The funeral plan provider, Safe Hands, has faced a fraud inquiry after it collapsed, leaving thousands of people in the UK with lost savings. Almost 46,000 people had paid money into a fund dedicated to future funerary costs. However, following the business’s liquidation, pre-paid funerals may not be fulfilled, with some individuals having made payments… Continue reading Safe Hands: Fraud inquiry launched into collapsed funeral firm
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Fake designer logo factory raided in Manchester
Police in Manchester have shut down a badging factory that was creating fake designer logos to place on unbranded clothing. A raid early on Tuesday uncovered counterfeit stock with a value of around £800,000. The operation, on Knowsley Street, also found a significant amount of cannabis with an estimated street value of £2,500. The move… Continue reading Fake designer logo factory raided in Manchester
The NHS must modernise or die, Wes Streeting says
During his speech at the Labour Party conference, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting warned that the National Health Service must modernize or die. He explained that with an aging population and illnesses such as heart disease, dementia, and diabetes on the rise, the NHS is threatened with being “bankrupted.” Mr. Streeting promised that if Labour… Continue reading The NHS must modernise or die, Wes Streeting says
Schools and NHS caterers ‘must stop’ antibiotic overuse
Campaign groups have criticised UK hospital and school caterers for not doing enough to prevent farmers from overusing antibiotics in their animals which increases the risk of antibiotic resistance. After analysing 10 of the country’s largest caterers’ policies, health and welfare campaigners found that the lack of a ban has resulted in weak or absent… Continue reading Schools and NHS caterers ‘must stop’ antibiotic overuse
Joanna Simpson: Government blocks wife killer's automatic release
Robert Brown, a former British Airways captain who killed his wife with a claw hammer, will not be automatically released from prison in November as scheduled. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has blocked Brown’s release and referred the case to the Parole Board under public protection powers. Brown was convicted of manslaughter in 2010 after bludgeoning… Continue reading Joanna Simpson: Government blocks wife killer's automatic release
Higher rates punish low paid, says Bank's Swati Dhingra
Swati Dhingra, a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, has warned that higher interest rates could have a disproportionate impact on younger workers and low-income earners. Speaking to the BBC, she said that the economy had already slowed and that only 20% to 25% of the impact of interest rate hikes had… Continue reading Higher rates punish low paid, says Bank's Swati Dhingra
Never start vaping, says 12-year-old girl with lung damage
A 12-year-old girl from Belfast has spoken out about her experience with vaping after being hospitalised with a lung collapse. Sarah Griffin, who has asthma, had started vaping at the age of 9 and was using a 4,000-puff vape which contains nicotine. Her habit, coupled with a head cold, resulted in her being in a… Continue reading Never start vaping, says 12-year-old girl with lung damage
Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden on hair loss trauma
Amy Dowden, the renowned celebrity dancer of Strictly Come Dancing, has opened up about her experience with cancer treatment. She revealed that losing her hair to the treatment was so traumatic that she could not face herself in the mirror. The dancer from Caerphilly, Wales, said that she stopped brushing her hair due to the… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden on hair loss trauma
Sexual misconduct in NHS hospitals being ignored, nurses claim
Nurses in Welsh NHS hospitals have reported that the current sexual assault and rape reporting systems are failing. They have stated that these systems are virtually decriminalising abuse at work. The issue is creating an unsafe working environment for current and former nurses alike. The NHS Confederation for Wales has responded, stating that the protection… Continue reading Sexual misconduct in NHS hospitals being ignored, nurses claim
Afghanistan inquiry hears senior officers hid SAS killings
An independent inquiry focusing on alleged war crimes committed by the UK special forces in Afghanistan has brought to light a hidden agenda of murder undertaken by the SAS, according to sources. The inquiry has placed senior Special Air Service (SAS) officers under scrutiny due to suspicions of the “deliberate policy” of murder by the… Continue reading Afghanistan inquiry hears senior officers hid SAS killings