Midland City Considers Balaclava Ban Amid Surge in Masked Youths on E-Bikes Saturday, June 13, 2026 balaclava nottingam e-bikes antisocial crime pspo facecoverings youth safety council A Midland city is contemplating a ban on balaclavas as part of a wider effort to curb antisocial behaviour involving masked youths riding e-bikes and e-scooters across its streets. Nottingham City Council is consulting on a … Read More
M&S Expands London Presence with Four New Stores and Six Refurbishments in 2026 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 m&s london expansion stores foodhalls refurbishment retail training youth groceries Marks & Spencer (M&S) is set to enhance its footprint across London with the opening of four new stores and significant refurbishments at six existing locations as part of its expansion strategy in 2026. This … Read More
DWP Urged to Cut Benefits for Minor Mental Health Conditions Amid Rising PIP Claims Tuesday, June 9, 2026 pip benefits mentalhealth apprenticeships dwp welfare youth autism adhd unemployment Labour is facing increasing pressure to reform the benefits system by restricting payments for minor mental health conditions and boosting apprenticeships to address a growing crisis. Data reveals that the number of 16 to … Read More
Handsworth Youth Club Transforming Lives Through Community Support Tuesday, June 9, 2026 handsworth youth community youthclub theoliveconnect empowerment support mentorship development sportscenter sport In the heart of Handsworth, a group of five dedicated women have established The Olive Connect, a youth club that is creating a powerful impact on the lives of young people in the community. Situated at the Laurel Road … Read More
Birmingham’s Children Call for Social Media Reform: “Ban the Companies, Not Us” Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham socialmedia children regulation bullying addiction government onlinesafety youth education Students from Birmingham schools have delivered a compelling message directly to Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the Government’s proposed social media ban for under-16s. Their resounding plea: hold social media … Read More
DWP Urged to Reintroduce Saturday Jobs to Tackle Youth Benefits Crisis Sunday, May 31, 2026 dwp benefits youth employment welfare jobs saturday unemployment skills reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces renewed pressure to introduce a Saturday job scheme to alleviate the growing benefits crisis among young people. Former Labour minister Alan Milburn described it as “shameful” … Read More