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Universal Credit causing major hardship, says report
More people are worse off under Universal Credit, according to a report published by a cross-party committee of MPs. Following evidence given by organisations including Mind and anti-poverty charity The Trussell Trust, the Public Accounts Committee has published their latest report which adds to the growing concern surrounding Universal Credit. Responding to the report, Director of External Relations at Mind, Sophie Corlett said:“Today’s hard-hitting report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) adds to mounting concerns about Universal Credit. The damning...
Fragile seashores were “cradle of evolution” for first fish
Fish originated in shallow ocean waters - such as lagoons - some 480 to 360 million years ago before diversifying
Six different types of tiger surviving in the wild – but three have already been wiped out
Efforts to save the tiger from extinction have been boosted after ecologists concluded that there are SIX different types of the big cat still surviving in the wild
Tiny songbird with an unusually long bill discovered on remote island
The striking brown and yellow bird is just four inches long including a half an inch beak and tips the scales at a quarter of an ounce - less than two teaspoons of sugar
If you live in deprived area you are twice as likely to die young, here’s why
The study reveals that half of all premature deaths in the UK are linked to risk factors such as smoking, diet, alcohol and drug use, obesity and high blood pressure
Climate campaigners who scaled Canadian High Commission in London walk free
The campaigners - along with 26 others - blocked the entrance to the Commission in Trafalgar Square on the day Canadian Prime Minister Mr Trudeau was visiting
Charity to feed over 60,000 Londoners in poverty after £80k cash boost
City Bridge Trust will help City Harvest feed over 60,000 Londoners in poverty after awarding the charity £79,800 to run a food storage warehouse in Ealing. City Harvest will use the money to pay for a manager to run the London site which will deliver enough food to make more than three million meals a year. The charity distributes fresh, nutritious food to Londoners in poverty seven days a week in 23 out of 32 the capital’s boroughs. City Harvest has grown significantly...
Elephants ‘have mathematical skills that rival those of humans’
Their ability to count is closer to our own than any other animal - adding to their reputation as one of the world's smartest species
Selfie crazed tourists are increasing dolphins’ risk of being killed
Chronic exposure to boats, kayaks and swimmers is changing their behaviour - leaving them vulnerable to predators.