Category: UK News

A Welsh startup called Darogan Talent is working to slow the so-called “brain drain” of Welsh graduates who seek higher-paying jobs outside of Wales. Despite higher average wages in London, the cost of living is also significantly higher, which means that young people may actually be better off in Cardiff. Darogan has found that a… Continue reading University graduates may be better off staying in Wales, company says

Chatter concerning deadly robots that can climb trees and AI friends were amongst the topics discussed during an “in conversation” event between Elon Musk and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The event, held in central London at Lancaster House, followed a summit on artificial intelligence that had taken place earlier in the week. Musk is a… Continue reading Killer robots and work-free lives – Sunak quizzes Musk on AI future

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that a world-class education system is the key to allaying concerns about AI’s impact on jobs. Speaking after the UK’s first AI safety summit, Sunak said that the technology would improve the economy over the long term, and that new AI tools should be seen as co-pilots which… Continue reading AI summit: Education will blunt AI risk to jobs, says Rishi Sunak

After a week of inclement weather, communities across the British Isles are left reeling from the damage caused by Storm Ciarán. Southern England, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands have been worst-hit by Ciarán, with over 80 flood warnings still in place across the UK. While no UK deaths have been linked to the rain… Continue reading Storm Ciarán: Flooding and damage hits homes across UK

The Northern Ireland cervical screening review has been postponed, the procedure was due to start this week. Last month, it was reported that the smear test results of more than 17,000 women in the Southern Trust would be rechecked dating back to 2008. The Belfast Trust was due to examine the slides as part of… Continue reading Cervical cancer: Major review of cervical screening delayed

The handling of workers by Tata Steel has been labelled “shambolic” by employees at the UK’s largest steelworks. Approximately 25 union members protested near the Port Talbot plant in south Wales, following the revelation that up to 3,000 jobs could be at risk. Tata reportedly informed unions of its plans to end blast furnace production… Continue reading Tata: Unite protest over treatment of Port Talbot steelworkers

Glastonbury Festival’s ticket sale has been delayed by two weeks to be fair to customers whose registration has expired. A month ago, some older profiles were deleted, and several fans claimed they were unaware of the issue. In advance, customers must register their identities to purchase tickets as part of an anti-scalping system. The festival’s… Continue reading Glastonbury Festival ticket sale delayed by two weeks

Wales and the south of England have been battered by Storm Ciarán, which has caused heavy rainfall, flooding and fierce winds. The Met Office issued a yellow warning for the region, with winds of 102mph in Jersey. The storm has caused travel chaos, with Dover suspending all sailings. More than 300 schools were shut throughout… Continue reading Damage and disruption: Storm Ciarán in pictures

Following the heartbreaking tragedy of a father losing his partner and two children in a fire caused by a faulty e-bike battery, he is now calling for stricter regulations on these devices. Scott Peden, who was in a coma for four weeks after the blaze, lost his partner Gemma Germeney, aged 31, and their children… Continue reading Father 'dreads new life' after Cambridge e-bike fire tragedy

Heavy rainfall across parts of Northern Ireland has led to floods, with some rivers at all-time highs. Bus services in Downpatrick have been axed, and parts of Portadown are still affected, as rainfall accumulates in counties Down, Armagh, and Antrim. The Translink bus operator has suspended almost 10 buses in Downpatrick and said that the… Continue reading Flooding: Some Northern Ireland rivers 'still at an all-time high'