Category: UK News

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) in England has expressed concerns about the safety of individuals with learning disabilities who are admitted to hospitals. A review by the watchdog has revealed “persistent and widespread” risks associated with hospital care for individuals with learning disabilities. The HSSIB stated that personnel are not equipped with the… Continue reading Hospitals fail people with learning disabilities, says watchdog

An investigation has suggested that the Covid-19 pandemic may have led to decreased brain health for people over the age of 50 in the UK. Over 3,000 volunteers completed annual questionnaires and online cognitive tests to determine differences in memory and other faculties. Regardless of Covid-19 infection, the results showed a decline. Experts said that… Continue reading Brain power dropped among over-50s during Covid-19 pandemic, study shows

Edinburgh Council is expected to announce a housing emergency, highlighting a “crisis” in both the public and private sectors. The motion, which will be tabled by the council’s housing convener, Jane Meagher, will reference the city’s record homelessness figures along with a severe shortage of social housing and rapidly-increasing private rental costs. The council said… Continue reading City of Edinburgh Council set to declare housing emergency

For the first time since the conflict with Israel began last month, British citizens have been allowed to leave Gaza. Although numbers were kept unspecified, UK passport holders were permitted to cross into Egypt via the Rafah crossing on Wednesday. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office stated that the route would only be open for “controlled… Continue reading Rafah crossing: First Britons leave Gaza but others face nervous wait

A man has been arrested and another is being sought by West Midlands Police after boxes of live mice were released into McDonald’s restaurants across Birmingham this week. Disturbing videos circulating on social media showed the rodents being released in branches in Star City, Perry Barr and Small Heath. The incidents are being treated as… Continue reading Birmingham McDonald's mice protest suspect arrested

The Celtic football club’s supporters group, the Green Brigade, has had their season tickets revoked indefinitely due to what the club calls a “serious escalation” of unacceptable behaviour. It comes after the group defied pleas by the club not to bring Palestinian flags to matches. The club has cited incidents such as the widespread use of… Continue reading Green Brigade fans' group says Celtic board are 'shaming the club'

After being acquitted of two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, Melesha O’Garro, better known as Lady Leshurr, has said that her “career has been ruined.” The rapper had been charged with assaulting her ex-girlfriend, Sidnee Hussein and Hussein’s partner at the time, Chante Boyea, in north-east London in October 2022. O’Garro claimed that… Continue reading Lady Leshurr says her career is ruined following assault case

The UK’s response to the Covid pandemic was hindered by a “toxic” and “macho” culture in Downing Street, according to a top official from the time. During her testimony at the Covid inquiry, former deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara accused the environment of having affected decision-making during the crisis. She argued that women were “looked… Continue reading 'Macho' culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says

Five Scottish council areas are set to experience school closures following further staff strikes by Unison. The industrial action comes as the dispute involves pupil support, cleaning, catering administration, and janitorial workers in schools and early year centres. Unison members in Dundee City, Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Angus, and Perth and Kinross will participate in the one-day… Continue reading More schools to shut in Scotland as further Unison strikes confirmed

The inquest into the death of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of England’s greatest footballers, has revealed that he died after an accidental fall at a nursing home where he was being cared for due to his dementia condition. The legend passed away at Macclesfield General Hospital aged 86 on 21 October. The hearing was conducted… Continue reading Sir Bobby Charlton died after fall, inquest hears