Author: Dave Carter

Labour leaders have met with representatives of some of the UK’s biggest trade unions to discuss working conditions, worker rights, and the party’s relationship with business, prior to a general election. The party was founded on the principles of unionism, but unions now have less significance and influence than has been the case historically. The… Continue reading Labour's sensitive trade union talks a sign of things to come

New UK laws will allow same-sex couples comprised of individuals with non-transmissible HIV to donate sperm or eggs and become parents. The move reflects progress in treating the virus, the treatment of which is now so effective that the risk of transmission can be eliminated. Until now, the only allowance in relation to HIV was… Continue reading People with HIV can be sperm and egg donors

A recent report from the BBC has revealed that United Utilities dumped millions of litres of untreated sewage into Windermere, one of England’s most famous lakes. The incident occurred in February as a result of a telecoms fault that interrupted the operation of the pumping station in Bowness-on-Windermere. While United Utilities claims it responded to… Continue reading Untreated sewage pumped into Windermere after fault

King Charles graces the front pages of several newspapers on Wednesday. The Daily Telegraph features a brand-new portrait of the monarch and also reports that Manchester City is on course to retain their Premier League title. The government minister, Chris Philp, tells the paper that Stop and Search is essential in the fight against knife… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: King's portrait and US warnings to Georgia

The BBC has settled a slander case with Princess Diana’s former chauffeur, Stephen Davies, over claims he leaked information about her before her famous Panorama interview. Davies was the Princess’s chauffeur at the time of her TV interview with Martin Bashir in November 1995 but was fired without explanation in March 1996. He sued the… Continue reading Diana Panorama interview: BBC settles claim with ex-chauffeur

In a surprise move, Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife Erica just a week before the start of the US PGA Championship in Kentucky. According to court documents, the Northern Irishman lodged a “petition for dissolution of marriage” in a Florida court on Monday. The couple wed in 2017 and have one… Continue reading Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife Erica in week of US PGA Championship

The UK Foreign Office summoned China’s ambassador, Zheng Zeguang, on Wednesday after three people were charged with assisting Hong Kong’s intelligence services. The UK officials condemned China’s recent pattern of behaviour, including cyber-attacks and reports of espionage links. The meeting comes after Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, Matthew Trickett, and Chung Biu Yuen were charged with… Continue reading Chinese ambassador summoned by UK Foreign Office after three face spying charges

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Two men have appeared in court charged with terrorism offences over an alleged plan for a gun attack targeting the Jewish community in the north-west of England. Walid Saadaoui, 36, and Amar Hussein, 50, have been charged with the preparation of terrorist acts between December 13, 2023, and May 9, 2024. Meanwhile, Mr. Saadaoui’s 35-year-old… Continue reading Three in court over alleged plan to attack Jewish community

Michelle O’Neill, the First Minister of Northern Ireland, has apologised for attending the funeral of former Sinn Féin chairman Bobby Storey. Speaking at the UK Covid Inquiry in Belfast, O’Neill acknowledged that her actions had caused hurt and anger, and apologised for the hurt that had been caused. O’Neill faced accusations of breaking coronavirus guidelines… Continue reading Bobby Storey: Michelle O'Neill says sorry at Covid Inquiry