Meet the woman who fled East Africa then became homeless & is now a beauty therapist

Hana is from East Africa, where she grew up, studied art, worked and started a family. But, just over a year ago Hana had to flee her home country for the safety of herself and her son. She found herself homeless in London and unable to get a job. Now, thanks to donations from the public, Hana has enrolled on a beauty therapy course and will be able to pursue her dream career in the beauty and fashion industry. Hana’s...

PM criticised for “desperate gesture” on eve of NHS 70th birthday

Just like the NHS pay deal, a closer look at figures shows this 'late night petrol station guilt gift' is more sleight of hand from the PM after years of neglect, says union. GMB, the union for NHS staff, has criticised the PM for yet more health service sleight of hand. Theresa May unveiled an extra £20bn in funding for the NHS in a speech today But the Tories’ unfunded commitment works out as just 3.4% a year - after...

Increase in “paupers funerals” with some local authorities preventing family from attending

A shocking investigation by ITV news has found a seventy per cent rise in “paupers funerals,” over the last three years. If that wasn’t shocking enough some of the councils do not allow family and friends to attend the funeral. Others won't let the bereaved have ashes or even choose words and music. Their investigation found: 300 councils across the UK responded to a freedom of information request Their responses revealed a 70% increase in paupers' funerals over the last...

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