Author: Dave Carter

The family of a man who was kicked in the head by police at Manchester Airport has appealed for calm among all communities, according to Rochdale MP Paul Waugh. The family wanted to emphasise they had no political agenda and did not support political violence. Footage of the incident showed a Greater Manchester Police firearms officer kicking… Continue reading Manchester Airport: Family of man kicked by police appeal for calm in Rochdale community

During her appearance on “Political Thinking with Nick Robinson”, Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, spoke about how being a mother helped her find balance between her duties as a politician and raising her child. Kendall expressed that being a mother was liberating and “so much fun,” which allowed her to switch off from… Continue reading Liz Kendall: Being a mum helps me switch off

The British government is set to reveal an audit on public spending pressures that it says it inherited, which could amount to billions of pounds. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will release the statement to Parliament on Monday in what she calls an act of “honesty” about the level of challenge faced by new leader Ed Miliband.… Continue reading Rachel Reeves set to reveal funding shortfall of billions

The UK’s competition watchdog has issued a warning that drivers are still being charged too much for fuel, which cost them a total of £1.6bn last year, citing weakened competition in the fuel sector. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that supermarkets’ profit margins had doubled since 2019. CMA’s chief executive, Sarah Cardell, told… Continue reading Drivers still pay too much for fuel, warns watchdog

The UK’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) is “not fit for purpose,” according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The assertion came after an independent review found “significant failings” at the regulator. Inspectors with insufficient experience, inspectors with neither training nor experience in appropriate fields, and inconsistencies in assessments of different services were among the failings highlighted.… Continue reading NHS and care regulator 'not fit for purpose'

A midwife who goes by the username “midwifemillar” and has gained popularity on TikTok due to her videos about pregnancy and childbirth has claimed that her “jealous” colleagues forced her out of her job. Lara Basini-Millar, a former employee of Southmead Hospital in Bristol, has filed a case against the North Bristol NHS Trust, alleging… Continue reading Tiktok star midwifemillar 'pushed' out of job by 'jealous' colleagues

Matthew Sharp has been stuck in Epsom General Hospital in Surrey for almost a year. The disabled 36-year-old has multiple complex conditions, including Tourette’s syndrome, a learning disability, ADHD, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He has been medically fit to leave for most of his time in hospital, but no suitable home has been found for… Continue reading Man in hospital for months despite being medically fit to leave

Mel Stride has announced his entry to the Conservative leadership race to succeed Rishi Sunak on Friday. The former work and pensions secretary has the support of 10 MPs, the minimum requirement to proceed to the next stage of the contest. Stride, formerly central Devon MP, is the fourth person to join the race after… Continue reading Mel Stride announces Conservative leadership bid

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has issued an apology after an offensive phrase used by racists was discovered in the title of an online listing for a pair of school trousers. The pants featured reinforced knees and a “grow hem,” which, when combined, created the phrase. The offensive term is often used in place of racial… Continue reading Sainsbury's sorry for trouser description linked to racist slur

Several leading dressage riders, including Charlotte Dujardin’s long-time Team GB colleague Carl Hester, have criticized her behaviour after videos emerged of her excessively whipping a horse. The three-time Olympic gold medallist pulled out of Paris 2024 following the revelations. She has since been suspended by the FEI (equestrian’s governing body). In a statement, the board… Continue reading Charlotte Dujardin: Dressage star condemned by GB team-mate Carl Hester