Author: Dave Carter

Since the BBC reported that many people in the UK were unknowingly infected with hepatitis C, the demand for hepatitis C tests has skyrocketed, according to the Hepatitis C Trust. Up to 27,000 individuals were infected with hepatitis C when they were given transfusions with infected blood from the 1970s to 1991. BBC analysis found… Continue reading Infected blood scandal: Surge in hepatitis C tests

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Millennials who are first-time homebuyers are facing new challenges as they struggle to make homeownership a reality, with many young people opting for “ultra-long” mortgages that will last throughout their retirement. According to data from the Bank of England, hundreds of thousands of homeowners have taken out mortgages that they will still be paying off… Continue reading 35-year mortgages: 'I had no choice but to get one'

After being fired from Fujitsu, Rod Vawdrey, the company’s former global president, returned to his native Australia, where he became the chief executive of software firm Nuix in 2017. This company launched on the Australian stock exchange in December 2020, with Mr Vawdrey earning almost AUS$28 million in cash and an additional AUS$8 million worth… Continue reading Post Office: Fujitsu sacked top boss at height of Horizon scandal

Many people are familiar with the popular attractions in England, such as Stonehenge, the Tower of London, and the Natural History Museum. These locations see millions of visitors each year. However, Visit England’s annual statistics also reveal that there are around 20 lesser-known attractions that receive fewer than 300 visitors each year. One such attraction… Continue reading Inside the England museums averaging fewer than one visitor a day

Across the UK, so few rape cases actually lead to a court case, but one police team is determined to get justice for the thousands of unsolved sex crimes over the past half-century. Operation Painter, run by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, began in 2016 by sifting through over 5,400 unsolved sexual… Continue reading Cold case detectives vow to solve historic sex crimes

Chris Heaton-Harris, the Northern Ireland Secretary, has announced on social media that he will not be running for re-election in the future. On a post on X (formerly Twitter), Heaton-Harris expressed his gratitude to his constituents and described his time in office as an “honour and a privilege to serve.” Heaton-Harris has been the Northern… Continue reading Chris Heaton-Harris not standing for re-election

The Sunday newspapers cover a wide range of stories this week, starting with The Sunday People reporting a 26% rise in calls to the Suzy Lamplugh Trust National Stalking Hotline, following the release of the controversial Netflix drama “Baby Reindeer”. In addition, the paper looks ahead to the final day of the Premier League, with… Continue reading Paper headlines: Welby's Starmer plea and stalking calls soar

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have caused chaos across numerous Welsh and southwest England regions. Powys saw dozens of lightning strikes during the afternoon, whilst flash floods hit some areas in Devon. BBC Weather reported that this was due to a large amount of rainfall over a short period of time. The Met Office warned of… Continue reading Wales weather: Thunderstorms reported after Met Office warning