Category: UK News

The rise of harmful content on children’s phones is contributing to an increase in sexism in schools, says the National Education Union’s (NEU) general secretary, Daniel Kebede. Boys are exposed to “aggressive and violent pornography” and influencer content that “distorts their view of women,” Kebede said, calling for an inquiry to challenge social media companies.… Continue reading Union calls for inquiry to curb sexism in schools

Starting from Saturday, 27 million employees across the United Kingdom will see a cut in their National Insurance (NI) payments, giving them almost £450 a year relief per average salary of £35,000. However, frozen income levels at which tax is paid mean that these workers are also paying more in income tax. On the other… Continue reading National insurance cut to kick in but more pay tax

The EuroGames, Europe’s largest annual LGBTQ+ multi-sports event, will be hosted in Cardiff in 2027, making it the first city in the UK to hold the tournament. Organizers founded the games over 30 years ago to fight discrimination and promote integration in sport. Pride Sports Cymru led the successful bid, welcoming a projected 10,000 athletes… Continue reading LGBTQ+: Cardiff becomes first UK city to host Eurogames

Joe Lewis, the billionaire owner of Tottenham Hotspur football club, has been fined $5m (£4m) for insider trading, but will avoid going to prison. Lewis pleaded guilty to the charge in January, part of a deal with prosecutors in which he admitted passing confidential information about his companies to friends, personal assistants, romantic partners and… Continue reading Joe Lewis: How one of Britain's richest people broke insider trading laws

Train drivers from 16 different companies are preparing to go on strike over pay and working conditions. Rolling one-day walkouts will take place between Friday and Monday, and train commuters are warned to expect significant disruption. The strike by drivers of the Aslef union is expected to result in cancellations, delays, and a lack of… Continue reading Train strikes: Which lines are affected by action in April?

As a new workplace recycling law comes into force across Wales, businesses are bracing themselves for a range of new challenges. From Saturday, all businesses, public sector organisations and charities will be legally required to separate their waste ready for collection. This includes separating waste into six separate streams, including metals, cartons, plastics, paper and… Continue reading Recycling law for businesses comes into effect in Wales

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A stabbing incident that occurred at around 4:15 PM BST on Raby Street in the Moss Side area of Manchester has left a teenage boy with life-threatening injuries. The victim has been taken to the hospital. The age of the adolescent has not yet been disclosed. The Greater Manchester Police have informed that no arrests… Continue reading Teenage boy seriously hurt in Manchester stabbing

A former MP has spoken out about his shock after being targeted in a coordinated scam with flirtatious messages and an explicit image. The ex-politician, who is gay, received a WhatsApp message from someone identified as “Charlie” claiming to know him from his time working in Parliament. “The last part of that message was ‘Westminster… Continue reading Ex-MP shocked to be targeted by WhatsApp honeytrap attempt

A mental health patient who killed his father was let down by the Swansea Bay University Health Board, according to testimony at an inquest. Daniel Harrison, who had a history of mental health issues, attacked his father at their home in March 2022, and was detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Despite concerns raised… Continue reading Swansea: Care failings before son killed father, inquest told