Category: UK News

A health trust has issued an apology to a deaf couple after hospital staff failed to recognize what a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter was. The incident involved Colleen Agnew’s husband, who was admitted to the hospital following breathing difficulties related to pre-existing health conditions at their home in Kilrea, County Londonderry. Despite the couple’s… Continue reading British Sign Language: Hospital staff asked deaf couple what an interpreter is

Next week’s Budget is anticipated to include an announcement of an additional £1.3 billion in funds dedicated to a government scheme aimed at promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption. This initiative, known as the Electric Car Grant, was launched in July as part of efforts to support the transition to zero-emission transport. According to the government,… Continue reading Electric Car Grant : £1.3bn boost for EV scheme expected in Budget

A gold pocket watch once belonging to Isidor Straus, one of the Titanic’s wealthiest passengers, achieved a record-breaking sale price of £1.78 million at auction. Isidor Straus and his wife Ida tragically lost their lives when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912, after striking an iceberg during its voyage from Southampton to New York.… Continue reading Titanic passenger's pocket watch fetches £1.78m at auction

The government has revealed that rail fares in England will be frozen next year for the first time in three decades. This freeze, which will last until March 2027, will cover regulated fares such as season tickets and off-peak return journeys. The latest fare increase, set for March 2025, was 4.6%. Typically, rail fare hikes… Continue reading Rail fares to be frozen in England next year

Anas Sarwar, leader of Scottish Labour, has asserted that Scotland should not depend on migrant workers to fill positions within its social care sector. Speaking at the party’s policy conference in Edinburgh, Sarwar emphasized the need to address the “broken immigration system” and advocated for improving wages to attract more local workers into social care… Continue reading Scotland cannot rely on migrants to fill social care jobs – Sarwar

At London’s O2 Arena, Radiohead returned to the stage for the first time in nearly a decade, delivering a highly anticipated performance that marked their first UK concert in over eight years. Frontman Thom Yorke opened the encore with a rare, playful quip, saying, “Whenever you’re ready,” breaking his usual habit of brief, understated audience… Continue reading Radiohead deliver a spell-binding, hit-packed set in London

A woman in her 50s was found deceased inside a residence in Swindon on Friday evening. Police arrived at the property on Baydon Close, Moredon, around 19:00 GMT after receiving a report related to a disturbance. Upon their arrival, officers discovered the woman was not breathing and she was confirmed dead at the scene. Her… Continue reading Teenage girl arrested after woman dies at her Swindon home

The process leading up to the upcoming Budget has been notably protracted, reflecting months of preparation and numerous policy discussions. According to a senior Member of Parliament, the government has already proposed thirteen distinct tax ideas before finalizing any decisions. This extended period has also included a cascade of reports from various think tanks and… Continue reading Deep fear and scepticism as Rachel Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment

A tribunal recently heard that tenants living in a shared residence in south-east London were left without a functioning toilet for 58 days due to their landlord’s failure to carry out repairs. During this period, the five occupants resorted to using a bath to urinate or relying on the toilets of a nearby furniture superstore.… Continue reading Greenwich tenants had to urinate in bath when left with no loo

Laura Cooper’s initiative to combat loneliness has blossomed into an expansive community connecting hundreds of women. Within only a few hours of starting a social media post, she was overwhelmed by over 100 responses, and the support kept surging. A year later, the Scunthorpe Lovely Ladies group has grown to include 926 women who share… Continue reading How Scunthorpe woman made 926 friends in a year to beat loneliness