Category: UK News

The British government has repeatedly failed to act on official warnings about a website that promotes suicide and has been linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK, according to an investigation by the BBC. The forum, which cannot be named here, is accessible to anyone online, including children. Although multiple warnings were given… Continue reading 'Failure to act' on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths

The UK banking industry’s cap on bonuses is set to be lifted as part of the country’s overhaul of its financial rules following Brexit. The announcement confirms last year’s proposal by former Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, to make London more attractive for business. The regulator plans to remove the cap on bonuses on October 31, in… Continue reading Cap on bankers' bonuses to be scrapped

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Emergency services in Cardiff are currently conducting a search and rescue operation after reports of a man shouting for help in the River Taff. The Wood Street entrance to the city center was temporarily closed in both directions earlier today but has since reopened. Cardiff Bus has also announced several diversions in place. A college… Continue reading Cardiff: River Taff rescue attempt ongoing at Principality Stadium

Reports have emerged that the UK’s job market is showing signs of weakening as businesses cope with the impact of increasing prices and high interest rates. Unemployment has risen to 4.2%, up from 4% in the March-to-May quarter, but remains at the same level as last month. The economic picture in the UK has been… Continue reading Job figures show signs of labour market weakening

Over the weekend, heavy rainfall led to flooding across Derbyshire, resulting in the evacuation of about 1,700 homes. Storm Babet hit the UK on Friday and caused many areas, including Nottinghamshire, to break its daily rainfall record for October last week. According to the county council, about 200 roads were closed at various times due… Continue reading Derbyshire: Flooding led to 1,700 evacuations, council says

The UK government is to terminate contracts with 50 hotels that are currently being used to house migrants as part of plans to reduce the UK’s reliance on hotels as an accommodation source for asylum seekers. Robert Jenrick, the UK’s immigration minister, is set to formally announce on Tuesday that hotel contracts will be cancelled… Continue reading Government to close 50 migrant hotels

Starting from tomorrow, hundreds of thousands of UK taxpayers are going to see their wages boosted by 10%. This is because their employer supports the Real Living Wage scheme. The Living Wage Foundation has stated that the rise is a “lifeline” for those on low wages, but the British Chambers of Commerce claims there is… Continue reading Workers on voluntary Real Living Wage see 10% pay rise

A recent study conducted by the University of Glasgow on former rugby players’ brains revealed that those who played for extended periods were more prone to developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries and concussions. In total, 31 donated brains were analysed, with 21 displaying evidence of the… Continue reading Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury – study

Rhod Gilbert, a Welsh comedian, has received his first clear cancer scan since undergoing treatment. In July, the 55-year-old announced that he had the disease and was being treated at Cardiff’s Velindre Cancer Centre. He had surgery for metastatic cancer in his head and neck, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Rhod had been raising money… Continue reading Rhod Gilbert: First clear cancer scan for Welsh comedian