Category: UK News

In a move that marks the beginning of the end for one of the last remaining coal-fired power stations in the UK, parts of West Burton A power station in Nottinghamshire have been demolished. The event saw the destruction of two absorbers and a gas turbine. Construction of the power station dates back to as… Continue reading Drone captures power station demolition

For years, Mia has felt that she didn’t fit in, struggling to find a place to belong. Mia’s mother first sought help for her daughter when she was just five years old and had developed an exact ritual for each morning. Within months, she was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but both Mia and her… Continue reading ‘I just want to feel ordinary’ – Is the mental health system failing teens?

The new UK budget announcement has resulted in a decrease in private sector activity. A survey of businesses reveals that they have given a “thumb’s down” to the government’s decision to increase employer National Insurance contributions, leading to a 13-month low. The poor outlook, as reported by the Daily Mail, comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Business blames budget' and 'UK economy takes hit'

A growing number of parents and businesses are coming forward claiming to have lost money to former international footballer Natasha Harding, with up to 70 allegations now being made. It is believed that the total figure lost by all parties could be almost £70,000. The former Reading captain, who is one of Wales’ most capped… Continue reading Natasha Harding: former Wales football player faces fresh claims

A Welsh beauty business started by two sisters from their garage has grown into a worldwide operation that is worth millions. Sophie and Hannah Pycroft founded Spectrum Collections 10 years ago and it has sold over two million makeup brushes and accessories already in 2021, while the company generated its highest year of sales in… Continue reading Spectrum: Sisters build global beauty brand from garage in Barry

Charity shops across the UK are experiencing an increase in demand ahead of the festive period, as shoppers seek out bargains and sustainable alternatives. Charity shops are proving an attractive option for those looking to save money, with reports of a Versace handbag being sold for just £15, and even a TV being bought for… Continue reading Charity shops report rising Christmas demand in cost of giving crisis

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Homeowners on new-build estates in the West of England have criticised property management company FirstPort for raising service charges to cover the upkeep of communal areas while delivering a poor quality of service. Complaints have included FirstPort neglecting basic maintenance such as weeding and mowing grass as well as including questionable charges, such as “terrorism… Continue reading 'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees

The British medical community is divided over the role of physician associates (PAs) in the National Health Service (NHS). PAs have been in the NHS for 20 years, providing support to doctors by assessing patients and carrying out examinations. Their numbers have grown rapidly, from a few hundred three years ago to 3,500 now, as… Continue reading War on the wards – how staffing row has split NHS

Allison Pearson, a journalist for The Daily Telegraph, has spoken out about feeling “bullied and threatened” after Essex Police paid her a visit as part of an investigation into alleged incitement to racial hatred following a complaint from a member of the public relating to a social media post. Pearson told BBC Radio 4’s PM programme… Continue reading Allison Pearson felt 'bullied' in Essex Police probe