The first report conducted by the Covid Inquiry in the UK has revealed significant flaws in the pandemic planning that led to more deaths and economic costs than it should have. The 217-page report called for radical reform of the systems, stating that the government, as well as devolved nations, “failed their citizens”. Groupthink by… Continue reading UK 'failed citizens' with flawed pandemic plans
Author: Dave Carter
Just Stop Oil protesters jailed after M25 blocked
Today, five environmental activists were sentenced to jail for organising protests that caused significant traffic disruptions on the M25 for four days. In November 2022, 45 members of Just Stop Oil climbed gantries on the motorway in an attempt to cause gridlock across southern England. Their actions resulted in nearly 51,000 hours of driver delays,… Continue reading Just Stop Oil protesters jailed after M25 blocked
Overmono unveil highly-anticipated track ‘Gem Lingo (ovr now)’
‘Gem Lingo (ovr now)’, a new single from the electronic music duo Overmono, has recently been released on XL Recordings. Featuring a garage-influenced track with a soulful vocal hook by Paul Institute founder Ruthven, this single has already made its debut on BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record with Jack Saunders. It received attention since being… Continue reading Overmono unveil highly-anticipated track ‘Gem Lingo (ovr now)’
Sacha Lord announces departure from The Warehouse Project and Parklife
After 20 years, Sacha Lord has announced that he will be stepping down from his roles at The Warehouse Project and Parklife. In 2016, LN Gaiety, a joint venture between Live Nation and Gaiety Investments, acquired a majority share in the two businesses and has now agreed to transfer Lord’s remaining shares. In his statement… Continue reading Sacha Lord announces departure from The Warehouse Project and Parklife
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s final posthumous album, ‘Opus’, to be released next month
‘Opus’, the final posthumous album from Ryuichi Sakamoto, the late Japanese composer, is set for release on August 9 courtesy of Milan Records. The 20-track record, which will be available in Dolby Atmos, comprises of compositions made during Sakamoto’s last concert, which took place in Tokyo in 2022, one year before his death. The video… Continue reading Ryuichi Sakamoto’s final posthumous album, ‘Opus’, to be released next month
Andy Malkinson could have been freed after five years – report
The UK’s justice secretary is seeking the removal of the chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), Helen Pitcher, after an independent review highlighted serious deficiencies in the organisation’s handling of the case of Andrew Malkinson. Malkinson was exonerated for a rape he did not commit, 20 years after his wrongful conviction. The review… Continue reading Andy Malkinson could have been freed after five years – report
Sutton Coldfield Police Station listed on RightMove
A former police station has recently been listed on the property website RightMove, presenting a unique opportunity for those interested in acquiring a sizeable dwelling that boasts a custody suite and holding cells. When it comes to this unconventional listing, the phrase “location, location, location” has taken a backseat to the inclusion of prison facilities,… Continue reading Sutton Coldfield Police Station listed on RightMove
Bushey crossbow murder suspect yet to be questioned
A man suspected of killing a mother and her two daughters in an attack using a crossbow is still in the hospital, according to the police. The incident in which Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, lost their lives occurred in their Bushey home in Hertfordshire on July 9. For his… Continue reading Bushey crossbow murder suspect yet to be questioned
Ucas scraps personal statements for university admissions
Starting next year, the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) will be phasing out personal statements for university admissions. Instead, applicants will be required to answer three questions related to why they are interested in their preferred course of study and how they are prepared for it. Admissions officers will use these answers to assess… Continue reading Ucas scraps personal statements for university admissions
Pay grows at slowest rate for almost two years
The job market in the United Kingdom continues to slow, with pay growth falling to its slowest pace in nearly two years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In the three months leading up to May, wages grew by an annual pace of 5.7%, which is still ahead of the pace of cost-of-living… Continue reading Pay grows at slowest rate for almost two years