Category: UK News

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has suggested a ban on baby milk price promotions should be lifted in order to help parents avoid paying over-inflated prices for formula. The watchdog’s interim report into the sector called for a shake-up, particularly for parents who struggle to pay for baby milk formula. The report suggested removing… Continue reading Baby milk discount ban should be lifted, watchdog says

Moving from a diverse city to a rural town can be a daunting experience for young people who identify as black or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Nyarai, a 16-year-old originally from London, shared her experience of being called “exotic” after moving to Carmarthenshire, a predominantly white area in Wales. She said, “I would walk down… Continue reading Racism: Young people on being diverse in rural areas of Wales

Neil Crossley, a 60-year-old man from Barnsley, was so worried about his father-of-the-bride speech that he forgot something crucial during his daughter’s wedding ceremony – walking his daughter down the aisle. Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield, Mr. Crossley said, “I was thinking, nothing can go wrong with this part…Little did I know what was about… Continue reading Barnsley bride's father accidentally forgets her for aisle walk

Buckingham Palace has announced that the Princess of Wales will attend Remembrance events in London this weekend. She is set to attend both the Sunday service at the Cenotaph and the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday evening. The princess has been gradually returning to public royal duties after receiving cancer… Continue reading Princess of Wales to attend Remembrance events

The increase in National Insurance (NI) Contributions for employers, announced in last week’s Budget, has forced toy shop chain The Entertainer to abandon plans to launch two new stores. The move has also led to the head office’s recruitment operations being suspended, according to Chief Executive Andrew Murphy. Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer have also… Continue reading The Entertainer axes new shops after Budget tax rise

Milena Sanchez shocked fans and co-hosts last year when she suddenly left her role on the popular podcast The Receipts after seven years. In an interview with BBC Newsbeat, Sanchez revealed that quitting was a difficult choice, but her mental health had deteriorated to the point where she couldn’t continue. In January, her former co-hosts,… Continue reading Milena Sanchez returns to podcasting after quitting The Receipts

Debbie McCrudden was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2014 and was immediately asked whether she planned to have children. Though she knew she wanted children, the diagnosis made her fear the unknown. This diagnosis made Debbie afraid to leave the house and be alone. Epilepsy affects about 22,000 people in Northern Ireland, and most people with… Continue reading 'Fear of epileptic seizures didn't stop me having children'

The decision by Glasgow City Council to place large stickers, which in some cases are covering the names of the deceased, has been criticized by visitors to cemeteries in the Scottish city. The warning labels reportedly state that the stone has failed safety standards after inspection. However, the council has justified the decision as a… Continue reading Anger at 'disrespectful' warning labels on Glasgow gravestones

For the first time, the boss of Harrods, Michael Ward, has apologised over the allegations of sexual abuse surrounding the late Mohamed Al Fayed, its former owner. Speaking to the BBC at Harrods’ HQ, Ward stated: “I am very dreadfully sorry for what has happened with Al Fayed.” An internal review is being carried out… Continue reading Harrods boss Michael Ward 'dreadfully sorry' for Al Fayed abuse

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, has accused “those in positions of authority” of creating a “dangerous narrative” about the 2022 shooting of black Londoner Chris Kaba. Sir Mark said that by focusing on Kaba’s ethnicity, they had generated “rumour and innuendo” which could “embolden those who work against the public”. Among those to… Continue reading Chris Kaba shooting claims fuelled 'dangerous narrative', police chief says