Harrow Council paid over £200,000 in damages for pothole and pavement accidents since 2020, with the highest payouts in 2022. Harrow Council Pays Out Over Pothole Accidents Harrow Council paid out over £200,000 since 2020, compensating people for injuries caused by potholes and bad pavements. A Freedom of Information request revealed this information. The highest…
Hull City Council’s stance on Waspi compensation was highlighted in Parliament, questioning government’s position after local vote and ombudsman report. Hull Council Waspi Vote Echoes in Parliament: Compensation Debate Continues Hull City Council feels strongly about the Waspi women’s issue. The council disagrees with the government’s compensation decision, and they brought this up in Parliament.…
Major banks faced technical glitches, leaving customers unable to access accounts and causing payment delays. Affected users may be due compensation. Lloyds, Halifax, Barclays Customers Owed Cash and Apology After Banking Chaos Hey, guess what happened this week? Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland had issues. Their apps and online banking weren’t working right. People…
MSP Whitham praises key workers who helped Ayrshire communities during Storm Éowyn. She highlights support for those affected by power outages. Elena Whitham MSP: Thanks to Ayrshire Key Workers During Storm Éowyn I feel deeply for Calum’s family and friends. New Cumnock residents are also in my thoughts. Many essential workers helped during the big…
Bucks Council has paid £200,000 for injury claims in five years, with 431 claims settled out of over 5,200 received. Injury Claims Cost Bucks Council £200k Over Five Years Bucks: The council has paid out £200,000 for injury claims over five years. They received 5,207 claims but only settled 431 of them. In 2024, compensation…
Bradford Council’s vehicle-related incident costs have risen, totaling over £1.5 million in five years, with significant payouts for damages and injuries. Bradford Council’s Spending on Vehicle-Related Incidents Over Five Years Bradford: The Telegraph & Argus asked Bradford Council about their vehicle incident costs. They wanted to know how much the Council spent from 2020 to…
Elaine Hill, 71, is upset after Suffolk County Council denied her compensation claim for a serious fall in Bury St Edmunds Elaine Hill Criticizes Suffolk County Council Over Fall Compensation Denial Bury St Edmunds: A 71-year-old woman had a serious fall on uneven pavement. Elaine Hill fell on a raised slab on September 10 last…
Northern Ireland consumers may see bills rise by £15 due to compensation claims from Storm Éowyn’s impact NI Consumers Face £15 Extra on Bills Due to Storm Éowyn Compensation Claims Belfast: After Storm Éowyn, people are discussing compensation for those affected. The storm caused significant damage, leaving many without power. This week, Stormont’s leaders pushed…
The Royal Horticultural Society is asking for £6m in compensation after roadworks cut visitor numbers at RHS Garden Wisley. Royal Horticultural Society Seeks £6m Compensation Due to M25 Roadworks Disruption Surrey: The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is asking the government for £6m. This is because major roadworks have cut down visitor numbers at RHS Garden…
Gerry Adams states he will donate any compensation from his case against the UK Government, despite having no personal interest. Gerry Adams Plans to Donate Any Compensation from Ex-Detainee Case Belfast: Gerry Adams is pushing forward with his case against the UK Government. He says he has no personal interest in compensation for himself. Instead,…
Stephen Flynn’s bill for Waspi women passed, but Scottish Labour MPs abstained, sparking criticism. Stephen Flynn Criticizes Scottish Labour for Abstaining on Waspi Compensation Vote Edinburgh: On Tuesday, MPs supported Stephen Flynn’s bill for Waspi women. It passed by 105 votes to 0. The bill requires ministers to act on a report recommending compensation for…
The SNP’s bill for Waspi women compensation raises questions about UK government’s response Will Westminster Compensate Waspi Women After SNP Bill Victory London: On Tuesday, something interesting happened in the Commons. Stephen Flynn, the SNP leader, seemed pretty happy as he walked up to present his Waspi compensation bill. It was a bit surprising he…
Scottish MPs overwhelmingly backed a bill for compensation to women affected by pension age changes Scottish MPs Vote on Waspi Compensation Bill with Strong Support and No Opposition Stephen Flynn introduced a bill in Parliament. It aims to compensate women unaware of pension age changes. The compensation ranges from £1,000 to £2,950. Flynn’s bill passed…
Catch the live debate as MPs discuss compensation for 1950s-born women affected by pension age changes How to Watch MPs Debate Compensation for Waspi Women Today London: So, today’s the day! SNP leader Stephen Flynn is bringing a bill to Westminster. This bill is all about compensating women born in the 1950s who got hit…
Network Rail has paid out a staggering £220 million due to service disruptions, raising concerns about maintenance and safety across Scotland’s railways Network Rail Compensates £220 Million for Service Disruptions in Scotland Scotland: Network Rail has been in the news for shelling out a whopping £220 million in compensation due to service disruptions. That’s a…
A tenant in Westminster is finally compensated after waiting nearly a year for urgent repairs to be completed in his home Tenant Receives Apologies and £5k After Year-Long Wait for Repairs Westminster: A tenant has been through quite a hassle waiting for repairs. He had to deal with exposed electrical wires in his bathroom for…
A couple from Weymouth faced unexpected delays and challenges after their Easyjet flight was canceled, leaving them stranded in Egypt. Easyjet Passengers from Weymouth Stranded After Flight Issues in Egypt Sharm El Sheik: Maureen and Richard Pitman were ready to head home after a lovely two-week holiday. But when they got to the airport, things…
Kayleigh Flanagan, a pregnant hairdresser, received £90,000 after being unfairly demoted to cleaning duties following her pregnancy announcement Pregnant Hairdresser Demoted to Cleaning Wins £90,000 Compensation Thatcham: So, there’s this hairdresser named Kayleigh Flanagan who just won a hefty payout of nearly £90,000. Can you believe it? She was pregnant and got demoted to cleaning…
Angela Madden is calling on Scottish Labour MPs to back compensation for Waspi women ahead of an important Commons vote next week Waspi Chair Urges Scottish Labour MPs to Support Compensation Vote Edinburgh: Angela Madden is really hoping that Scottish Labour MPs will step up and support the Waspi women. She wants them to follow…
Wondering how to get your money back for delayed trains? Here’s a quick guide to claiming refunds during Storm Éowyn How to Claim a Refund for Delayed Trains During Storm Éowyn London: So, Storm Éowyn is causing quite a stir, right? With all the warnings flying around, it’s no surprise that train services are getting…
