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Martin Lewis says DWP needs to 'fix' current Universal Credit rules
MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has written to the Department for Work and Pensions raising concerns that Universal Credit rules are excluding millions from switching bank accounts and accessing better deals
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One million young people 'let down' as ex-health secretary warns of 'lost generation'
Former health secretary Alan Milburn launched an investigation after visiting a Peterborough charity, warning of 'uncomfortable truths' about one in eight young people in Britain not in education, employment or training.
DWP will start phasing out two major benefits with end date of April 2026
The DWP has confirmed two legacy benefits will be fully phased out by April 2026, with all claimants required to move to Universal Credit or lose payments
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Disused garages cannot be used to store vehicles, council says
Plans were submitted to bring the garages back into use to store vehicles
New play equipment unveiled at King’s Hedges Pulley Park after arson attack
The park was damaged in an arson attack last year.
Owners of vehicles trapped in fire-hit Addenbrooke’s car park being contacted in stages
Cambridge Independent understands 460 vehicles were inside when fire broke out.
Hindu community lacking temple comes together in campaign for building at new town
The group is outlining its next steps to secure a new temple in Cambridgeshire.
Traffic halted along M11 in Cambridgeshire after crash
Traffic was reported to be queuing along the road
New buses for Cambridgeshire towns in 2026 after services at-risk earlier this year
Some services in two Cambridgeshire towns were at risk of being axed earlier this year
Addenbrooke's Hospital fire: More than 400 vehicles to be retrieved after car park blaze
The car park will remained closed for the 'foreseeable future'
Plans for countryside solar farm blocked for second time over aircraft safety concerns
This is the second time developers have lost an appeal to get planning permission to build the new Haddon Road Solar Park.
'Big lump' care home approved despite objections it is too 'overpowering'
The care home will have 80 bedrooms and is expected to create 90 jobs
Six bedtime habits that could help you fall asleep faster
A sleep expert has shared six simple habits that may help you fall asleep faster and improve the quality of your sleep
Christmas snub was 'last straw' for Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly left 'furious' over an unexpected 'snub' during the late Queen Elizabeth's 2019 Christmas address, as the couple were 'tipped over the edge' by the incident
Fire-damaged Addenbrooke’s Hospital car park to remain closed for ‘foreseeable future’
The hospital trust says it will provide updates as it has them.
Burst pipe leaves Cambridgeshire village with ‘no water’
A burst pipe has left locals with low water pressure or no water
Man dies and two left seriously injured after BMW crashes into ditch
The driver and other passenger in the car were both taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Cambridge vigil held for Prisoners for Palestine hunger strikers
Candles and speeches as prisoners reach critical stage.
Investigation to take place as multiple vehicles hit by fire at Addenbrooke’s Hospital car park in Cambridge
Multi-storey car park one still closed with vehicles stuck inside.
Davina McCall discusses her early cancer diagnosis as she hosts Channel 4’s Cancer Clinic: Live from Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge
King also revealed an update on his cancer treatment before show.