Author: Dave Carter

StubHub UK, a ticket resale platform, has been mandated to issue refunds to over 50,000 customers and pay a fine totaling £900,000. This action follows findings that the company failed to display the full ticket price upfront during purchases, an issue uncovered by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). On average, each affected customer will… Continue reading Ticket reseller StubHub to refund customers for not showing buyers full prices

Parents in Northern Ireland who experience the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy can now apply for a certificate that formally acknowledges their loss. This initiative, known as the Baby Loss Certificate scheme, was launched on Monday and marks a significant step toward recognizing early pregnancy losses, which had previously received no… Continue reading Baby loss certificates introduced in Northern Ireland

The parents of a teenager fatally stabbed in 2020 have expressed deep frustration upon learning that their son’s convicted killer has been posting content on social media from prison. Joshua Hall was just 17 years old when he was murdered in Cam, near Dursley. The individual responsible, who was 15 at the time, received a… Continue reading Joshua Hall parents’ fury as son’s killer posts online from jail

Nicola Benedetti, the Grammy-winning violinist and current director of the Edinburgh International Festival, has introduced a new “phone free” policy for this year’s festival. This decision, she explains, responds directly to the wishes of both artists and audiences who expressed concerns about mobile phone use during live performances. Benedetti emphasizes the uniqueness of live events… Continue reading Edinburgh International Festival will be phone-free, says Nicola Benedetti

Two prominent Labour MPs are reportedly contemplating leadership bids to ensure there is a formal contest before Andy Burnham potentially becomes prime minister unopposed. Among those considering a run is former defence minister Al Carns, while Darren Jones, Sir Keir Starmer’s Chief Secretary, has also not dismissed the possibility of standing, according to BBC News… Continue reading Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham 'coronation'

Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), is scheduled to be sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday following his admission to embezzling over £400,000 from the party. The 61-year-old, who is also the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, acknowledged that he used the misappropriated funds to purchase… Continue reading Peter Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling SNP funds

A man in Cardiff took matters into his own hands after repeatedly witnessing rubbish being fly-tipped at the block of flats he manages. Dean Gauci, frustrated by the ongoing illegal dumping, used CCTV footage to identify the culprit responsible for leaving seven bags of household waste outside the property. After carefully reviewing hours of recordings,… Continue reading Man returns Cardiff fly-tipper's rubbish after sifting through CCTV

A video installation displayed at London’s National Portrait Gallery has been removed following controversy surrounding its depiction of Sir Winston Churchill’s involvement in the Bengal famine. The 40-minute work, created by artist Helen Cammock, included references to “the wilful starvation of the Indian population by Winston Churchill” during the 1943 famine, sparking significant debate. The… Continue reading National Portrait Gallery display withdrawn after Churchill row

A military charity has raised concerns that over 1,000 LGBT veterans who were discharged from the UK armed forces due to their sexuality may miss out on financial compensation. Fighting With Pride, an advocacy group campaigning for reparations linked to the historical “gay ban,” warns that the deadline for applications is rapidly approaching, yet many… Continue reading Fears 1,000 LGBT veterans could miss gay ban compensation deadline

The National Health Service (NHS) in England and Wales is now offering the first drug designed to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. Known as teplizumab, this immunotherapy treatment can extend the period before symptoms appear and the need for lifelong insulin therapy by about three years. This development represents a significant breakthrough for… Continue reading Teplizumab drug to delay type 1 diabetes to be rolled out on the NHS