Category: UK News

A government-commissioned review is preparing to suggest substantial changes to the benefits system for young people, potentially resulting in reduced financial support for some under-25s. The report, led by Alan Milburn, a former Labour health secretary, is the outcome of a year-long investigation focused on addressing the issue of young people aged 16 to 24… Continue reading Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say

Cold and flu medications generally fall into three main categories: well-known brands like Lemsip and Sudafed, supermarket own-label products, and single-ingredient drugs containing either paracetamol or ibuprofen. A significant price difference exists between these options. For example, a pack of 16 Lemsip All-In-One Max Strength tablets costs around £7.30, whereas a comparable quantity of paracetamol… Continue reading Max strength cold and flu pills – are they worth the money?

The Duchy, which spans approximately 51,800 hectares (128,000 acres) across 19 counties, intends to invest the £500 million generated from the sale of property and land over the next ten years into local communities, affordable housing, and environmental initiatives. This significant asset disposal plan has prompted concern among tenants, particularly farmers, who are facing uncertainty… Continue reading Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off

The government is signaling its readiness to compel the entertainment sector to enhance safeguarding measures unless noticeable progress is made swiftly, according to BBC Newsnight. This development follows a joint investigation by the Guardian and ITV News which surfaced allegations against entertainer David Walliams. Multiple women have accused Walliams of sexual misconduct and abusing his… Continue reading Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

Attention has recently refocused on the prime minister’s efforts to strengthen ties with Europe, causing notable divisions within his party and others. Earlier this week, Andy Burnham addressed his Cabinet, emphasizing his belief that the UK has ended up with a “harder Brexit than people voted for” and asserting that “no sensible person thinks the… Continue reading Andy Burnham’s push for closer EU ties causes ripples in Labour and among other parties

A regulatory body has initiated a stringent crackdown on deceptive advertisements related to sunbeds, cautioning tanning businesses against promoting their products as safe or capable of treating medical issues. The Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) announced the issuance of a UK-wide enforcement notice aimed at emphasizing to the tanning industry that advertising should not minimize… Continue reading Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdog

Recent data from the Environment Agency (EA) reveals a significant reduction in the levels of two of the most harmful “forever” chemicals, PFOS and PFOA, found in England’s rivers. Over the past ten years, concentrations of these substances have decreased by nearly a third. This positive trend is attributed to tighter controls on the use… Continue reading Significant drop in levels of toxic ‘forever’ chemicals in English rivers

Numerous newspapers are focusing on the repercussions following an investigation conducted by the Guardian and ITV News. This inquiry involved several women accusing David Walliams of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour, and misusing his position of power. Walliams has firmly denied these allegations. Reports from the Guardian indicate that government ministers are warning the entertainment sector… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: ‘TV industry must tackle abuse’ and Cameron tells PM ‘Don’t rejoin the EU’

Katie, now 15, endured severe tics from a young age that once left her confined to bed with a sore throat for two weeks. The persistent tics disrupted her sleep and appetite, also causing her to miss school frequently. She describes how living with Tourette’s syndrome significantly affected her daily life. However, a breakthrough came… Continue reading Trying Tourette’s device tested by Lewis Capaldi was the best day of my life

English councils collectively hold an extensive array of artworks, numbering over half a million pieces across 225 local authorities. Despite this vast collection, a revealing report by the BBC shows that fewer than 5% of these artworks are publicly exhibited. Most are stored away, often inaccessible to the communities that own them. Local authorities continue… Continue reading English councils displaying only one in 20 publicly owned artworks