MPs have voted in favour of a new bill that will make it illegal to sell cigarettes to anyone who is currently aged 15 or younger in the UK. The proposal, which was originally put forward by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government, was taken up by the opposition Labour Party when earlier legislation expired… Continue reading MPs back plans for phased smoking ban
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More single women and female couples having IVF
A report from the fertility regulator shows that the number of single women and female couples undergoing IVF or artificial insemination has risen over the past decade in the UK. The number of single women having treatment, including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), has increased from 1,400 in 2012 to 4,800 in 2022 while the number of… Continue reading More single women and female couples having IVF
Cheshire mother of child hidden in drawer from birth jailed
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New drone activity reported near Suffolk and Norfolk US airbases
Around 60 members of the British military have been sent to assist the US Air Force in searching for drones that have been spotted near their bases. There have been multiple sightings of unmanned aerial vehicles in the proximity of RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell, which are located in Suffolk and Norfolk. A… Continue reading New drone activity reported near Suffolk and Norfolk US airbases
Storm Conall to bring more rain to southern England and Wales
A new storm, named Conall, is set to hit southern parts of the UK, adding to the destruction caused in the wake of Storm Bert. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for heavy rain for several areas in southern England and Wales from 22:00 GMT on Tuesday until 12:00 GMT on Wednesday. Conall… Continue reading Storm Conall to bring more rain to southern England and Wales
Sara Sharif's father 'controlling the narrative', jury told
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Vauxhall owner Stellantis to close Luton plant putting 1,100 jobs at risk
Stellantis, the parent company of various automotive brands such as Citroen, Peugeot, Vauxhall and Fiat, has announced plans to cease van production at its site in Luton, putting over 1,100 jobs in jeopardy in line with the ongoing push for EV transition in the UK. The company plans to merge its electric vehicle sites into… Continue reading Vauxhall owner Stellantis to close Luton plant putting 1,100 jobs at risk
Mum pays tribute to 'beautiful' girl who died on M5
The mother of a young lady who passed away after escaping a police vehicle on the M5 has paid tribute to her “beautiful daughter”. Tamzin Hall, 17, from Wellington, Somerset, tragically died after being hit by a car under the acute care of Avon and Somerset Police between junction 25 at Taunton and 24 at… Continue reading Mum pays tribute to 'beautiful' girl who died on M5
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headline”>Starmer accuses government of “reckless” Brexit negotiations Sir Keir Starmer criticizes the government’s handling of Brexit negotiations, calling them “reckless.” 1 Oct 2024 Politics Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More
John Tinniswood: World's oldest man dies aged 112 in Southport
The family of John Alfred Tinniswood, the world’s oldest living man, has confirmed that he has passed away at the age of 112. Mr Tinniswood died on Monday at the Southport care home where he was living. The Liverpool football fan became the world’s oldest living man in April this year. His family said his… Continue reading John Tinniswood: World's oldest man dies aged 112 in Southport