Author: Dave Carter

The number of young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK who are not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET) has climbed close to one million, according to recent estimates. In the period from October to December 2025, around 957,000 individuals in this age group were classified as NEET, equating to 12.8% of… Continue reading Young people out of work, training and education edges closer to one million

The article reports on a damning review into how the Church in Wales handled allegations of sexual abuse against Anthony Pierce, a priest who eventually rose to become Bishop of Swansea and Brecon. Key points include: – Anthony Pierce was accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in the late 1980s/early 1990s. – Despite multiple… Continue reading Child sex abuse allegations covered up by Church in Wales, says report

Royal Mail executives are set to appear before Parliament to address concerns about widespread problems with the company’s letter delivery service, according to information obtained by the BBC. This development follows serious allegations indicating that parcels are being prioritized over letters, which has resulted in delays affecting important and time-sensitive mail. The Business and Trade… Continue reading Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures

On the same day that households were informed about a reduction in their energy bills starting in April, the Chancellor chose to visit Octopus Energy’s headquarters, the company that has quietly emerged as the UK’s largest domestic energy supplier. During the visit, Rachel Reeves was shown live data illustrating how energy demand is managed for… Continue reading Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying we're turning a corner?

Ocado Group has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 1,000 employees, which represents around 5% of its global staff. This move is part of the company’s broader effort to lower operational costs over the next year. Tim Steiner, the chief executive of the technology-driven online grocery and logistics firm, indicated that a “significant… Continue reading Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive

Residents of certain areas in Greater Manchester are currently casting their votes in the by-election for the Gorton and Denton parliamentary seat. Polling locations opened their doors at 07:00 GMT and will remain available until 22:00 GMT to allow constituents to select their new Member of Parliament. This electoral contest was prompted by the resignation… Continue reading Gorton and Denton by-election polls open in Greater Manchester

A mother from Edinburgh, mourning the loss of her son who was fatally stabbed six months ago, has successfully urged the Scottish government to examine stricter controls surrounding knife sales. Lisa Petrie began advocating for these changes after her 22-year-old son, John McNab, died in Leith last September. Her campaign focuses on removing knives from… Continue reading Grieving mother pushes minister on knife sales

Jayne MacGregor had hoped her flat in a high-rise building would serve as a solid investment to support her retirement. However, nearly two decades after moving into the Aurora complex in Swansea, she finds herself unable to sell the property due to significant defects. Alongside 29 other leaseholders from the same development, she is pursuing… Continue reading Swansea flat owners take action against insurance firm Zurich

The United Kingdom is on the verge of inaugurating its first-ever geothermal power station, marking a significant innovation in the nation’s renewable energy landscape. Located near Truro in Cornwall, the United Downs facility will generate electricity by utilizing hot water sourced from deep underground. This plant represents nearly 20 years of development effort and involves… Continue reading Earth's heat to produce electricity for homes in UK clean energy first

Wayve, a British startup specializing in autonomous driving technology, has expressed strong confidence in its ability to enable self-driving vehicles to navigate a wide variety of environments, including the UK’s often challenging roads full of potholes. The company’s technology aims to allow vehicles to operate effectively across diverse terrains and conditions, reflecting a significant step… Continue reading Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts