Category: UK News

On Wednesday, British horse racing will come to a halt in protest against the proposed tax increase on betting in the sport by the government. The British Horseracing Authority has rescheduled four meetings citing potential revenue loss amounting to millions and thousands of job losses as a result of the tax hike. This move is… Continue reading Horse racing strike: British racing in protest over proposed betting tax rise

The aftermath of the Angela Rayner controversy continues to reverberate throughout the political landscape. Various voices within the Labour party are now publicly sharing their opinions on the effectiveness of the government through official channels. The ongoing discourse surrounding this issue is causing unease within Downing Street, as they are eager for the situation to… Continue reading Early skirmishes in Labour race highlight government headache

Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace is taking legal action against the BBC regarding a data protection issue, as per court documents submitted to the High Court. The details of the case have not been disclosed publicly as of yet. Wallace was axed in July following the affirmation of more than 40 allegations concerning his behavior… Continue reading Gregg Wallace: Former MasterChef presenter launches legal action against BBC

The controversial decision to distribute the remaining wealth of the Jesus Army, a disgraced evangelical sect, has stirred up outrage. Legal documents obtained by the BBC show that individuals accused of child abuse within the Jesus Army may receive larger payouts than their victims. The organisation reportedly has £25m remaining, which it plans to divide… Continue reading Alleged Jesus Army child abusers could receive share of fortune

A new initiative in the UK is set to offer over 1,000 individuals suspected of dementia a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease. This test aims to revolutionize the diagnosis process by detecting biomarkers for proteins that accumulate in the brains of those with the condition. The test will complement traditional cognitive assessments using pen and… Continue reading Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis

Reports on Wednesday highlight Israel’s strike in Doha, with headlines from various sources focusing on different angles of the event. The Metro calls it “Netanyahu’s ‘judgement day’ for Hamas,” emphasizing the precise targeting of senior leadership. The Guardian’s headline describes it as an attack on Hamas chiefs in Qatar for ceasefire talks, noting six casualties… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Qatar fury' and 'Trump condemns Israeli air strike'

A potential change in contactless payment regulations could see the current £100 cap lifted, allowing for potentially unlimited transactions. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed giving banks and other providers the ability to set their own limits, which could mean the end of needing a four-digit PIN for card transactions. Since the introduction of… Continue reading Contactless card payments could become unlimited under new plans

Campaigners are raising concerns about the use of lifelong sentences by Scottish courts, warning that they could lead to “inhuman and degrading” treatment. Introduced almost 20 years ago, orders for lifelong restriction (OLRs) were meant to protect the public from serious sexual and violent offenders. However, human rights campaigners argue that OLRs are not serving… Continue reading Lifelong sentences can be 'inhuman and degrading', campaigners warn

The approaching budget has brought about new limitations on government department access to emergency funds at the Treasury. Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, informed her cabinet colleagues that only departments that have maximized savings will be considered for reserve funds from the Treasury’s £9bn Reserve. Recently, these funds have been used for public sector pay raises… Continue reading Rachel Reeves tightens departmental spending ahead of budget

Conservationists have issued a warning that rare wildlife habitats are at risk of being irreversibly damaged by the development of large solar farms. Gwent Wildlife Trust highlighted the negative impact of the Llanwern Solar Farm, one of the UK’s largest solar farms built on Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), on bird, bat, and insect… Continue reading Solar farms threaten rare wildlife, say nature campaigners