South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has been criticized for tolerating sexual harassment and domestic abuse outside of work in a recent report that investigated the culture of the service. The probe was launched following allegations of abusive behavior and sexism towards employees. The report also indicated “serious deficiencies” in the service after surveying more… Continue reading Fire service tolerated sexual harassment – report
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The longest-ever NHS strike: What you need to know as junior doctors walk out
Today marks the beginning of the longest NHS strike in history as junior doctors participate in a six-day walkout. Nearly half of the doctor workforce in the NHS are expected to take part in the stoppage across England from 7:00 a.m. NHS officials fear the strike will severely impede routine services in some areas. The… Continue reading The longest-ever NHS strike: What you need to know as junior doctors walk out
Birmingham floods: Driver and child rescued from river by man
Liam Stych, a rescuer who saved a woman and her child from a submerged car during flooding, insists he is not a hero. The incident took place in Hall Green, Birmingham, where Mr Stych managed to secure the car to a bridge to stop it from being washed away. The West Midlands Police confirmed that… Continue reading Birmingham floods: Driver and child rescued from river by man
Supermarkets have busiest Christmas since 2019, says Kantar
New industry figures suggest that supermarkets experienced the busiest Christmas period since before the pandemic. According to research firm Kantar, customers made 488 million grocery trips in the four weeks leading up to 24 December, with £13.7bn passing through the tills. This impressive performance came as food price inflation decreased to 6.7% in December –… Continue reading Supermarkets have busiest Christmas since 2019, says Kantar
Storm Henk: Hundreds of flood warnings in place and rail disruption continues
Strong winds and heavy rain from Storm Henk have caused significant travel disruption across the UK. Flood warnings were issued in many parts of the country, and there were reports of power outages, travel disruption, and flooding. A flood alert was announced for Billing Aquadrome, a Northamptonshire leisure park, which warned of a danger to… Continue reading Storm Henk: Hundreds of flood warnings in place and rail disruption continues
Human trafficking: One conviction under NI 'paying for sex' law
Northern Ireland’s law, which criminalises the purchase of sexual services, has only resulted in one conviction since its implementation in 2015, according to new figures. Introduced to combat human trafficking in the region, the legislation is facing calls for a review, including how it is enforced. Between 2018 and 2023, the data shows 75 arrests,… Continue reading Human trafficking: One conviction under NI 'paying for sex' law
Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies
Camila Batmanghelidjh, founder of the Kids Company charity and a campaigner for social justice, passed away on her 61st birthday. Her charity provided support for up to 36,000 disadvantaged and vulnerable inner-city children and young people in South London. Born in Iran, Batmanghelidjh arrived in England when she was 12 years old and gained a… Continue reading Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies
Music consumption grows but new acts are being squeezed out
In 2023, demand for music continued to rise as vinyl sales increased for the 16th straight year, while a record-breaking 179.6 billion songs were streamed. The year also saw seven of the top 10 singles recorded by female artists, the highest figure since records began. Leading the pack was Miley Cyrus, whose break-up anthem “Flowers”… Continue reading Music consumption grows but new acts are being squeezed out
No exam help for pupils in Raac schools, says government
The UK government has refused to provide extra help or make changes to exams and assessments for pupils affected by school closures due to dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). Since September, students in England have been unable to access design and technology work rooms, laboratories and other specialist spaces due to Raac. The material,… Continue reading No exam help for pupils in Raac schools, says government
Red Sea attacks could push up prices, UK firms warn
The ongoing conflict in the Red Sea is causing serious disruption to global shipping and threatening to drive up prices for businesses and consumers. Attacks on commercial vessels by the Houthi group, which has links to Hamas, have led many of the world’s largest shipping companies to divert vessels around the Cape of Good Hope,… Continue reading Red Sea attacks could push up prices, UK firms warn