Individuals who have been significantly affected by vaccinations could be entitled to a one-off tax-free sum. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) explains that £120,000 is available to people ‘severely disabled’ by certain vaccines under a Vaccine Damage Payment scheme. This includes 19 different vaccines, such as COVID-19, mumps, measles, and whooping cough. Legal […]
Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears | Poland
Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has said his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in Europe. He said there was a need for an army of 500,000 soldiers, which would include reservists. “We will try to have a model […]
Rory McIlroy hits ‘worst shot ever’ as golf icon embarrassed at Arnold Palmer invitational | Golf | Sport
Rory McIlroy was left angry and embarrassed after fluffing a shot off the tee at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. The Northern Irishman started his second round at Bay Hill looking to build on his two-under par 70 on the opening day. That left three shots adrift of American leader Wyndham Clark. However, it all went […]
The ‘communist hideout’ seaside town left abandoned but now getting £126m makeover | World | News
A seaside resort built for members of a former Communist country’s armed forces is on the brink of a £126million revamp. Kupari, near Dubrovnik in Croatia was built on the orders of the former Yugoslavia’s leader, Josip Tito. The resort was exclusively for the country’s military, with villas for top brass, six hotels available for […]
Gardeners urged to try expert’s easy hack to get spectacular hydrangeas bloom this spring
With spring on the horizon, gardeners are gearing up to refresh their outdoor spaces, and for hydrangea lovers, one simple trick could ensure breathtaking blooms this season. Gardening expert Louise Findlay-Wilson, founder of Blooming Lucky, has shared a game-changing tip, using fallen leaves as mulch to nourish and protect hydrangeas. Mulching is a gardening technique […]
Trump to lead task force marshaling preparations for 2026 World Cup | World Cup 2026
US president Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe’s premier soccer tournament to North America at a time when his on-again, off-again tariffs have ratcheted up tensions across the continent. “I think it’s going to make it more exciting,” Trump said of playing […]
Sky Sports presenter Emma Saunders reveals brain infection whilst already battling cancer | Football | Sport
Sky Sports presenter Emma Saunders has revealed she is battling a brain infection following her treatment for thyroid cancer. Saunders, who had to take time off work during the early part of the 2024-25 season due to her cancer treatment, shared an update on Instagram: “Hi folks… unfortunately life took a bit of an unexpected […]
Why King Charles won’t strip Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles | Royal | News
King Charles will not strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles for one major reason, according to an expert. The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, were bestowed the titles by the late Queen Elizabeth II at the time of their wedding. Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, now reside in California […]
3 unusual signs that could mean you’re a week from having a stroke
Headaches can be an advanced warning of a stroke (Image: Getty) Every five minutes, someone in the UK has a stroke, but many can be prevented. NHS statistics reveal over 100,000 UK residents suffer from stroke each year, with approximately 38,000 fatalities, making it the nation’s fourth highest cause of death. But, more individuals than […]
Albanese warns against complacency as Cyclone Alfred weakens to tropical low off Queensland coast | Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Australians must not become complacent about the dangers posed by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred after it was downgraded to a tropical low weather system on Saturday morning, the prime minister warned. Tropical Cyclone Alfred was downgraded as it stalled within a few kilometres of the Australian mainland on Saturday morning, but warnings about severe wind and […]