Category: UK News

The medical charity LIVES, based in Lincolnshire, has been accused of creating a “toxic environment” by 26 staff and volunteers, both former and current, who claim there is a culture of bullying and belittling staff at the organisation. Of the majority of the staff who approached the BBC, most opted to remain anonymous. According to… Continue reading Some staff felt suicidal working at 'toxic' Lincolnshire charity LIVES

Official figures show that government borrowing was higher than expected in the last financial year. The data, released by the Office for National Statistics, revealed that borrowing reached £120.7bn in the year to March, £6.6bn more than the government had predicted. While the figure was lower than the previous year’s, the development could make a… Continue reading UK government borrowing higher than forecast

A mum from Swansea, Natalie Arthurs, who was attacked with a broken glass in a bar bathroom in November 2022 has said she still gets “flashbacks and nightmares”. Ms Arthurs, who was out for the day with her friend on Beaujolais Day, was attacked in Peppermint in the city centre. After almost four hours of… Continue reading Swansea: Nightmares of mum glassed in face by stranger in bar

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke before Parliament on Monday night, urging them to vote in favor of the Rwanda asylum policy. The bill, which would allow the UK to refuse asylum to those who enter the country illegally, has garnered criticism from Tory party members who have warned that the scheme “won’t work.” Nevertheless,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Rwanda flights 'by July' and Huw Edwards resigns

Lady Bushra, also known as Amir Dean, is making waves as one of the most prominent British Asian drag artists in the country. Amir first introduced the world to Lady Bushra four years ago, and has since traveled across the globe, performing in comedy clubs and cabarets from Liverpool to Los Angeles. Earlier this week,… Continue reading Drag queen Lady Bushra on life, laughs and Bradford

Abubakar Salim, best known for his acting roles in Raised by Wolves and House of the Dragon, has just released his debut video game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. The game took four years to develop and draws heavily on myths and legends from African Bantu culture. Zau, the title character, is a young shaman who… Continue reading Can Tales of Kenzara: Zau unlock a new world of video game stories?

Cancer Research Wales has announced the establishment of Wales’ first research hub dedicated to brain tumours. With a target to invest up to £1m a year, the goal is to bring together leading experts in a concerted effort to better understand this debilitating disease. Each year approximately 500 people in Wales are diagnosed with brain… Continue reading Cancer: £1m funding for Wales' first brain tumour hub

The Metropolitan Police Force has agreed to an independent review of the Stephen Lawrence murder investigation, following calls from Stephen’s mother, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, to reopen the dormant inquiry. The Met issued an apology to Baroness Lawrence earlier for breaking a promise to answer questions arising from a BBC investigation. The Met acknowledged her concerns… Continue reading Stephen Lawrence: Independent police force to review murder investigation

The smart motorway network in England faces frequent malfunctions, according to research conducted by the BBC. Data obtained by BBC Panorama revealed numerous occurrences where critical safety equipment was out of service. National Highways, the authority in charge of smart motorways, claims that based on the latest figures, smart motorways are the country’s safest roads.… Continue reading Smart motorways: How safe are they?

Rail passengers face further disruption during the week of May Bank Holiday, as drivers’ unions called for more strikes and an overtime ban. Staff at 16 train companies will take part in a series of rolling one-day walkouts between May 7 and 9 over a range of issues, particularly pay and working conditions. An overtime ban will… Continue reading Train strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week