Category: UK News

St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy in Boston, Lincolnshire, has become more than just a school for its students. Head teacher Mrs. Booth and her dedicated staff go beyond the call of duty, providing essential support to families who face issues beyond the classroom. The school is situated in one of the most impoverished… Continue reading Nearly half of schools give families financial help, teachers say

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed plans for a tech hub between Oxford and Cambridge to “kickstart economic growth and putting more money in people’s pockets”. Industry experts say the infrastructure will add up to £78bn to the UK’s economy within 10 years. Reeves will also announce a £55m investment into supplying an extra 30,000 electric… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Europe's Silicon Valley' and Strictly Wynne's apology

Peter Alexander was diagnosed with dementia in his late forties; a diagnosis he did not expect. The diagnosis meant he had to leave his job and adjust to a new way of life. Now, at the age of 56, Peter is passionate about tackling the stigma around the condition, which is commonly associated with elderly… Continue reading Early-onset dementia: I'm still the person I was after diagnosis at 49

Heathrow Airport’s third runway will be encouraged by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in an announcement on Wednesday in a move that will be seen as the initial stage of the process. It will coincide with revelations about wider growth plans to improve the economy. Although there will not be any public funds for the project announced… Continue reading Rachel Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion plans

It has been 20 years since a family of five lost their lives to a violent storm whilst attempting to flee their home on the island of South Uist. Archie and Murdina MacPherson, with their children Andrew, seven, and Hannah, five, as well as Murdina’s father Calum Campbell, set off in two cars in the… Continue reading Twenty years since family swept away in South Uist storm tragedy

The Welsh government’s decision to ban puberty blockers for under-18s who are questioning their gender identity was unlawful, claims Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price. The ban was introduced after evidence of the drugs’ long-term effects failed to convince an expert group of their safety. Price called for the decision to be reviewed, saying the government… Continue reading Welsh puberty blocker ban unlawful – Plaid MS

The Bishop of Liverpool, The Right Reverend Doctor John Perumbalath, has denied allegations of sexual assault after an investigation by Channel 4 News. Perumbalath has been accused of assaulting two women, with one allegedly having been assaulted in the diocese of Chelmsford on separate occasions between 2019 and 2023. A female bishop also claimed that… Continue reading Bishop of Liverpool denies sex assault allegations

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has announced that he will be taking time off from the show’s live tour as well as his other “public commitments”. The Welsh tenor cited his wellbeing as the reason for the break, which came just days after he apologised for an “inappropriate and unacceptable” comment he made at… Continue reading Wynne Evans to take time out of Strictly live tour

Liverpool Football Club has been accused of racial discrimination by a man who claims he was turned down for a job because of “unconscious bias” but the claim has been refuted by the club. Asad Farooq sued Liverpool FC after he was not selected for the post of First team operations officer, claiming his application… Continue reading Man suing Liverpool FC 'lost his cool' in email to HR – tribunal

New analysis has shown that a basket of healthy food costs more than double that of less healthy options. According to The Food Foundation, 1,000 calories of healthy food like fruits and vegetables costs £8.80, while the equivalent amount of less healthy food like ready meals and processed meats costs £4.30. The charity warns that… Continue reading Healthy food costs more than double less healthy options, analysis says