Category: UK News

Four fathers of boys with severe learning disabilities have spoken about the difficulties and challenges they face in looking after their sons. Each of the four boys has a diagnosis of autism and a severe learning disability which can lead to difficult and harmful behavior towards themselves and others. In many cases, the fathers become… Continue reading Spotlight: Dads whose sons have complex needs speak out

The first day of the Conservative Party conference has been dominated by a row over comments made by leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch, in which she suggested that maternity pay had “gone too far”. However, Badenoch later claimed that she had been “misrepresented” and that she believes in maternity pay. Her comments were actually aimed at… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch maternity pay comments spark Tory row

Thames Valley Police have opened a murder investigation following the death of an elderly man after he was assaulted in Slough. The 82-year-old victim was attacked at the junction of Stoke Road and Elliman Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. He was transported to a nearby hospital with critical injuries and then died on Sunday morning. Two… Continue reading Slough: Murder investigation launched after man, 82, dies

The first celebrity has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2024 after two couples faced the first dance-off of the season. Three-time Olympic champion Tom Dean and his partner Nadiya Bychkova performed their cha cha to Boogie Wonderland by Earth, Wind and Fire, but unfortunately fell short to popstar Toyah Willcox and her partner Neil… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing result: Tom Dean and Toyah Willcox face first dance-off

Severe weather in the form of yellow wind and rain warnings rocked Devon and Cornwall, causing disruption across a range of events, rail services, and attractions. Reports confirmed that the Torbay half marathon and 10km (6.2 miles) races were called off over concerns of safety, along with the closure of several tourist sites for the… Continue reading Train disruption as wind and rain batter Devon and Cornwall

As the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham draws to a close, Rishi Sunak has urged the party to unite behind whoever succeeds him as leader. Speaking to members at the conference, Sunak said the party must “end the division, the backbiting, the squabbling.” He also encouraged members not to “nurse old grudges” but to “build… Continue reading Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech as leader

The Gambling Commission conducted an inquiry in the summer with regards to some members of the Conservative party placing bets over the date of the general election. Among those questioned was former deputy prime minister, Sir Oliver Dowden. However, the inquiry only sought to gather information and did not investigate Sir Oliver’s own involvement in… Continue reading Oliver Dowden questioned over alleged election gambling

Lord Mervyn King, the former head of the Bank of England, has claimed that the institution’s prolonged period of low interest rates was the cause of record high inflation in the country. Speaking ahead of next month’s Budget on BBC Radio Four’s Broadcasting House, King did acknowledge that inflation is now under control, but was… Continue reading Interest rates too low for too long, says ex-Bank of England boss Lord Mervyn King

Alaa Ghalayini, a British woman who fled Lebanon due to the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, says that she feels guilty and terrible for leaving her husband behind with their life in Beirut. The 28-year-old woman is nearly two months pregnant with her first child. She appeared exhausted when she landed at London’s Heathrow Airport… Continue reading Pregnant British woman who fled Lebanon feels 'helpless'

Kemi Badenoch, a candidate in the race for the next UK Conservative Party leader, has argued that the government should leave people’s lives alone by interfering less and reducing regulatory burdens. Speaking on Times Radio, Badenoch stated that she considered statutory maternity pay a function of tax, calling it “excessive”, although she did not state… Continue reading Maternity pay has gone too far, says Kemi Badenoch