Author: Dave Carter

Former ambassador to the United States, Lord Mandelson, was taken into police custody at his London residence on Monday afternoon. His legal team has indicated that the Metropolitan Police acted out of concern he might abscond. However, they firmly deny any intentions on his part to leave the country permanently. The Metropolitan Police have declined… Continue reading Mandelson's lawyers say he was arrested over 'baseless' claim he was a flight risk

A new contractual clause for general practitioners (GPs) in England will require them to offer same-day appointments to patients presenting urgent health needs. This measure aims to guarantee prompt access to care for those who require immediate medical attention. The government has outlined that this change is designed to ensure timely treatment for all urgent… Continue reading GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases

An inquiry into the suspected manslaughter of Alice Webb, a mother of five, has been halted following the death of a key suspect. Webb, aged 33, passed away on 24 September 2024 after experiencing serious complications shortly after undergoing a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedure. Gloucestershire Police led the initial investigation into the circumstances… Continue reading Death of ‘Lip King’ closes Alice Webb BBL investigation

During the Bafta Film Awards ceremony held on February 22, 2026, an incident involving the use of racial slurs disrupted the broadcast. John Davidson, a campaigner for Tourette’s syndrome, uttered the N-word while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award on stage. Although the broadcast attempted to edit out offensive language,… Continue reading BBC edited another racial slur out of Bafta ceremony

House prices across Wales experienced a stronger increase in the past year compared to the UK average, with certain regions seeing rises of around 7%. Particularly notable were the gains in areas like Blaenau Gwent and Anglesey, where prices grew significantly, while other regions such as Ceredigion and Merthyr Tydfil experienced slight declines in average… Continue reading Wales house prices rise faster than UK average – see how your area compares

The NHS has announced that it has secured an alternative source of medical bone cement, allowing joint surgeries to proceed despite earlier supply issues. Recently, hospitals were instructed to delay certain treatments, including knee and hip replacements, after the health service’s primary supplier faced a significant production problem. At one point, the NHS reportedly had… Continue reading NHS secures bone cement rescue package so surgery can resume

Starting in April, energy bills across England, Wales, and Scotland are set to decrease following recent government adjustments to costs, with precise details on the reductions to be shared soon. This change will benefit nearly all households regardless of their tariff type, though the size of the savings will vary based on individual household circumstances.… Continue reading Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up

On Tuesday evening, the Senedd in Wales took a significant step toward enabling assisted dying services within the NHS following a crucial vote. After a highly charged debate, the Welsh parliament agreed to give its consent to Westminster legislation that would permit terminally ill individuals to access medically assisted death. This groundbreaking bill, currently under… Continue reading Assisted dying on Welsh NHS a step closer as Senedd votes in favour

A striking moment unfolded recently in the House of Commons when a government minister described the King’s brother as “rude, arrogant and entitled” during a session at the despatch box. This direct criticism of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor echoed remarks made by Sir Chris Bryant, who, as an opposition MP 15 years ago, voiced similar sentiments amid… Continue reading Chris Mason: MPs take a new tone on Andrew – but how big is their appetite for radical changes?

The Financial Times highlights the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine with a prominent front-page image showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alongside various European leaders holding commemorative candles during a ceremony at Kyiv’s Independence Square. The paper notes a significant absence from the event, pointing out that the Trump administration chose not to send… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'US shuns war anniversary' and 'Prince of Darkness'