Author: Dave Carter

Petrofac, an offshore energy firm, has made the decision to file for administration. The energy services provider, with approximately 2,000 employees in Scotland, has assured that its North Sea operations will continue without interruption. While the company has initiated the process to appoint administrators for its holding entity, it is also considering other restructuring alternatives.… Continue reading Oil firm Petrofac files for administration

A critical incident unfolded in Edinburgh when a 26-year-old man was struck by a Ferrari on Stenhouse Drive, near the junction with Stenhouse Grove, at around 9:00 pm on a Saturday. The red Ferrari 488 Spider was involved in the accident that left the man with serious injuries. The road was cordoned off by police… Continue reading Man critically hurt after being hit by Ferrari in Edinburgh

Prisons across England and Wales will be implementing additional checks starting on Monday in response to a migrant sex offender being mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford last week. Hadush Kebatu, who was released in error, sparked a manhunt that ended with his arrest in London on Sunday. Justice Secretary David Lammy is set to address… Continue reading Prisons to carry out extra checks before releasing inmates

The report produced by a parliamentary committee points out that the Home Office has mishandled billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money on asylum accommodation. The Home Affairs Committee criticizes the department for its “flawed contracts” and “incompetent delivery,” leading to an inability to meet the surging demand for asylum accommodations. Instead of utilizing hotels as… Continue reading Home Office 'squandered billions' on asylum accommodation, MPs say

number of policies, including our approach to damp and mould.” The Association says it has “updated the tools we use to identify, inspect and remedy and have also introduced new ways for our clients to participate, including text messaging and an online portal.” The National Housing Federation, which represents landlords in social housing, says: “Awaab’s… Continue reading Awaab’s Law: Why so many UK homes still have a mould problem

The Daily Mail’s front-page headline screams “Billions ‘wasted’ on hotels for migrants” as it delves into a new asylum fiasco. According to a damning report by MPs, the Home Office’s approach to the immigration system has been labelled a “manifest failure.” Popstar Katy Perry’s blossoming romance with a former Canadian Prime Minister is also highlighted,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Billions wasted on hotels for migrants' and 'Trudeau, madly, deeply'

A harrowing incident involving a three-year-old girl and an electric cleaning brush has raised concerns about safety on the online shopping platform Temu. Amy, a mother from Norwich, purchased the £4 brush to simplify her household chores, but tragedy struck when her daughter accidentally got her hair tangled in the device. The brush aggressively ripped… Continue reading Mum's warning after Temu brush rips out child's hair

Questions are arising over tens of millions of pounds left unpaid to suppliers involved in upgrades to three English prisons. As of now, around 40 companies are reportedly owed money for work done in Birmingham, Liverpool, and Dorset before the primary contractor, ISG, went into administration back in September. These small and medium-sized enterprises assert… Continue reading MoJ owes us £20m after contractor ISG's collapse, say suppliers

Health leaders are raising alarm bells about potential cuts to NHS services and jobs in England unless there is an additional allocation of up to £3bn to cover unforeseen expenses. The NHS Confederation and NHS Providers, which represent trusts and other health organizations, have highlighted the need for extra funding to address costs such as… Continue reading NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn

A crackdown on illegal immigration and smuggling operations led to the arrest of 50 individuals, as reported by officials. Despite the common image of small boats used for illegal migration to the UK, other routes such as the ferry between Dublin and Holyhead are also targeted by individuals and criminal groups seeking to enter the… Continue reading Holyhead Port: illegal immigration and smuggling gangs targeted