Online overtakes TV in survey of news habits

According to research from UK broadcast regulator Ofcom, online sources have surpassed traditional television as the most popular place for news among UK citizens. Of the respondents surveyed, 71% stated they used online services for news, while television news bulletins garnered 70%. Online sources and social media both saw growth since last year, rising from… Continue reading Online overtakes TV in survey of news habits

Emily Maitlis says Prince Andrew 'lost respect' after interview

Emily Maitlis, the journalist who interviewed Prince Andrew in the infamous Newsnight segment about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, says that while the Duke of York “lost respect” after the interview, Epstein’s victims did not receive closure. Speaking to BBC News, Maitlis warned there is “unfinished business” and that it’s not a… Continue reading Emily Maitlis says Prince Andrew 'lost respect' after interview

No further pensioner support over winter fuel, No 10 says

The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has decided against providing any further help to pensioners who have lost their winter fuel payment. The cut to the benefit was discussed in a cabinet meeting where it was agreed that tough financial decisions were necessary to repair the economy. The move has caused concern among unions and… Continue reading No further pensioner support over winter fuel, No 10 says

Why Kate's personal video marks strikingly different approach

The recent health update about the Princess of Wales took a strikingly different approach than what one would expect. Instead of a traditional press release or a statement delivered to the camera, a personal video was released. The video is highly emotional and features harvest colours, giving off an almost melancholic tone as Catherine walks… Continue reading Why Kate's personal video marks strikingly different approach

Kate says she has completed chemotherapy treatment

In a recently released video by Kensington Palace, the Princess of Wales has revealed that she has completed her course of chemotherapy. The highly personal video shows a visibly relieved Catherine, who had earlier revealed in March that she was undergoing cancer treatment, largely withdrawing from public engagements throughout the year as a result. Although… Continue reading Kate says she has completed chemotherapy treatment

Kate releases message after completing chemo treatment

A video message released by Kensington Palace has revealed that Catherine, Princess of Wales, has finished her chemotherapy treatment and is now concentrating on remaining “cancer free”. The princess had announced she was receiving cancer treatment in March earlier this year and has been away from public eye for the most part of the year.… Continue reading Kate releases message after completing chemo treatment

Covid inquiry: NHS was 'creaking at seams' when pandemic hit

At the start of the third stage of the Covid public inquiry, which is investigating healthcare during the pandemic, lawyers claimed that the NHS was already “creaking at the seams” before the virus arrived. The inquiry is investigating the state of the healthcare system prior to the pandemic and how it managed during the outbreak.… Continue reading Covid inquiry: NHS was 'creaking at seams' when pandemic hit

The moment an Airbus Beluga arrives at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport witnessed an unusual arrival on Monday when the Airbus Beluga took to the runway. Dubbed the “world’s strangest-looking plane” due to its resemblance to the famous breed of whale, the Beluga landed at 11:04, having reportedly been sent from Toulouse to deliver spare parts to repair a British Airways plane that has been… Continue reading The moment an Airbus Beluga arrives at Heathrow Airport

Afghan embassy in London to close after Taliban sacks staff

The Taliban government has caused the Afghan embassy in London to close by dismissing its staff, leading to its shutdown by the end of September as requested by the UK government. The mission was previously staffed by officials appointed during the pre-Taliban Islamic Republic of Afghanistan government. The Afghan ambassador to the UK, Zalmai Rassoul,… Continue reading Afghan embassy in London to close after Taliban sacks staff