LNER is preparing to welcome thousands of customers who are travelling home for Christmas or venturing further afield during the festive period. It is encouraging people to plan ahead and reserve a seat.

The CIPD and the North’s Metro Mayors welcome multi-million pound funding and local powers to reduce joblessness and get more people into work

The past week has seen homes flooded, roads turned into rivers, and winds of up to 82mph recorded across parts of the UK. Storm Bert brought 80% of November’s rainfall and the Met Office is already predicting wetter and windier interludes at the beginning of December, with a risk of snow.

Twelve churches from across Yorkshire are celebrating this month after receiving just under £80,000 from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust, a charity that helps churches in Yorkshire to preserve and repair their buildings through offering grants for repairs and maintenance.

2024’s Cyber Monday sales are projected to reach £10.4 billion—compared to Black Friday’s £8.5 billion—and with 512,000 monthly searches going into December, this year is set to be the biggest yet. But with so many brands offering what seem to be irresistible discounts, it can be easy to get swept up in the Cyber Monday madness and make purchases that might not actually be a bargain.

Hestia is raising awareness about how everyone can take action on gender-based violence, in partnership with its Safe Space partners including Metro Bank. Metro Bank store colleagues have been trained to offer a Safe Space to domestic abuse victims, many of whom are also victims of economic abuse by their partners. The support is available in 49 of the Bank’s stores*.

Cases of influenza and other respiratory conditions such as the common cold often rise in the colder months. The online pharmacy Click Pharmacy has conducted new research using NHS and government sources.

A new report, ‘Towards an end to fuel poverty in Britain’ launched this week and presented at The House of Commons by the British Gas Energy Trust, an independent charity solely funded by British Gas, to industry leaders and politicians, sets out clear recommendations towards eradicating fuel poverty.

On 25 November, the International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women, SIGBI’s members – known as Soroptimists – turned the UK orange as they begin their 16 Days of Activism, concluding only on 10 December, Human Rights Day. As SIGBI’s annual gender-based violence campaign, it aims to prevent domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.

On White Ribbon Day LNER has announced that it has received White Ribbon accreditation. The White Ribbon charity campaigns to prevent violence against women and girls by encouraging active allyship from men and boys. It holds an annual awareness day each November.

Storm Bert has caused significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England

Last Sunday, I had a moment that perfectly captures National Older Workers’ Week. I was at Marks & Spencer to sort out some travel currency. I guessed the experienced woman serving me might be from the 50+ generation – the undervalued group of employees behind this week’s campaign. Pauline said yes, she was 70 years old and her colleague Nicki nearly the same.

This Christmas, the name of your street could be the gift that keeps on giving, with festive street names having a surprising impact on property value. But from Rudolph Street to Tinsel Lane, which festive street names are impacting property value the most?

The Charity Commission has concluded its inquiry into The Captain Tom Foundation.

The winners of the only national awards to celebrate the vital work of councillors across the country were revealed this evening at the 2024 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards. Winners were announced at a ceremony at London’s Guildhall, showcasing the best of local government. Cllr Liam Robinson of Liverpool City Council won Leader of the Year.

56% of working carers are unable to access their right to unpaid Carer’s Leave because of the financial implications of doing so New statistics show the economic value of contributions made by unpaid carers in the UK is now £184.3 billion a year.

latest THINK! campaign warns of the consequences of drinking before driving; new 0% branding launched, as THINK! partners with Heineken and Fuller’s to promote road safety with alcohol-free drinks and merchandise for Christmas; part of the government’s work to shift attitudes around drink-driving and save more young lives

The latest research from over-50s property company, Regency Living, has found that the majority of over-50s homeowners are more likely to downsize their home due to the freeze on inheritance tax brackets announced in the recent Autumn Budget.

65% of UK homeowners are significantly impacted by rising energy costs with 34% dipping into their savings to pay for energy bills. A generation of ‘eco-curious’ consumers are demonstrating a new interest in living more sustainably, yet perceptions of high upfront costs are preventing 57% of people from considering a heat pump. Heat pumps have already cut CO2 emissions by 8 million tonneswith the potential to save households up to 25% on heating costs.

The Prime Minister will use his trip to the G20 in Brazil this week to strengthen ties with the world’s leading economic powers to drive growth and deliver for the British people at home.

Following a Met Office warning of an imminent cold and wintry spell, The AA is warning night-time and early-morning drivers to keep their wits about them as fog becomes likely in some parts of the UK.

Agreed sales and new buyer enquiries see further rise. Overall house price measures continue to rise. Confidence that this trend will continue in the near-term Renters continue to be squeezed with lower supply and rising prices in lettings market.