The ringleader of an extreme body modifications group who was known as the “eunuch maker” claimed £18,500 in disability benefits after willingly having his leg amputated, a court heard. Marius Gustavson, 46,... Read more »
A common cholesterol-lowering drug may improve outcomes for critically ill patients with COVID-19, while high dose vitamin C is ineffective. These are the latest findings to come from the REAMP-CAP study, the... Read more »
Manchester United stars have a new lounge at Old Trafford after manager Erik ten Hag forced the hand of the club’s owners the Glazers to transform the room into a pre-match base... Read more »
I was shocked to learn, via new research from the End Child Poverty Coalition, that in Lewisham and Deptford there are 9,174 children living in poverty, which equals 34.7 per cent of... Read more »
Havering Council has called on the Government to raise housing benefits following an investigation that found 97 per cent of housing in outer east London is unaffordable. An investigation by the Bureau... Read more »
The average gap between housing benefit rates and the actual cost of rents has grown by more than 40 per cent in the last five months, it’s been claimed. Research from the... Read more »
John the Lyon with children in wellington boots. Photo: Tim Koch Grantmaking trust John Lyon’s Charity is providing funding to help children in North and West London to enjoy activities during their... Read more »
It has always been a defining element of political party leadership contests that for success, candidates must appeal to the memberships’ niche interests. With Conservatives, this was generally about low tax. But... Read more »
A south London man on full benefits due to a mobility issue says he is already stockpiling food for winter after not yet receiving his £150 Council Tax Rebate. Mark Parker, 56,... Read more »
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Published: 2:45 PM May 4, 2022 Updated: 2:51 PM May 4, 2022 As some east London tenants face a £200 monthly rent shortfall, landlords have called on the government to raise benefits to... Read more »
