‘There is real danger’: landline phone users voice fears over digital switchover Rural dwellers reveal failings in backup plans, as campaigners call for deadline to be extended from 2027 to 2030 The Guardian - UK · May 2
NHS data reveals A&E ‘Uber ambulance crisis’ in England, say Lib Dems Party says figures highlight growing loss of faith in ability of services to be there for people when needed The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Forcing rich pensioners to pay back winter fuel allowance would be tax ‘nightmare’, Reeves warned Chancellor expected to reinstate universal winter fuel payments - but claw grants back from some through higher taxes The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
Tens of thousands sign petition urging Chancellor to 'protect older people' in Budget MORE than 60,000 people have now signed a petition calling on the Chancellor to “protect older people” in the upcoming Budget... The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2024
Rachel Reeves Exposed For Using Taxpayer Funds To Pay Bills After Stripping Pensioners Of Winter Fuel Payments Rachel Reeves is facing backlash for using taxpayer funds to pay her energy bills while cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and public outrage. International Business Times UK · Aug 19, 2024
The TV licence fee scandal: why are 1,000 people a week being casually criminalised? Each year, tens of thousands of UK citizens are charged with non-payment of their TV licence fee – from the man who missed payments while in hospital, to a woman with a brain injury who forgot to pay The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024
As UK landlines go digital, fears grow for vulnerable people whose home phone is a lifeline Campaigners say BT’s switch to Digital Voice is too fast and will leave many unable to make calls in an emergency The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023
Angry viewers challenge 'flippant' BBC boss over £159 cost of licence fee BBC director general Tim Davie has been accused of disrespecting licence fee payers after he said it was 'truly amazing' the broadcaster is 'pulling off' the charge Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023
Jets CB Played Against Ravens Minutes After Learning Father Died D.J. Reed played Sunday's game with a heavy heart. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12, 2022
Pensioners launch 'guaranteed' £200 a week petition amid cost of living crisis A petition, which has been signed by almost 14,000 people, is calling for a guaranteed minimum £200-a-week payout. The demand comes amid rising bills due to the soaring cost of living. Edinburgh Live · Aug 11, 2022
NHS patients will be offered 'virtual' hospital appointments in bid to clear backlogs Record waits to be seen in person will start to see patients offered a remote appointment at another hospital many miles away instead - but campaigners are warning against the move Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022
New State Pension petition calling for £200 minimum weekly payment for all awaits official response The petition proposes disregarding the National Insurance Contributions record which determines the level of State Pension awarded. Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022
New petition calls for State Pension minimum payment of £200 each week for everyone over retirement age The petition proposes disregarding National Insurance Contributions record which determines the level of State Pension award. Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022