Flawed EU Settlement Scheme Could Create Illegal Migrants – High Court
The UK scheme to settle millions of EU citizens risks creating illegal migrants overnight and is unlawful, the High Court has ruled. In a highly critical judgment, the court said the scheme breached the UK’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. The watchdog for EU citizens’ rights argued the scheme could strip people of rights if they don’t... Read More
One Million Energy Vouchers Unclaimed In Cold Snap
More than one million households with pre-payment meters did not redeem their monthly energy support vouchers during the cold weather snap in December. Firms, where prepayment customers can cash vouchers, said postal strikes may have delayed some voucher deliveries. The Energy Support Scheme provides £400 to all households in Britain and those on pre-payment meters... Read More
King’s Birthday Parade Plans Announced By Palace – Trooping The Colour
The King will ride on horseback, alongside the Prince of Wales, in his first King’s Birthday Parade as monarch on 17 June, Buckingham Palace has said. Their wives, Camilla, the Queen Consort, and the Princess of Wales will watch the ceremony, known as Trooping the Colour, from carriages. The annual display of military pomp and... Read More
Rishi Sunak Refusing To Budge On Pay As Strike Action Escalates
Rishi Sunak has insisted he will not back down against striking workers, as nurses walked out in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales for a second day. Nurses’ union boss Pat Cullen has urged the prime minister to resolve the crisis before Christmas. But there is no sign of a breakthrough between the sides. Speaking to... Read More
Ambulance Strike Causing Deep Worry – NHS Bosses
Health bosses have warned they cannot guarantee patient safety during strikes by thousands of ambulance workers in England and Wales on Wednesday. But NHS England says emergency care will continue to be provided. Ambulance response times are already twice as long as two years ago and there is huge pressure on A&Es. People are being... Read More
Migrants Detained Illegally – Official Email Claims
Hundreds of migrants were illegally detained at immigration removal centres, according to Home Office emails obtained by BBC News. The detention centres were used to hold about 450 people – described in one email as “overflow” from the migrant processing facility at Manston. The email said their detention was “no longer legal,” adding: “We need... Read More
Low-Deposit Mortgage Scheme Extended For A Year
A mortgage guarantee scheme to help people get on the property ladder is to be extended by a year. The government said the program, which was due to close at the end of December, would help buyers “navigate difficult times”. It was originally designed to encourage lenders to give home loans to people offering a... Read More
Nurses To Strike As Ambulance Crews Plan Walkouts
About 10,000 NHS nurses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are to strike for the second time in less than a week in protest over their pay. Wednesday will see ambulance staff in England and Wales walk out too unless a meeting later with the health secretary can avert it. Steve Barclay has invited three... Read More
First Pictures Of King Charles Banknotes Revealed
The new look of banknotes featuring the image of King Charles has been unveiled by the Bank of England. The portrait will be the only change to existing designs of £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes and will start to enter circulation in mid-2024. New notes will feature the King’s portrait on the front and... Read More
Product Engineer – Basingstoke, Hampshire
Product Engineer – Basingstoke, Hampshire Sovereign’s ambitious Corporate Plan identifies the important role that data, digital, and technology play in our future success. Sovereign’s CIO function will enable us to leverage the investments we have already made and embrace new technology frontiers to create a modern, digitally connected business. We have a fantastic opportunity for... Read More