The UK government admitted its outsourced civil service pension scheme, run by Capita, failed, leaving thousands, including a 98-year-old and a young widow, in financial hardship. The Cabinet Office plans to bring the scheme back in-house due to "unacceptable" service levels and missed targets.
Steven Crichton, a therapist from Pontypridd, now volunteers at Taff Ely food bank after experiencing hardship himself. His insights help make the service more user-friendly, reducing stigma and offering visitors more autonomy in selecting food.
Italia Conti, a historic stage school founded in 1911, is adapting to modern challenges. Facing financial strain and shifts in the industry, the school has consolidated its operations and is focusing on new skills like commercial dance and aerial circus. It's also launching bursaries for low-income students and prioritizing student mental health and resilience in its updated training methods.
أفادت تقارير بأن 364 ألف طفل في بولندا يعيشون تحت خط الفقر، ويعاني 15.3% منهم من الجوع المتكرر، غالباً بسبب نقص القيمة الغذائية للطعام المقدم لهم وجهل الأسر بأسس التغذية السليمة.
This opinion piece explores how Arsenal's collapse in the Premier League title race and Tottenham's descent toward relegation reflect broader cultural tensions around north London. The author, a north London resident, examines the irony of Arsenal's 'win ugly' approach failing, while Tottenham fans face existential questions about their club's identity. The piece weaves personal observations with fan perspectives to argue these two tortured clubs remain obsessions whether fans or critics wish them well or not.
