Category: UK News

The Times opens with a headline describing how parents have increasingly become an “invisible welfare state” for unemployed young people. Alan Milburn, a former Labour minister who is heading a government review on youth joblessness, explains to the newspaper that parents frequently face the challenge of supporting children grappling with mental health crises due to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Invisible welfare state' and 'Huntley fights for life'

Meta, the company behind Instagram, is currently looking into issues surrounding artificial intelligence-generated accounts on its platform that sexualize disabled individuals. This investigation follows a BBC report uncovering numerous profiles featuring AI-created images of women with disabilities such as Down syndrome or vitiligo. Many of these accounts display fake photos and videos of women with… Continue reading Disability charities warn of “fetishising” AI profiles on social media

This week marks three decades since the launch of Pocket Monsters in Japan, the game that eventually blossomed into the global sensation known as Pokémon. Over the years, the franchise has expanded far beyond its original video game roots, spawning an acclaimed animated series, blockbuster films, a trading card game, and the wildly popular mobile… Continue reading Pokémon Day: Fans on what the series means as it turns 30

Police are set to implement a temporary dispersal zone in the heart of Glasgow as part of efforts to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. This zone, which will become active on 20 March, includes key locations such as Glasgow Central Station, St Enoch Square, and Union Street—areas recently flagged for concerns regarding public safety. Under… Continue reading Dispersal zone plan in anti-social behaviour crackdown in Glasgow

This winter’s persistent rain and flooding across parts of the UK might give the impression that a record-breaking wet season has occurred. However, provisional figures released by the Met Office indicate that overall rainfall for the UK is approximately 9% above the average—showing the season has been wetter than usual, but not extraordinary on a… Continue reading UK winter nowhere near a record breaker despite relentless rain and storms

Record rainfall has left farmers struggling to manage slurry this season, creating significant challenges across farms in Northern Ireland. Mervyn Gordon, a dairy farmer with a herd of 250 cows, describes the situation on his farm as “hectic.” He depends on a large storage tank that holds 400,000 gallons of slurry beneath the shed where… Continue reading NI Farming: Farmers on edge as wet weather hampers slurry season

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has acknowledged that the rapid growth of data centres in the UK presents significant uncertainties regarding their impact on the country’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions. In a letter addressed to Members of Parliament, Miliband responded to concerns about the apparent absence of data centres in the government’s official… Continue reading Ed Miliband says climate impact of data centres is uncertain

A recent comprehensive review has found that taking collagen supplements daily can improve skin elasticity and hydration, contributing to some visible rejuvenation. However, the research also confirms that these supplements are not able to completely prevent wrinkles. The analysis, which examined data from 113 clinical trials involving nearly 8,000 participants, shows that while collagen pills… Continue reading Taking collagen keeps skin elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists

The final decision on whether to publish sensitive materials concerning Peter Mandelson’s appointment and role as US ambassador will rest with senior Members of Parliament and peers. The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) confirmed that the government has agreed the committee alone will determine which documents can be released. An understanding has been reached regarding… Continue reading No 10 will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released

Ian Huntley, the man convicted of the murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in August 2002, is currently receiving medical treatment following an assault by another prisoner. The 52-year-old remains incarcerated at HMP Frankland, a high-security prison in County Durham, where the incident took place in a workshop within the facility. According to… Continue reading Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack