Keir Starmer Faces Unprecedented Challenges as Government Backtracks on Welfare Cuts Wednesday, July 2, 2025 starmer labour welfare politics ukgovernment universalcredit pip polling budget opposition Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is enduring what many political analysts are calling the most difficult start ever for a newly-elected UK Prime Minister. Despite Labour’s commanding majority following the 2024 General … Read More
Live: A46 Closed Amid Welfare Concerns for Woman on Viaduct Wednesday, July 2, 2025 a46 viaduct emergency negotiators welfare vehicle roadclosure safety incident traffic Traffic on the A46 has been temporarily halted following concerns for a woman’s welfare on a viaduct. Emergency services have responded promptly, with trained negotiators currently speaking to her in an attempt to provide …
Man Rescued from Viaduct in Stroud After 12-Hour Negotiation Tuesday, July 1, 2025 stroud viaduct rescue emergency negotiation police safety welfare roadclosure networkrail A man perched on a viaduct in Stroud was safely moved to a secure location following 12 hours of negotiations with emergency responders. The incident began in the early hours of Tuesday, July 1, when police were alerted to a … Read More
Live Updates: Road Closures and Train Disruptions Amid Welfare Concern Tuesday, July 1, 2025 welfare incident roadclosures traindisruption negotiators emergency commuters transport safety response Authorities have implemented road closures and are experiencing train service disruptions due to an ongoing welfare concern incident. Negotiators are actively working on-site to resolve the situation safely. Commuters are …
Wanted Man Found Sleeping in Car at Supermarket, Arrested by Police Saturday, June 28, 2025 stroud police arrest tesco communityengagement warrant court custody policing welfare A man wanted by police for failing to appear in court was unexpectedly found asleep inside a car at a Tesco supermarket in Stroud. Officers from the Stroud Neighbourhood Policing Team made the discovery while stationed at the … Read More
Major Winter Fuel Payment U-Turn: Millions of Pensioners to Receive Up to £300 Monday, June 9, 2025 pensioners winter payments government fuel reversal income reeves poverty welfare The Government has announced a significant policy reversal on winter fuel payments, with over three-quarters of pensioners eligible to receive support this year. Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed that pensioners in England … Read More