Investigations correspondent Daniel De Simone reports on Stephen Lawrence’s father’s stance on the release of one of his son’s murderers, David Norris. Norris is set to appeal for release on licence after serving 13 years of his life sentence for his role in the racist stabbing of 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence in 1993. While Norris and… Continue reading Stephen Lawrence murderer must name other killers, father says
Category: UK News
Keir Starmer asks students not to join protests on 7 October
Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, has made a plea to students to refrain from participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on 7 October, which marks the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. He raised concerns about the growing antisemitism on the streets and labeled the use of this date for protests as “un-British”, highlighting… Continue reading Keir Starmer asks students not to join protests on 7 October
Pharmacies facing angry patients over Covid jab confusion
Health authorities in England are encountering significant challenges as pharmacists report a surge in patients booking Covid vaccine appointments only to discover they are no longer eligible. The eligibility criteria for free boosters has been restricted this year, with only individuals aged 75 and above, as well as younger patients with weakened immune systems, being… Continue reading Pharmacies facing angry patients over Covid jab confusion
Jenrick defends calling Handsworth 'worst-integrated'
Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick recently came under fire for comments he made about Handsworth in Birmingham, where he called it “one of the worst-integrated places” he had visited. During a dinner, he was recorded stating that he had not seen “another white face” during the hour and a half he spent filming a video… Continue reading Jenrick defends calling Handsworth 'worst-integrated'
Newspaper headlines: 'UK Gaza protests going ahead' and 'Romp in Peace, Jilly'
Today marks the two-year anniversary since Hamas attacked Israel, and the UK’s Gaza protests are scheduled to proceed despite this. The i Paper reports on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s denouncement of these protests as “unpatriotic”. The paper also pays tribute to late author Jilly Cooper, known as the “Queen of the bonkbuster”. The Times… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'UK Gaza protests going ahead' and 'Romp in Peace, Jilly'
Stretched job centre staff struggling to get disabled people into work
Written by Phil Leake and Munaza Rafiq, a recent investigation revealed the challenges faced by job centre work coaches in finding suitable job opportunities for disabled individuals. According to work coaches interviewed by the BBC, it is especially difficult to secure employment for those with long-term health conditions requiring flexibility or additional support. An analysis… Continue reading Stretched job centre staff struggling to get disabled people into work
Snapchat users share fury at upcoming fees for Memories storage
Frustration among Snapchat users has intensified over the impending fees for storing old photos and videos on the platform. Many are expressing their discontent with the new charges, which were announced by the app’s parent company Snap in September. Users will now have to pay if they exceed five gigabytes of stored Memories. The decision… Continue reading Snapchat users share fury at upcoming fees for Memories storage
Modelling scams: How to spot warning signs and avoid being tricked
Judy Corker, a 79-year-old from Manchester, fell victim to a scam that cost her £500 under the guise of becoming a model. It all started innocently enough when she saw a social media ad calling for older models. The prospect of getting dolled up and possibly making some extra cash seemed exciting. Little did she… Continue reading Modelling scams: How to spot warning signs and avoid being tricked
'Housing shortage forced my family apart after sectarian attack'
A woman who was forced out of her home in June due to sectarian intimidation has expressed dissatisfaction with her temporary replacement housing, leading to a separation within her family. Briege Begley and her family resided at Westland Way in north Belfast for only three days before fleeing following what police identified as a sectarian… Continue reading 'Housing shortage forced my family apart after sectarian attack'
Cardiff University defends Kazakhstan campus amid concerns
Cardiff University recently unveiled its inaugural overseas campus in Kazakhstan, sparking some controversy. The new campus, Cardiff University Kazakhstan, located in the capital of Astana, has welcomed over 300 students for lectures. Despite concerns raised by the University and College Union (UCU) regarding Kazakhstan’s human rights record and the hasty implementation of the project, Vice… Continue reading Cardiff University defends Kazakhstan campus amid concerns