Author: Dave Carter

Rishi Sunak, the current British Prime Minister, is aware of the possibility that his time in office may be coming to an end if the polls do not shift in his favor. However, he has created a smoking plan that has garnered significant cross-party support and is likely to have a lasting social impact. Even… Continue reading Political longevity of Sunak smoking ban likely to outlast PM

The use of steroids has been blamed for the death of professional bodybuilder, Neil Currey, by his parents. Mr Currey, aged 34, was found unresponsive in September 2023, and after an inquest at Sheffield’s Medico-Legal Centre on Tuesday, it was revealed that his cause of death was a mix of methamphetamine and cocaine, and that… Continue reading Neil Currey: Parents blame steroids for bodybuilder son's death

Residents of a block of flats in Llwynhendy, Carmarthenshire, have accused property management company Principle Estate Management of treating them like account numbers rather than human beings after maintenance fees almost doubled in the space of a year. Mandy Francis, a resident and cancer survivor, said it was “stressful” when her fee rose from £1,360… Continue reading Housing: Cancer survivor's leasehold fees double in a year

Scotland is set to increase the minimum price of alcohol by 30%. The decision will raise the price of alcohol from 50p per unit to 65p. The move comes after the country became the first in the world to introduce a minimum price on alcohol in 2018. The change is designed to reflect inflation and… Continue reading Minimum unit pricing: Scottish MSPs to increase price to 65p

After reports of a suspicious item on an Aer Lingus plane, Birmingham Airport suspended all flights, later reopening at 6 p.m. The flight was on its way to Belfast but was diverted shortly after takeoff and returned to Birmingham airport at 4 p.m. The passengers and crew were evacuated and the plane searched thoroughly by… Continue reading Birmingham Airport flights disrupted by security incident

A young boy, aged four, has passed away from injuries sustained in a house fire that occurred in Warrington Road, Wigan, early morning on Sunday. A man was killed in the blaze too, according to officials at Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Locals say that the two victims were father and son. Four other persons who… Continue reading Boy, 4, dies after fire at family home in Wigan

Plans to make it illegal for people in the UK born after 2009 to buy tobacco have been defended by the health secretary. Victoria Atkins argued that the move would create a “smoke-free generation” while critics, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss, suggested it would limit personal freedom. Although Conservative MPs will be permitted to… Continue reading No liberty in addiction, says minister on smoking ban law

David Miller, a former Post Office chief operations officer, has expressed regret for not reading an IT expert’s report that identified deficiencies in the Horizon IT system. Speaking at a public inquiry into the Horizon scandal, Miller said that he could have taken action to resolve the problems raised in the report had he read… Continue reading Ex-Post Office boss regrets 'missed opportunity' to halt Horizon scandal

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is pushing for a ban on smoking in the country. Lawmakers are currently debating plans to establish a “smoke-free generation” and reduce smoking-related deaths. Under a new law, the age for cigarette sales would increase by one year annually, effectively prohibiting people born in 2009 or later from legally purchasing… Continue reading What is the UK smoking ban, how will it work and when will it start?