Category: UK News

A report commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and carried out by the Royal College of Surgeons, which highlights serious concerns regarding the working culture within their paediatric orthopaedic service unit, has been criticised by lawyers representing children who have developed long-term pain and injury following operations there. Over 700 cases linked to surgeon… Continue reading Great Ormond Street: Families criticise redacted surgeon report

George Baldock, a former defender for Sheffield United and a Greece international, has died at the age of 31. His body was discovered in the swimming pool of his home in Glyfada, southern Athens. Although police attempted to revive him, he could not be saved. Baldock had signed for the Greek team Panathinaikos in the… Continue reading George Baldock dies: Former Sheffield United defender found dead aged 31

The recent elimination of James Cleverly from the Conservative deputy leadership race came as a shock to many. Not only did he fail to garner enough votes to make it into the last two candidates, but he actually lost support. The reasons for this are unclear, with some speculating that Conservative MPs believed Cleverly had… Continue reading Chris Mason: What happens next after the shocking Conservative vote

Several UK newspapers are highlighting the surprising outcome of the Conservative leadership competition in their Thursday editions. The Metro, for example, states that the contest has moved towards the right and that hardliners Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick are now the main contenders after “favourite” James Cleverly was knocked out of the race. Meanwhile, the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: '£25bn tax bomb' and 'Tory fight veers right'

The UK government is preparing to launch an Employment Rights Bill that would extend paid and unpaid leave entitlements and remove limits on Statutory Sick Pay. Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, described the legislation as the “biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation.” The government said the bill would end the use… Continue reading Workers' rights: Sick pay and parental leave part of major overhaul

During a press conference ahead of the world premiere of Blitz, actress Saoirse Ronan stated that shooting the World War Two film felt “incredibly relevant” due to the conflicts going on around the world. Directed by Sir Steve McQueen, Blitz was primarily filmed in early 2023, around a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ronan… Continue reading Blitz: Saoirse Ronan's World War Two drama launches London Film Festival

Alison Steadman, who stars in Gavin and Stacey, has revealed that the cast were emotional during the final scenes of the TV programme. Steadman stated that after filming the last episode of the hit show, “90% of us were in tears.” Steadman recently spoke to the BBC One Show and revealed that everyone was dreading… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey cast 'in tears' as show wraps, says Alison Steadman

Dame Ann Gloag, co-founder of Stagecoach, has been cleared of human trafficking charges. She was accused by Police Scotland last year, along with three other people including her husband, of bringing people to Scotland under the guise of charity. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal (COPFS) announced that it would not be taking further proceedings… Continue reading Human trafficking charges against Stagecoach tycoon are dropped

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Kadi Bayoh, sister of Sheku Bayoh, has called for the scope of the ongoing public inquiry into her brother’s 2015 death to be expanded. Mr Bayoh died after being restrained by police in Kirkcaldy, Fife. The inquiry has been examining the case, focusing on the circumstances of Mr Bayoh’s death and whether race played a… Continue reading 'No closure' for family without wider inquiry into Bayoh death