Author: Dave Carter

Recent NHS data reveals that during the last winter period, thousands of patients visited A&E departments across England for minor ailments that could have been effectively managed elsewhere. Health officials have raised concerns about the strain this places on already burdened emergency services. From November through February, over 200,000 attendances were recorded for relatively minor… Continue reading Patients clogging up A&E with hiccups, sore throats and niggles

The Daily Telegraph highlights government plans to significantly broaden the use of facial recognition technology by the police throughout the UK. This initiative is described as a “police plan for face ID in every town.” Labour supports granting police forces access to the nation’s passport database as part of efforts to enhance crime-fighting measures, with… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Face ID in every town' and 'Kate's great herr do'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed her support for an investigation into leaks from the Treasury prior to the Budget announcement, which unsettled both businesses and consumers while influencing market movements. On Wednesday, during a session in the House of Commons, the chief secretary to the Treasury confirmed that an inquiry, led by senior Treasury official… Continue reading Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told

The United Kingdom recently welcomed its first German state visit in nearly three decades, marked by a series of formal events held in Windsor. The occasion featured a state banquet and other ceremonial activities, underscoring the significance of the relationship between the two nations. Upon arrival at Heathrow Airport, the Prince and Princess of Wales… Continue reading Watch: Banquet, royal family and Starmer on first day of German state visit

A consultant in paediatric emergency medicine is currently witnessing what she describes as the most intense flu outbreak in her experience. Official data from Northern Ireland indicates a sharp rise in flu cases among both adults and children, with confirmed infections climbing 77% over the course of a week—from 273 to 484 cases. Young children,… Continue reading Flu: Children hit hardest as cases in Northern Ireland surge

Sir Keir Starmer and his government have faced a challenging few weeks, marked by leadership speculation, a turbulent Budget period, and a series of damaging leaks and policy reversals. The situation has provoked concern among some Scottish Labour MPs, with reports emerging that three of them privately expressed fears about the party suffering a heavy… Continue reading Are Scottish Labour on the brink of Westminster revolt?

The Liberal Democrats have proposed a new initiative called the ‘Farm First’ scheme aimed at training graduates for careers in agriculture. They fear the farming sector is facing a “lost generation” due to a decline in young people entering the industry. This program would be modeled on the Teach First charity, which trains and places… Continue reading Lib Dems call for farming equivalent of Teach First scheme

Around 24,000 homes in Kent and East Sussex are once again facing water supply difficulties, with South East Water (SEW) warning that full restoration of services is not expected before midday on Thursday. The company announced that ongoing water quality problems have caused a return of supply interruptions after a five-day period of instability, prompting… Continue reading Keir Starmer criticises South East Water as 24,000 homes affected

A tragic traffic accident on the A48 in Carmarthenshire resulted in the deaths of two individuals after a four-car collision caused by a 90-year-old driver traveling nearly 450 meters in the wrong direction on a dual carriageway. The incident took place on the eastbound side of the A48 between Cross Hands and Pont Abraham. At… Continue reading Two die in crash after man, 90, goes wrong way down dual carriageway

The government has announced new measures allowing parents to use loyalty points and vouchers to purchase infant formula in supermarkets as part of efforts to make baby milk more affordable. This initiative comes amid a significant rise in the cost of infant formula, where the price for a typical tin now ranges from £12 to… Continue reading Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula milk