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More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help due to fear of being judged – with many choosing to struggle in silence.
The everyday habits secretly adding £470 to Brits’ energy bills revealed
Brits could be wasting hundreds of pounds a year through simple household habits they barely think twice about – and experts say your “energy personality” could be to blame.
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Plans revealed for 'complete reconfiguration' of Queen's Hospital A&E
Plans have been submitted for the "complete reconfiguration" of Queen's Hospital A&E in Romford, including a new entrance and refurbishment works.
New Dagenham Lidl moves one step closer
Lidl is set to submit a planning application to demolish a Jewsons in Shafter Road, Dagenham and build a new supermarket.
Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary in huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary in a fresh blow to Keir Starmer.
UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m
UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.
Why Barking Riverside overdevelopment is a step too far
Thames View resident Paul Scott warns that increased housing density at Barking Riverside risks overwhelming services, harming safety and ignoring community concerns.
Young leaders go the extra mile for Future Youth Zone
Future Youth Zone chief executive Gershom Clarke hails the courage and commitment of young leaders Olivia, Lilly and Tilly as they take on the gruelling Nuclear Race to raise funds for vital youth support in Barking and Dagenham.
How a Barking marathon run became a shared community effort
Ab Phab volunteer Tiana shares how running a community marathon with friends helped raise more than £2,500, celebrating teamwork, determination and local support.
How the Lords undermined democracy on assisted dying
Paul Kaufman says the blocking of assisted dying bill was an insult to patients, voters and democratic process..
Teenage footballer signs professional contract with Arsenal
Teshaun Murisa, 17, from Barking Riverside, has signed a professional contract with Arsenal Football Club.
Rainham man jailed for 'unprovoked attack' at Barking Tesco store
A Rainham man has been jailed for an "unprovoked" attack in Tesco.
Jess Phillips resigns from Keir Starmer's cabinet after declaring 'Decency is vital'
The senior Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has resigned from Keir Starmer's cabinet.
Chadwell Heath prison officer accused of 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate
A prison officer is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at HMP Belmarsh.
London walk to raise funds for prostate cancer passes famous landmarks
A 'March for Men' to raise money to battle prostate cancer will take walkers past many of London’s riverside landmarks on June 13.
What do we know about Sir Keir Starmer's family wealth? Prime minister under pressure
Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly claimed he was not born into a life of privilege.
East London Labour MPs call for Keir Starmer to step down as PM
MP's Jas Athwal and James Asser have publicly urged Sir Keir Starmer to stand down as prime minister and Labour Party leader.
New DVSA rules for driving test bookings come into force today - see what's changed
New rules around driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect from today (May 12). aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system.
First government minister resigns and calls for Starmer to 'do the right thing'
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the scale of the setback during a speech in central London on Monday, taking responsibility for the party’s performance.