Category: UK News

The Scottish government’s latest budget introduces a range of new taxes and adjustments, including levies on high-value homes and private jet travel, alongside changes to income tax rates. Finance Secretary Shona Robison highlighted that these spending plans are designed to support families and contribute to eliminating child poverty in Scotland. BBC Verify has analyzed the… Continue reading Who are the winners and losers from the Scottish budget?

Lying is a common behavior that ranges from harmless social fibs to more serious acts of deception. Many people engage in it regularly, often without reflecting on their motivations. The BBC series *The Traitors* revolves around contestants who are rewarded for convincing others to accept false narratives, with much of the suspense driven by the… Continue reading The Traitors: Why you lie more than you think and how it could harm you

Oscar Murphy, a 28-year-old diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of blood cancer, has recently become the first patient to receive a groundbreaking treatment on the NHS for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-cell ALL). Treated at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oscar described the therapy as both “fantastic” and “very sci-fi.” This innovative approach, known as CAR-T… Continue reading First leukaemia patient to get pioneering drug on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'

The leading stories on Wednesday’s front pages are dominated by US President Donald Trump’s message to protesters in Iran. Headlines in several major papers highlight Trump’s promise that “help is on its way,” which many interpret as the clearest indication yet that the US may be preparing some form of military intervention against Tehran. The… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Trump tells Iran 'help is on its way' and 'the rail deal'

School leaders have been cautioned that the education sector is facing significant financial constraints resulting in “painful cuts.” This message was conveyed in a letter from Ronnie Armour, the Department of Education’s top official, addressed to all schools. In his letter, Armour instructed headteachers to limit new staff appointments and reduce the use of substitute… Continue reading NI education: School heads warned of 'painful cuts' due to budget

A Welsh presenter has spoken out, insisting that swifter intervention by the UK government could have helped prevent more cases of deepfake sexual images created through the AI tool Grok. Jess Davies, an online safety advocate from Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan, revealed that explicit content depicting her was produced by Grok AI and… Continue reading Grok AI deepfake victim says UK government should have acted faster

The government has unveiled an ambitious plan for significant rail enhancements across northern England, aiming to stimulate the region’s economy over a decade after such proposals first emerged. Known as Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), this multibillion-pound initiative focuses on reducing travel times and increasing train frequency by upgrading existing lines, constructing new routes, and enhancing… Continue reading Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is currently weighing the possibility of joining a newly proposed Board of Peace for Gaza, an initiative spearheaded by US President Donald Trump. This board forms a central part of a 20-point plan designed by the White House to bring an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.… Continue reading Keir Starmer considers joining Donald Trump's Gaza peace board

The government has decided not to proceed with making digital identification mandatory for proving a right to work, according to information obtained by the BBC. While digital verification of a person’s eligibility to work will remain compulsory, individuals will not be required to present a digital ID specifically; alternative documents like passports will still be… Continue reading Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

Christopher Joell-Deshields, the suspended chief executive of Pride in London, is accused of obstructing a disciplinary inquiry into allegations of theft and bullying by failing to relinquish control over the organisation’s bank accounts and systems, according to documents filed in court. On Tuesday, Joell-Deshields appeared before London’s High Court facing claims that he has refused… Continue reading London Pride boss accused of “frustrating” theft investigation