Category: UK News

Patients in the UK suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have complained about the shortage of medication needed to treat their condition, which began roughly a year ago. While the UK government promised that shortages were going to end by December 2023 when it issued a patient safety alert over the problem in September… Continue reading ADHD medication shortage: ‘We’re rationing meds to get by’

In a bid to keep the memory of her son Fergus alive, Ruth had long been searching for a tree with special meaning to plant in his memory. Fergus tragically died from cancer when he was just 12 years old, and Ruth wanted a tribute to her son that would also draw attention to the… Continue reading Sycamore Gap sapling gifted in memory of boy with cancer

The cruise ship Villa Vie Residences has been docked in Belfast for over five months, after it arrived to be outfitted on May 30th. Initially, the ship was due to depart four months ago, however, repairs were needed and it was subsequently held up in the Northern Irish port. The lengthy delay has left passengers… Continue reading Belfast cruise: Could the stranded ship be ready to leave?

AI-Enabled Fraud Poses Risks to Companies The use of artificial intelligence to perpetrate CEO fraud is becoming increasingly prevalent, and companies are being urged to be on their guard. Reports of AI-generated scams have been on the rise, and it is becoming a growing concern. One case in Hong Kong highlighted the potential risks after… Continue reading Can Joe Tidy's AI clone fool his colleagues?

Multiple women who previously worked for Mohamed Al Fayed when he owned London’s Harrods department store have said Doctor Ann Coxon, who worked for Fayed, carried out unnecessary sexual health tests during medical consultations. A woman known as Kate said she told Dr Coxon the test was not necessary since she wasn’t sexually active, however,… Continue reading Doctor denies carrying out 'intrusive' STI tests for Fayed

A cyber attack caused disruption for commuters in the UK when past terrorism messages appeared on people’s wi-fi connected devices. Public wi-fi services were suspended at 19 railway stations managed by Network Rail on Wednesday. British Transport Police (BTP) arrested an employee of Network Rail’s wi-fi provider, Global Reach Technologies, on suspicion of computer misuse… Continue reading Man arrested over rail station wi-fi terror messages cyber hack

Seven Metropolitan Police officers have been accused of illegally accessing confidential files pertaining to the Sarah Everard case and will face a gross misconduct hearing next month. Wayne Couzens, a Met officer, had kidnapped, raped, and murdered Sarah Everard in 2021 as she was returning home from a friend’s house in Clapham, south London. Five… Continue reading Met officers accused of gross misconduct over Sarah Everard case

Following the discovery of Nicola Bulley’s body, her partner has spoken out against the online obsession with her disappearance, describing it as a “monster” that spiraled out of control. In an interview with the BBC, Paul Ansell revealed the family initially thought the online interest was a positive thing, as it could have helped keep the case in… Continue reading Nicola Bulley online obsession became 'monster', family says

Boris Johnson’s upcoming memoir, Unleashed, is making headlines as the Daily Mail reveals that the former prime minister attempted a “last ditch” effort to persuade Prince Harry not to leave the UK with Meghan Markle. The Daily Telegraph also covers this topic, highlighting Johnson’s “manly pep talk” with the Duke of Sussex during a UK-Africa… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Johnson's 'pep talk' with Harry and Treasury rethinks non-dom plan

The British Podcast Awards’ Hall of Fame recently welcomed Just One Thing, the podcast hosted by the late Dr Michael Mosley. Dr Mosley popularised the 5:2 diet, a form of intermittent fasting, and Just One Thing presents scientifically proven tips to improve health and change lives. Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, Dr Mosley’s wife, accepted the… Continue reading Dr Michael Mosley honoured at the British Podcast Awards: