DWP urged to close ‘widening’ gap between new and basic state pensions
[ad_1] Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan calls for a universal system of retirement income and equal uprating for all pensions to address the widening gap between New and Basic State Pension rates Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer 21:00, 13 Feb 2026 The annual uprating will see those on the full New State Pension receive £241.30 […]
Team GB FINALLY win first medal at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as Matt Weston claims skeleton gold after days of heartbreak and near misses
[ad_1] Matt Weston dominated the rest of the field to win a superb skeleton gold at the Winter Olympics to end Team GB’s long wait for a medal in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Weston converted his overnight lead into glory at the Cortina Sliding Centre, beating his rivals by the second biggest margin at an […]
Doctor Shares How The Endless UK Rain Is Impacting Mental Health
[ad_1] Not to be the most typical Brit possible but, can you believe the weather we’ve been having? Even by British weather standards, it is absolutely bloody miserable out there and I don’t think I can possibly stomach another day of rain. Cold weather is my favourite, but rain? All the time? Come on, man. […]
Trump team has spent millions to send migrants to third nations: report
[ad_1] Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women […]
Pinterest stock sinks nearly 17% as tariffs hit earnings. Here’s what’s happening
[ad_1] Pinterest shares closed nearly 17% lower on Friday, after the company cited tariff-related shocks in disappointing fourth-quarter earnings. The social media company’s Q4 earnings came in below analysts’ expectations, with revenue of $1.32 billion compared with LSEG consensus estimates of $1.33 billion. Net income for the quarter plunged 85% to $277 million from $1.85 […]
Evergreen shooter shot up equipment, was patient at primary care office, sheriff’s office says
[ad_1] A 62-year-old man who opened fire inside a primary care doctor’s office in Evergreen on Thursday night before taking his own life was previously a patient at the facility, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Investigators identified Lance Black, an Evergreen resident, as the person who fired a shotgun 19 times inside the […]
Quebec political, business leaders tout Montreal as ideal to host NATO defence bank – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 13, 2026 1:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government joined Montreal’s business and political leaders to bolster the city’s candidacy to become the global headquarters for the proposed international Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). Premier François Legault […]
New Brunswick inmate escapes jail by ‘jumping the fence,’ emergency alert issued – New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Alert Ready alert has been issued for New Brunswick warning people not to pick up hitchhikers and to be alert after an inmate escaped from the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre by “jumping the fence.” RCMP said Todd John Lewis, 35, escaped from the Shediac, N.B., […]
Melting snow and mild temperatures could increase flooding risk in parts of Grand River watershed | CBC News
[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. People who live in areas prone to flooding are being warned to take precautions as milder temperatures are expected in […]
First Nation buys $8M generator system after wildfire evacuations, says province ignoring pleas for help | CBC News
[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A northwestern Manitoba First Nation says it’s been forced to arrange private financing and buy an $8-million emergency backup generator […]