Category: UK News

The number of private renters with children living in damp homes has nearly doubled since the pandemic began, according to BBC analysis of the English Housing Survey. The proportion has increased from 1 in 14 households before Covid-19 to 1 in 7 in the 2022-2023 period. Across all types of tenure, it is estimated that… Continue reading More children living in damp rental homes in England, figures say

An independent report has found no evidence of a significant increase in youth suicides at a gender identity clinic in London. Claims to the contrary were made by campaigners following new restrictions on puberty-blocking drugs at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust in 2020. Professor Louis Appleby, a suicide researcher and psychiatry professor at the… Continue reading Review says puberty blocker curb has not led to suicide rise

Shane Lowry has taken the lead at The Open at Royal Troon, two shots ahead of his closest rivals as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland was eliminated from the tournament in blustery conditions. Lowry, who won the title in 2019, shot a two-under 69 to go seven under overall, thanks to a 20-foot birdie on… Continue reading The Open 2024: Shane Lowry sets pace as Tiger Woods bows out at Royal Troon

Leeds was hit by violent disorder on Thursday, which led to five arrests in the Harehills area. Videos on social media show crowds of people in the streets, and a police car was flipped over while a bus was later set on fire. The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, spoke about the issue and mentioned that… Continue reading Leeds: Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visits city after unrest

Healthcare systems across the UK have been affected by a global IT outage that has led to numerous appointments being cancelled. Doctors and pharmacists have been unable to access digital patient records and prescriptions cannot be sent to pharmacies. Dr Jess Harvey, who works at Much Wenlock & Cressage Medical Practice in Shropshire, has called for… Continue reading Crowdstrike IT outage: Doctor calls for kindness during chaos

Former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells was alleged to have made comments inferring that sub-postmasters were stealing money, according to former Postal Affairs Minister, Jo Swinson. Swinson testified in court that Vennells admitted “some of the people are lovely people, but clearly some of them are actually just at it.” Swinson also accused Vennells of… Continue reading Postmasters had fingers in the till, minister told

Enzo Fernandez, a 23-year-old Chelsea FC star has been found guilty of failing to identify the driver of a Porsche that allegedly ran a red light in Carmarthenshire. The Argentine footballer was charged with withholding information from Dyfed-Powys Police on December 27, 2023. Chelsea’s Premier League midfielder was declared guilty in absentia during a hearing… Continue reading Enzo Fernandez: World Cup and Chelsea FC star guilty after driving offence

A global IT outage has hit the UK, with healthcare services and transportation infrastructure affected. GPs have struggled to access online records systems, causing issues with online bookings, while pharmacy services, including access to prescriptions, were also impacted. Long queues at airports and some TV channels going off air were also consequences of the outage.… Continue reading GPs, pharmacies and airports in UK affected by IT outage

Andrew Malkinson, who served 17 years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit, has claimed that he knows “at least half a dozen people” who could be exonerated if their cases were reviewed. The failures of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) have come under scrutiny after an independent review found that Malkinson was… Continue reading Andrew Malkinson: Other prisoners could be freed by case reviews

Much of the United Kingdom is set for the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures are expected to reach 25 to 30 Celsius on Friday, with the potential for 31C in south-east England. This warm spell follows a cooler start to July, which has seen temperatures dip 2C below the average, making… Continue reading Hottest day of the year so far?