Following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year, Catherine, Princess of Wales continues to recover and is staying out of public life. While her early years foundation launched a report on businesses supporting the needs of families with young children, the Princess’s return to work has been ruled out until it’s cleared by her medical team.… Continue reading Kate not back yet as her charity puts out early years report
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'Billions in benefits are left unclaimed' by Welsh families
New figures reveal that over £2 billion in benefits and other support is going unclaimed in Wales this year. Data analytics company Policy in Practice found that hundreds of thousands of households are missing out on extra income because they are not claiming the benefits and support they are eligible for. Policy in Practice estimates… Continue reading 'Billions in benefits are left unclaimed' by Welsh families
Infected blood report's key findings at a glance
The infected blood scandal, which resulted in the infection of 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis between 1970 and 1991, has been heavily criticised in a damning report. Sir Brian Langstaff wrote the report and found that many authorities and governments had “repeatedly” failed the victims, with around 3,000 people having died due to contaminated… Continue reading Infected blood report's key findings at a glance
New world record set in London for largest dachshund dog walk
A new Guinness World Record has been set by a group of 342 dachshunds in London. The dogs and their owners gathered at Marble Hill House in Twickenham for the Largest Dachshund Dog Walk charity event, which was held to raise funds for animal rescue and rehoming centres. The event was organised by pet insurer… Continue reading New world record set in London for largest dachshund dog walk
PM apology after infected blood scandal cover-up
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has apologized for the infected blood scandal which has been referred to as a “decades-long moral failure” following a public inquiry into the matter. The scandal saw 30,000 people infected with contaminated blood treatments, with about 3,000 victims dying as a result from hepatitis and HIV.… Continue reading PM apology after infected blood scandal cover-up
Scottish infected blood victims 'studied without their knowledge'
A new Scottish government inquiry has revealed that patients with life-threatening diseases were given contaminated blood without their knowledge. This led to over 30,000 people becoming infected with HIV and Hepatitis C through contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 80s, including approximately 3,000 patients in Scotland. The Infected Blood Inquiry assessed services across the… Continue reading Scottish infected blood victims 'studied without their knowledge'
69% of vinyl buyers say they want more environmentally friendly records
More than two-thirds of vinyl collectors are willing to buy more records if they are made in an environmentally friendly manner, according to a new study by Key Production. The resound demand for eco-friendly music was echoed by 77% of respondents stating that they would pay a premium for environmentally reduced-impact records. Despite a small… Continue reading 69% of vinyl buyers say they want more environmentally friendly records
Moby shares new track featuring the late Benjamin Zephaniah, ‘where is your pride?’
Electronic music artist Moby has released a new track titled “where is your pride?” that features dub poet and animal rights activist Benjamin Zephaniah, who passed away in December 2023 at the age of 65. The track features spoken word poetry from Zephaniah over a breakbeat, with a “powerful message” delivered in his characteristic, flowing… Continue reading Moby shares new track featuring the late Benjamin Zephaniah, ‘where is your pride?’
Pioneering disco DJ and vocalist Franchino has died aged 71
Franchino, a pioneering disco DJ and vocalist, has lost his life at the age of 71, his family and friends have confirmed. According to his official Instagram page, the Tuscan-born artist passed away yesterday, May 19th, after a long-term illness which caused him to be hospitalized for weeks. His family and closest friends communicated the… Continue reading Pioneering disco DJ and vocalist Franchino has died aged 71
Infected blood donations in NI came from prisoners and the army
The Infected Blood Inquiry report has revealed that the majority of infected blood donations in Northern Ireland came from prisoners and army personnel. The report, which was published on Monday, found that the catalogue of failures that led to thousands of people being infected with HIV and hepatitis C was altogether “a calamity”. It also… Continue reading Infected blood donations in NI came from prisoners and the army