Transgender youths have claimed they feel ignored and disappointed by the Cass Review into gender care. Sean Donovan, 19, who was part of the review’s focus groups, has stated that the positive lived experiences of trans children who had been able to access puberty blockers were not included in the report. After a four-year wait, the Cass Review, commissioned… Continue reading Cass gender care review 'disappointing', says trans man
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Maribou State “press pause” on their project due to health issues
Maribou State members Chris Davids and Liam Ivory have announced that they are pausing the production of their joint project due to Davids’ undisclosed health problems. They shared the update on their Instagram account and stated that they will no longer be performing at any upcoming shows. They also announced that they have postponed the… Continue reading Maribou State “press pause” on their project due to health issues
Interest in daytime clubbing spikes with “800% increase” in online searches
Daytime clubbing has seen an “800% increase” in online searches, according to a new study by Startle. The rise in popularity of daytime clubbing experiences has been caused by multiple factors, including inferred priority shifts among organizers, and the continuing decline of traditional nightclubs in the UK. The study cites the results of the Nighttime… Continue reading Interest in daytime clubbing spikes with “800% increase” in online searches
Police investigate Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner over council house sale
An investigation into Angela Rayner, the deputy leader of the Labour Party, has been launched by the Greater Manchester Police over allegations of electoral law violations regarding the sale of her council house. Rayner, who denies the allegations, has been accused of providing false information about her primary residence. The police were prompted to take… Continue reading Police investigate Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner over council house sale
Sheffield 'Good Samaritan' murder-accused admits danger driving death charge
A man accused of causing the death of Chris Marriott, who was hit by a car whilst helping a stricken woman during a family walk, has denied charges of murder and manslaughter, but has admitted to causing death by dangerous driving. The driver, Hassan Jhangur, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court, where he also denied charges… Continue reading Sheffield 'Good Samaritan' murder-accused admits danger driving death charge
Keir Starmer: Labour commitment to nuclear weapons unshakeable
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party in the UK, has voiced his unwavering commitment to the country’s nuclear arsenal. Writing in the Daily Mail, Starmer called the creation of the NHS and an independent British nuclear program “towering achievements” of the post-1945 Labour government, adding that his commitment to the UK’s nuclear… Continue reading Keir Starmer: Labour commitment to nuclear weapons unshakeable
GDP: Economy grew in February increasing hopes UK is out of recession
The UK economy received a much-needed boost in February, growing by 0.1%, signalling hopes of a potential exit from the recent recession. Official figures, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), indicated that areas such as the car industry triggered the growth, despite construction being negatively impacted by wet weather. The estimates provide an… Continue reading GDP: Economy grew in February increasing hopes UK is out of recession
National Trust Eryri farm tenancy concerns over television show
The National Trust is facing criticism over its process to find a tenant to manage Llyndy Isaf farm in Nant Gwynant, Eryri, which is also known as Snowdonia. The Trust plans to appoint someone to manage the 613-acre national park for 15 years, with Channel 4 following the new tenant’s arrival for a TV programme.… Continue reading National Trust Eryri farm tenancy concerns over television show
Newspaper headlines: Trident 'safe in Labour's hands' and OJ dead at 76
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged his commitment to the UK’s nuclear deterrent and vowed to increase military spending to 2.5% of the GDP if he becomes Prime Minister. In an interview with the i, he also said defence would be the “number one issue” for his government. Meanwhile, in the Daily Mail, Sir… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Trident 'safe in Labour's hands' and OJ dead at 76
Fresh questions for Steve Barclay on incinerator decision
Newly released correspondence has raised questions about Environment Secretary Steve Barclay’s involvement in a temporary government ban on new incinerators affecting a plant being developed in his constituency. Mr Barclay had promised to fight the plant in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. An order to stop granting new permits was imposed by Sir Mark Spencer, a junior minister… Continue reading Fresh questions for Steve Barclay on incinerator decision