Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

BBC News political correspondents, Helen Catt and Lou Newton, report that women in England will soon have access to free emergency contraception from pharmacies. Currently, emergency contraception is available at no cost from most GPs and sexual health clinics, but the government states that obtaining it over the counter is subject to a “postcode lottery.”… Continue reading Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts

Marcus Johnson, a resident of Cwmbran, Torfaen, bought his first car on finance without realizing that a dealer received £1,650 in commission, a quarter of the total amount he borrowed. He expressed surprise at the revelation, stating that he was unaware of the existence of commission in the industry at the time of his purchase… Continue reading Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts

Shorter family court hearings 'encouraging', says minister

A government review has led to parents and children experiencing shorter family court hearings, which is seen as a positive development by a minister. The Ministry of Justice implemented a pilot scheme in certain courts to reduce delays and provide better support for victims of domestic abuse, resulting in a decrease in the average duration… Continue reading Shorter family court hearings 'encouraging', says minister

Newspaper headlines: PM urged to 'get tough with Trump' and police raid Quaker meeting

Accusations aimed at the Duke of Sussex by the chairwoman of Sentebale, an African charity he co-founded, have garnered media attention in several Sunday newspapers. Dr. Sophie Chandauka has spoken out, branding Prince Harry’s brand as “toxic”. Following a dispute between the charity’s trustees and Dr. Chandauka, Prince Harry resigned from the organization earlier this… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: PM urged to 'get tough with Trump' and police raid Quaker meeting

Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani contributes to the Letter from Africa series and is based in Abuja. Over the years, wealthy Nigerians have sent their children to prestigious British boarding schools, but now some of these institutions are establishing campuses in Nigeria. Charterhouse recently launched a primary school in Lagos, with plans to open a secondary school… Continue reading Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria

Forager's alarm after police visit over mushroom picking claims

An incident at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire has drawn attention after a woman, Louise Gather, claimed that police attempted to bar her from the park due to accusations of illegal mushroom foraging. Mrs. Gather stated that a police officer visited her at home with a community resolution report claiming she had been picking mushrooms illegally… Continue reading Forager's alarm after police visit over mushroom picking claims

Adolesence: Teenager dissects Netflix drama with worried parents

Fifteen-year-old Ben finds it uncomfortable discussing his sexual feelings with his parents, Sophie and Martin. The family, excluding Ben’s younger sister, gathers in the living room to analyze the popular Netflix series, Adolescence. The show revolves around 13-year-old Jamie, who is accused of murdering a female peer after being exposed to misogynistic online content and… Continue reading Adolesence: Teenager dissects Netflix drama with worried parents

Dungannon boxing club uniting diverse communities

Dungannon Boxing Club, founded in 1987 in a converted garage by Dee Jardine’s father, has evolved into a vital part of the community in Dungannon. Originally serving as a makeshift gym, the club now operates from its own premises on the outskirts of Dungannon town center. Dee Jardine now leads the club, emphasizing the importance… Continue reading Dungannon boxing club uniting diverse communities

Sentebale: Head of Africa charity brands Prince Harry's brand 'toxic'

The chair of the charity that Prince Harry stepped down from has criticized the prince’s brand as being “toxic”, which she claims has negatively impacted the organization. The charity, Sentebale, was co-founded by Prince Harry in 2006 to assist people in southern Africa living with HIV and AIDS. Dr. Sophie Chandauka, who serves as the… Continue reading Sentebale: Head of Africa charity brands Prince Harry's brand 'toxic'