Author: Dave Carter

The former principal of Dundee University, Professor Iain Gillespie, has expressed his regret to the students and staff of the institution and stated that he is considering giving back the £150,000 severance payment he received. His resignation from the university came shortly after disclosing an eight-figure deficit and the potential loss of hundreds of jobs.… Continue reading Former Dundee University boss Iain Gillespie could return payoff

A former Barclays CEO, Jes Staley, has not been successful in his attempt to challenge a decision that barred him from holding top financial positions in the UK due to his connections with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Staley was ousted in November 2021 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after it was discovered… Continue reading Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley fails to overturn City job ban over Epstein link

A new study focusing on potential severe side effects of weight loss injections has been initiated following numerous reports of pancreas-related issues. The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Genomics England are urging individuals who have experienced acute pancreatitis requiring hospitalization while on weight loss medications to come forward. While there have been numerous… Continue reading Weight loss jabs study begins after reports of pancreas issues

A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for the manslaughter of a father from County Down. Marc Doak, 27, hailing from the Shore Road in Belfast, will spend half the sentence in prison and the other half on licence for the unlawful killing of Ryan McNab. McNab, aged 31 and from Bangor,… Continue reading Ryan McNab: Man sentenced to three years for manslaughter

Edward Vines, the man who harassed broadcaster Emily Maitlis for over three decades, has been sentenced to five years in prison for repeatedly breaching restraining orders. Vines, 55, was convicted of sending letters to Maitlis and her parents while serving at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire as well as encouraging his brother to contact the… Continue reading Emily Maitlis stalker Edward Vines jailed for further breaches

BBC News business reporter Dearbail Jordan has reported that Associated British Foods has issued a warning that one of the UK’s two bioethanol plants could potentially face closure if it does not receive state support following a tariff agreement with the US government. The company has stated that despite “formal negotiations” being committed by the… Continue reading Food giant threatens to close UK biofuel plant after US tariff deal

Reporter Bea Swallow covered the events at Glastonbury Festival in the West of England. The festival kicked off with a bang as revellers took in the sights and sounds of the first night, diving into the eccentric and obscure attractions scattered throughout the grounds. Eager ticketholders waited in line all night to be among the… Continue reading Glastonbury 2025 opening ceremony kicks off festival with a bang

Karen Hoggan, a Business reporter for BBC News, reports that the elimination of mobile phone blackspots on various major railway lines and train tunnels by 2028 has been promised by Network Rail, the organization responsible for Britain’s railway infrastructure. This initiative is a result of a partnership between Network Rail, a government-owned entity, and two… Continue reading No phone signal on your train? There may be a fix – by 2028

In a move to enhance age verification for users, Pornhub and other major adult websites have announced their plans to implement improved age checks starting next month. Parent company Aylo has stated they will be adopting “government approved age assurance methods,” although the specifics on how users will be required to confirm their age over… Continue reading Pornhub to introduce 'government approved' UK age checks

Police in Birmingham have taken a 37-year-old woman into custody under suspicion of child neglect following the tragic death of a baby. The incident occurred on Culford Drive in Bartley Green, where emergency services responded to reports of an infant in distress around 16:30 BST on Wednesday. Despite efforts to save the baby boy, he… Continue reading Birmingham woman arrested after baby dies