Patrick Butler

The earnings limit placed on people who claim government support for taking care of disabled, sick and elderly loved ones will rise by £45 a week, the

A group representing hunters in the Nordic countries says it’s more optimistic than ever that the European Union will lift a longtime ban on trading seal products that deprived Canadian sealers of their primary market.

Rising costs and demand are a huge strain on council budgets and services face ‘intolerable pressures’, says Adass

Charity relaunches advice page recommending volunteering and getting involved in local civic causes during traumatic world events

Charities have warned of “life-changing consequences” for a million vulnerable children and adults as a result of cuts to state-funded disability services driven by tax changes and wage rises announced in the budget.

Groups providing vital services say impact of tax and minimum wage rises will lead to cutbacks

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure "could not provide an explanation for the purchase" of a ferry thruster, according to a report from the province's comptroller general that found "significant procedural deficiencies" regarding procurement and inventory.

More than 250 unpaid carers risk criminal prosecution after falling foul of draconian benefit rules in the past six months, official figures reveal.

Although the carer's allowance scandal caught the public attention in 2024, it has bubbled away under the radar for years, during which the Department

Promises were made to fix the problem over a decade yet nothing changed – meanwhile carers continue to suffer