Author: Dave Carter

A cross-party group of Members of Parliament has called for immediate tighter regulations on high-risk cosmetic treatments, specifically targeting liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs). According to the Women and Equalities Committee, only medical doctors should be authorized to perform these procedures due to their significant risks. The MPs suggest that this restriction would effectively act… Continue reading Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lifts crackdown, say MPs

Charlotte Joy’s battle with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) began in her early teenage years, when her dissatisfaction with her appearance escalated into an all-consuming struggle. She recalls waking up hours before school just to apply makeup, obsessively removing and reapplying it in a desperate attempt to achieve perfect symmetry. This compulsive behavior eventually led her… Continue reading I used to hate my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it

Reform UK has indicated it would keep the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) intact if it wins the upcoming general election, moving away from earlier hints that the budget watchdog might be abolished. This shift was highlighted in a forthcoming statement by Robert Jenrick, the party’s newly appointed economic spokesman, who emphasized his support for… Continue reading Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog

Parts of eastern Scotland are expected to experience the coldest temperatures early in the morning. While Tuesday brought lows as cold as -7.2°C (19°F) in the Highlands, early Wednesday temperatures could drop even further, reaching approximately -8°C (18°F) to -9°C (16°F). Sub-zero temperatures are also anticipated in several other regions, including central and northern England,… Continue reading UK Weather: Snow and rain warnings issued as cold snap continues

Richard Fisher is an avid beer enthusiast who enjoys brewing his own ale at home and once contemplated purchasing a brewery. He never anticipated that investing £12,000 in Brewdog, a rapidly growing beer company, might lead to significant financial losses. As a former small business adviser from Suffolk, Richard found the prospect of owning a… Continue reading I invested £12,000 in Brewdog – I think I've lost it all

The Conservative Party is demanding that the proposed refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster be halted and reconsidered, amid worries that costs could escalate into the tens of billions of pounds. Plans presented to MPs suggest a complete renovation of the historic parliamentary building could cost nearly £40 billion and span over six decades. The… Continue reading Conservatives call for rethink of Parliament revamp

The UK government has announced a substantial investment of up to £14 billion aimed at transforming Wales’s rail network, a move praised by Sir Keir Starmer as a “long-term” investment that positions Wales advantageously for the future. This financial commitment supports Transport for Wales (TFW) in pursuing a range of rail infrastructure improvements, complementing plans… Continue reading New Welsh stations in £14bn UK government rail funding promise

A school bus crash took place in County Armagh near Belleeks, involving pupils from St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook. The head teacher has confirmed that all children involved are safe and have now been collected by their parents. The incident occurred shortly after 15:30 GMT on the Tullyah Road, located between Newtownhamilton and Camlough,… Continue reading Road closed due to 'significant incident' involving school bus

Essex Police have announced that they are currently reviewing information regarding private flights passing through Stansted Airport in connection with the recently released Epstein files. Although the police are examining these details carefully, sources indicate that this assessment does not automatically imply the start of a formal investigation. A BBC investigation last year uncovered that… Continue reading Police assessing Stansted Airport flights over Epstein ties

Following the release of a large collection of documents by the US Department of Justice concerning Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, new claims have emerged regarding the nature of his connection with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the King’s brother. These revelations have drawn increased attention and scrutiny. In addition to the allegations themselves, there has been… Continue reading Ros Atkins on…unanswered Andrew questions