Author: Dave Carter

Former Labour First Minister Jack McConnell has proposed that the UK and Scottish parliaments collaborate on a joint inquiry into the financial misconduct involving Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive. Murrell, who is also the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, recently admitted to embezzling over £400,000 from the party across a 12-year period. McConnell… Continue reading Call for joint Holyrood-Westminster inquiry into Murrell's embezzlement

An international tribunal has ruled that the United Kingdom is not required to pay Rwanda millions of pounds following the collapse of their asylum agreement, which was terminated soon after Keir Starmer became Prime Minister. The Rwandan government had sought compensation exceeding £100 million, alleging that the UK had violated the contract’s terms. The original… Continue reading UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

Budget airline EasyJet has described a potential takeover bid from a US investment fund as “highly opportunistic,” amid a significant decline in its share price. The fund in question, Castlelake, disclosed late on Friday that it was exploring the possibility of making an offer for the Luton-based airline but had not formally contacted EasyJet’s board.… Continue reading Luton-based EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'

Doug Beattie has expressed regret over encouraging Jon Burrows to join the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), labeling Burrows as “vindictive” following his departure from the party. Beattie, who stepped away from the UUP on Sunday, revealed he felt both saddened and somewhat angry, concluding that continuing his membership was no longer feasible. His resignation came… Continue reading Doug Beattie: 'Saddened and angry' after UUP departure

Ofcom, the UK’s television regulator, has given the green light to STV’s contentious proposal to reduce its news programming in the north of Scotland. This ruling comes after an extensive consultation period marked by significant resistance from the Scottish government, several prominent politicians, and the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). Despite the opposition, the regulator… Continue reading Ofcom approves STV's plan to axe north news programme

A 13-year-old girl tragically passed away in hospital after being rescued from the River Wharfe near Burnsall, a scenic spot in North Yorkshire. The teenager was reported missing at around 18:30 BST on Sunday evening. Following a swift search, she was located and pulled from the water. Despite immediate efforts from bystanders and the rapid… Continue reading Girl dies after being rescued from River Wharfe in Yorkshire Dales

A woman who was sexually assaulted by her doctor while six months pregnant has come forward to encourage others who may have been victims to speak out. The doctor, Krishna Singh, had a patient list that included vulnerable individuals such as rape survivors, teenagers, and pregnant women. The woman, referred to as Emma to protect… Continue reading Sex abuse doctor's victim urges others to come forward

A new documentary, *Lost Down Mexico Way*, tells the remarkable tale of a group of Wolves fans who, in 1986, traveled over 5,000 miles from their homes in the West Midlands to attend the World Cup in Mexico. Rather than returning to the Black Country towns of Stourbridge and Lye where they had lived all… Continue reading The Wolves fans who went to a World Cup and loved it so much, they stayed

Chloe faces one of the most difficult choices anyone can make regarding their health. After previous surgery did little to alleviate the severe pain caused by her endometriosis, she is preparing to undergo a hysterectomy at just 26 years old. This procedure will remove her womb, effectively ending any chance she might have of becoming… Continue reading Emma Barnett: We can’t ignore endometriosis, a disease that leaves women like me in agony

The midwife’s notes from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) reveal a disturbing insight into the culture within its maternity unit. An acronym scrawled on a whiteboard beside the names of heavily pregnant women—”FOH”—was not an ordinary clinical shorthand but a crude message telling expectant mothers to “F*** Off Home.” This offensive phrase embodied a… Continue reading 'Don't be too kind, she'll come back': Life inside maternity unit where mums were failed