Category: UK News

A shake-up in the UK’s veterinary sector may be on the horizon, with British vets potentially facing price caps on medicines, prescriptions, and other services such as cremations. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been delving into the industry to investigate whether a lack of competition has been driving prices upwards. Research from the… Continue reading Vets may face caps on charges for prescriptions and cremations

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Robbie Meredith, BBC News NI education and arts correspondent, reported that a mother with a 13-year-old son who has a severe heart condition is advocating for nurses to remain in special schools. The mother emphasized that having a nurse at school is crucial and life-saving for her son, Colin. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is… Continue reading Special schools: Mum's plea for son's school to keep 'life-saving' nurse

Bethan Lewis, BBC Wales’ Education and family correspondent, reported that planned strike action at Cardiff University has been halted following an assurance that there will be no mandatory job losses for the current year. A deal was agreed upon by University and College Union (UCU) members after a special meeting between the unions and university… Continue reading Cardiff University strikes called off as job cuts paused

Luxury department store Harrods has revealed that it has been the victim of a cyber attack, joining a growing list of retailers facing similar incidents. The company has taken action by restricting internet access at its various locations in response to the attempted breach of its systems. Despite this setback, Harrods has stated that its… Continue reading Harrods latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack

Health experts are pushing for immediate government action to safeguard the nutritional needs of babies and children by regulating the baby food market and limiting exposure to unhealthy, sugar-laden food. The Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) emphasized the need for stronger regulations following a BBC Panorama investigation that discovered deficiencies in key nutritional requirements in baby… Continue reading Campaigners call for urgent action over unhealthy baby food

In West Yorkshire, firefighters are currently working to extinguish a moorland blaze that spans 1.2 miles (2km) long. The fire erupted near Oldham Road in Ripponden around 12:15 BST, according to the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS). The exact cause of the blaze is unknown at this time, and smoke can be seen… Continue reading Firefighters tackle mile-long moorland blaze near Ripponden

Abigail Taylor from BBC News NI reports that the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror officers are launching an investigation into online videos featuring rap trio Kneecap advocating for the death of British MPs and expressing support for Hamas and Hezbollah. The trio, hailing from west Belfast, faced backlash after footage from a November 2023 gig surfaced, where… Continue reading Kneecap: Counter terrorism police investigating Kneecap videos

Ethel Caterham of Surrey has recently become the oldest person in the world, reaching the remarkable age of 115 and 253 days. The title was passed to Ethel following the passing of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, who was 116 years old. Ethel, who resides in a care home in Lightwater, was born on… Continue reading Surrey woman, 115, becomes world’s oldest person

A man under trial for the controversial felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree along Hadrian’s Wall claims to have been set up as part of an ongoing feud. The tree, which had stood as a cherished landmark for over a century, was cut down in a “moronic mission” in the early hours of September… Continue reading Sycamore Gap accused told police he was framed in feud, jury hears