Author: Dave Carter

The government in England is introducing significant reforms to school meal standards, marking the most extensive overhaul in over ten years. These new regulations will emphasize an increased supply of fresh fruits and vegetables while completely banning deep-fried foods in schools. Additionally, there will be a focus on enhancing fibre and wholegrain content in meals.… Continue reading Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England

Andy Burnham has called for a fundamental change in the UK’s business culture as he prepares to meet with some of the largest corporate leaders in the country. Emphasizing the need for government backing of those who take risks in business, Burnham argued that local leaders should be empowered to collaborate directly with companies. This… Continue reading 'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, Andy Burnham urges

Police had obtained fingerprint evidence linking a prominent councillor to a poison pen letter up to a year before he embarked on a prolonged and malicious campaign of hate mail targeting another politician. Gerard Woodhouse, a well-known Liverpool anti-poverty campaigner aged 63, was given a community order last year for harassing Christine Banks, a former… Continue reading Police had councillor's fingerprints on hate mail but dropped case

A dentist has expressed strong concerns about the emergence of unregulated dental tourism consultations taking place in Northern Irish hotels. These events, often described as “pop-up” consultations, are reportedly not properly registered, raising serious legal and safety issues. Paul Brennan, who chairs the Northern Ireland branch of the British Dental Association (BDA), highlighted that the… Continue reading Dentists issue warnings about 'pop-up' consultations in hotels

A collective of MPs and peers from across the political spectrum has highlighted significant human rights challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI), expressing concerns that current legislation is inadequate to address these issues. In a recently published report, the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) emphasized the urgent need for new laws to tackle the… Continue reading MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

The House of Lords is set to discuss proposed reforms to the rules governing political donations on Monday, following a remarkable £72 million contribution to Reform UK from two wealthy British individuals within a single day. The donations came from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, both of whom have spent periods living abroad, which has… Continue reading Donations law changes to be debated after Reform's £72m windfall

The Good Friday Agreement already outlines a clear framework for the potential reunification of Northern Ireland. In the near future, discussions are expected to focus on the devolved funding settlement, alongside collaboration in sectors such as the economy and energy. However, the most significant opportunity for nationalist leaders appears to lie more in the political… Continue reading 'Pivotal moment' as Swinney attends leaders summit

Leroy Douglas has spent more than two decades behind bars for a crime committed when he was just 24 years old. Back in 2005, he was sentenced to an indeterminate prison term after being convicted of stealing a mobile phone. Initially handed a minimum sentence of two-and-a-half years, Leroy’s incarceration has extended far beyond that… Continue reading Cardiff man serving IPP to be released from prison 21 years after phone robbery

As the week begins, the weather will offer a brief period of warmth and sunshine before transitioning into cooler, more autumnal conditions typical for this time of year. Monday is expected to bring the highest temperatures, fueled by a south-westerly airflow that could push readings above 20°C in many locations, with some central and southern… Continue reading UK Weather: Turning cooler, wetter and windier this week