Author: Dave Carter

Journalist Munaza Rafiq highlights the struggles faced by teenager Kailee Kember-Brown, a wheelchair user from Dover, Kent in finding employment. Despite sending out over 40 job applications, Kailee has only heard back from a small fraction of them, leading her to feel disheartened. Currently entitled to a top-up on her Universal Credit income due to… Continue reading 'I don't want to live on benefits, I want to work'

A declaration has been made by Angela Rayner, stating that the government is moving forward with its controversial legislation aimed at reforming the welfare system next week. Despite this, a source has indicated that there is a possibility of it being withdrawn, as discussions are ongoing within the government regarding the best course of action… Continue reading Why Keir Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms

An investigation into a funeral directors in Hull has led to a man being charged with burial offences, fraud, and theft from charities. Humberside Police initiated the inquiry into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors after receiving a report regarding concerns for the care of the deceased in March of last year. The accused, funeral director Robert… Continue reading Hull funeral home director Robert Bush in court facing 63 charges

The individual involved in the scandal at Disneyland Paris, where a “mock wedding” with a child was arranged, is Jacky Jhaj. Jhaj, currently in pretrial detention in France, was previously convicted of sexual activity with two 15-year-olds in 2016. The incident in question took place on a Saturday, with a nine-year-old Ukrainian girl set to… Continue reading Jacky Jhaj: British man charged over mock Disneyland wedding to child had been investigated by BBC

Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, is reportedly facing a significant rebellion from Labour MPs over welfare reform. The Guardian writes that some cabinet ministers doubt the welfare reform bill can pass in its current form. Meanwhile, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte has been seen smiling at US President Donald Trump, leading to speculation about… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Starmer 'in denial' and 'from Russia with shove'

Emily Eavis, the organizer of the Glastonbury Festival, has been a witness to the opening of the festival for her entire life. The festival, created by her parents Michael and Jean, began in 1970 as the Pilton Pop, Folk and Blues Festival. Over the years, the iconic event has evolved but has maintained a sense… Continue reading Emily Eavis on Glastonbury's magical 'Thursday Feeling'

Health Reporter Philippa Roxby has reported that UK scientists have developed a test that can help identify women with an abnormal womb lining, increasing their risk of miscarriage. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for those facing repeated pregnancy loss. The study from Warwick University found that in some women with a history of… Continue reading Womb lining test offers miscarriage hope to women

The latest additions to the Oxford English Dictionary are filled with new Scottish words, including beamer, bummer, and tattie scone, among a total of 13 new entries. Some entries also include the mention of shoogly subway trains in Scotland, an unstable place where passengers may not want to risk using skooshy cream. Many of the… Continue reading Oxford English Dictionary is hoaching with new Scottish words

Touts Exploiting Overseas Workers to Bulk Buy Concert Tickets Recent findings from a BBC investigation have revealed how ticket touts are capitalizing on the services of overseas workers to purchase tickets for major concerts featuring artists like Oasis and Taylor Swift with the sole purpose of reselling them at a profit. These touts, who are… Continue reading Ticket touts employing workers to bulk-buy for concerts

A patient in Northern Ireland endured an excruciating wait of over 330 hours in an emergency department, highlighting the dire conditions faced by both staff and patients in these units. According to figures obtained by BBC News NI, one patient spent two weeks waiting at the Ulster Hospital, while another waited 11 days at the… Continue reading NI Health: Patients spending over a week in emergency departments