Category: UK News

Peers in opposition to assisted dying are raising concerns about a bill seeking to legalize it in England and Wales, as the proposed legislation is set to be debated in Parliament once again. The House of Lords is preparing for a two-day discussion on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Advocates are calling… Continue reading Assisted dying bill to be debated in House of Lords

According to teaching unions speaking to the BBC, schools are facing increasing challenges as more children enter reception without crucial skills like speaking in full sentences or independent toileting abilities. Results from a survey of over 1,000 primary school teachers in England indicate that a third of teachers have at least five children in their… Continue reading More school-starters missing key skills like toilet training, teachers say

Ed Sheeran is back with his eighth album, facing pressure after his last two records, Subtract and Autumn Variations, did not meet commercial expectations. The subdued and introspective nature of these albums, which delved into personal topics like death and illness, left Sheeran with something to prove. His new record, Play, starts off with an… Continue reading Ed Sheeran's cross-cultural album Play: Can the pop star reclaim his crown?

} Elisabeth Ketelsen, who is 82, is an active person, still swimming in international events – she has broken world records for her age group. But in 2022, she discovered a lump in her breast. “I saw the doctor on Monday – on the following Thursday I had mammography and a biopsy and from then… Continue reading What the NHS can learn from the country that boosted cancer survival

Several newspapers are covering the latest developments surrounding the assassination of conservative US activist Charlie Kirk. The Sun features a photo released by the FBI of a “person of interest” in the case with the headline “Face of evil”. The paper alleges that the bullet used in the assassination was engraved with “transgender and anti-fascist… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Face of evil' and Mandelson 'finally sacked'

A former judge has expressed his deep disappointment at the delay in implementing new legislation to address the issue of hate crimes in Northern Ireland. Desmond Marrinan, who had recommended strengthening the laws five years ago, highlighted the alarming rise in racially-motivated attacks, with police figures reaching record levels since the start of recording in… Continue reading Hate crime: Former judge 'greatly disappointed' by law delay

In order to maintain a sufficient supply of blood, the Welsh Blood Service is calling on sixth form students to become donors. With an aging population contributing to a decrease in regular blood donations, just 3% of the population currently donates regularly, and only 15% of those under 30 donate at all. To combat this… Continue reading Welsh young people urged to donate blood and join stem cell registry

During a seven-year period, Scotland’s largest children’s psychiatric hospital faced accusations of staff cruelty, with no official regulator conducting inspections. Skye House in Glasgow saw visits from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland between 2017 and 2024, but without enforcement powers, no action was taken. It was only after patients revealed a culture of cruelty… Continue reading No inspections for seven years at cruelty claim children's unit

Jonathan Geddes reported on a heartwarming story of a Scottish couple, Michelle and John Wylie, who found an unexpected guest in their wedding photos. The mysterious man in a dark suit had puzzled the couple and their guests for years, as no one could identify him. However, thanks to the help of an internet sleuth,… Continue reading The Ayrshire wedding crasher mystery solved after four years

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is currently facing scrutiny regarding his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US, following Mandelson’s dismissal due to his associations with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Labour peer was let go after emails emerged showing his supportive messages to Epstein during the… Continue reading Starmer facing fresh questions after Mandelson sacking