford Street, London, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt adds, "online retail has its place, but nothing beats actually being here in the West End on a day like today". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
High streets across the UK and digital retailers are experiencing one of their busiest days of the year, as shoppers make the most of winter sales on Boxing Day. Shoppers are predicted to spend £236 each on average in the sales this year, with the majority of purchases made online. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Police attend a scene in Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London after a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following reports pedestrians were hit by a car. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Employment minister Alison McGovern has said that the government is announcing the "biggest change to employment help in a generation." Areas with the highest rates of unemployment are set to receive..
In another shocking U.S. foreign policy reversal, the Biden-Harris Administration just authorized sending land mines to Ukraine to be used in Russia. The Sekulow team discusses the worsening conflict..
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced additional funding to the police force, as she set out plans to overhaul the work of forces in England and Wales. In a speech on Tuesday, Ms Cooper said..
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