Author: Dave Carter

Jamie Laing, a British television personality, is expanding his vegan confectionery brand, Candy Kittens, through the planned acquisition of the snack company Graze. This transaction involves Candy Kittens’ parent company and the multinational conglomerate Unilever, with the deal expected to conclude in the first half of 2026. The precise financial details of the agreement remain… Continue reading UK snack brand Graze to be sold to Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens

The chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), Richard Hughes, has resigned following a review into the premature leak of the Budget. This investigation revealed significant leadership failures within the regulator, which not only contributed to the early release of the Spring Statement but also raised concerns that other Budgets might have been similarly… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'OBR chief resigns' and 'Reeves clings on'

It looks like you’ve shared detailed artist profiles or biographies, possibly from a BBC article or a similar music-related feature, describing emerging and notable musicians like Chloe Qisha, Florence Road, Geese, Jim Legxacy, and others. How can I assist you with this information? For example, would you like: – A summary of these artists? –… Continue reading BBC Sound of 2026 shortlist: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year

The UK government is preparing to unveil proposals aimed at limiting the access to jury trials in England and Wales, as part of efforts to address the severe delays currently plaguing the justice system. Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy is expected to present these plans in Parliament later this week. Prior to… Continue reading Deputy PM David Lammy set to announce jury trial reforms

Belfast City Council has approved a motion to fly the Palestinian flag above City Hall, passing the proposal submitted by Sinn Féin with a narrow margin of 32 votes to 28. Originally scheduled to be raised on a Saturday, the flag was not flown due to legal advice received by the council. The initial decision… Continue reading Palestinian flag to fly above Belfast City Hall

A family has reached an out-of-court agreement with North Lanarkshire Council after expressing concerns about the lack of support they received during their adopted teenage son’s period of crisis. The parents, who have asked to remain anonymous and are referred to here as the Walkers, also claim that the council shared information about the boy’s… Continue reading Council apologises to family over lack of support for adopted teenager

An 18-year-old university student, known for her athleticism and vibrant personality, tragically lost her life just weeks after beginning her studies due to meningitis. Meg Draper, who was pursuing a physiotherapy degree at Bournemouth University, had quickly become well-liked, participating enthusiastically in swimming and netball teams. Despite being vaccinated against several meningitis strains, she contracted… Continue reading Meningitis B vaccinations calls after Pontypool student, 18, dies

A tragic accident in North Yorkshire has resulted in the death of a teenage girl and left another seriously injured. The incident occurred when a minibus and a car collided on Toulston Lane, close to Tadcaster Grammar School. Emergency responders arrived at the scene around 12:30 GMT following reports of a crash involving a white… Continue reading Teenage girl dies in minibus crash near Tadcaster Grammar School

An amber weather warning has been issued for south Wales as heavy rainfall is expected to bring the risk of flooding and disruption on Monday. According to the Met Office, rain will begin late Sunday and continue through Monday, with most areas in the region receiving between 20-40mm (0.78-1.58 inches) of rain. Some higher-ground locations… Continue reading Amber weather warning for Wales on Monday as flooding 'probable'

The chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), Richard Hughes, has stepped down following a major error on Budget day when a crucial report was published prematurely. In his resignation letter, Hughes accepted “full responsibility” for the failings uncovered by the OBR’s investigation, which described the incident as the most serious failure in the… Continue reading OBR chair Richard Hughes resigns over Budget day publishing error