USPCA expands pet food parcels with £20k lottery grant
The USPCA has secured a £20,000 National Lottery grant to expand its vital Pet Parcel Scheme, delivering nearly 8,000 parcels annually to keep pets with owners facing poverty.
The USPCA has secured a £20,000 National Lottery grant to expand its vital Pet Parcel Scheme, delivering nearly 8,000 parcels annually to keep pets with owners facing poverty.
Meteorologist John Griffiths reveals 2026 will be a peak year for the Aurora Borealis. Discover the best places in the UK and Europe to witness the dazzling natural light show.
The UK government has published a new strategy to tackle child poverty, focusing on parental employment and early years support. Discover the key policies and expert reactions.
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts warn far more action is needed to truly tackle the UK's deep-seated child poverty crisis. Read the analysis.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a moral and economic case for tackling child poverty, with a key £3bn move to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The strategy aims to help 550,000 children by 2030.
Labour's new child poverty strategy aims to lift 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
New research reveals millions are seeking help from churches for food, heating, and debt this Christmas. Discover how communities are responding and where to find support.
Two people have died after a collision between a Bus Éireann coach and a car on the Derrylin Road near Enniskillen. Emergency services responded to the scene. Read the latest updates.
Cook County in Illinois has unanimously approved a permanent guaranteed basic income programme, providing $500 monthly payments to thousands of low-income residents following a successful pilot scheme.
Police figures reveal race hate incidents in Northern Ireland have surged to the third highest level on record, with a sharp increase linked to anti-immigration riots. Urgent calls for a new anti-racism strategy follow.
Ireland announces stricter immigration measures to curb population growth, including higher income thresholds and longer citizenship waiting periods. Discover the full details of the new policy.
Leading journalists Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride warn political establishments are unprepared for a potential Irish unity referendum, urging serious debate to prevent another Brexit-style crisis.
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their opponents in the crucial World Cup 2026 play-off draw. Find out the paths to qualification.
Craig Bellamy's Wales will host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a crucial World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final this March. Discover the path to the finals.
Wales, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland discover their opponents in the crucial European play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup. Follow the path to North America.
Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover their World Cup 2026 play-off opponents. Follow the draw live and see the path to North America.
Your complete guide to watching the World Cup 2026 play-off draw live. Discover the teams, pots, and how the Republic of Ireland, Wales, and Northern Ireland's paths will be decided.
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their opponents in the crucial World Cup 2026 play-off draw. Follow the path to USA, Canada, and Mexico.
US Ambassador Warren Stephens warns that delays to the Dalradian gold mine project are damaging Northern Ireland's reputation and preventing major investment and job creation.
Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover their World Cup 2026 play-off paths. The draw sets the stage for March's high-stakes knockout matches.
Sixteen European nations, including the Home Nations and Italy, discover their World Cup play-off fate this Thursday. Find out who they will face in the high-stakes knockout matches.
Discover how a cruise offers the ultimate Northern Lights experience. Explore 2026 sailings to Norway, Iceland & Greenland with expert guides and dark skies for optimal viewing.
Exclusive analysis reveals how redirecting gambling levy funds could transform lives amid Britain's growing poverty crisis, as benefit caps push families to breaking point.
Justice Minister Naomi Long demands immediate safety assessment after court security officers fail to restrain violent individual at Lisburn courthouse, raising serious concerns about public protection.
Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers powerful testimony about childhood deprivation in Britain, challenging the government's record on poverty during debate on Dame Louise Casey's landmark report.
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Labour government is resisting immediate welfare reforms that could lift nearly half a million children from poverty, opting instead for a cautious economic approach.
UK food banks face unprecedented strain as vital government food assistance programmes expire, leaving vulnerable families struggling to afford basic essentials amid rising food costs.
Exclusive investigation reveals covert listening devices found throughout Stormont Estate, raising serious questions about security and privacy in Northern Ireland's democratic heart.
Irish Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman was refused accommodation at a Belfast hotel, prompting serious concerns from Dublin about political motivations behind the incident.