According to a recent report, a union is planning to defend current jobs while pushing for the creation of new ones at a steelworks that is at risk of several thousand redundancies. Unite, which represents some of the 4,000 steelworkers at Port Talbot, was informed that 3,000 jobs at the plant were at risk due… Continue reading Tata: Unite says steel jobs should be created not lost
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Mone admits she stands to benefit from £60m PPE profit
Michelle Mone has finally come clean about her connection to the personal protective equipment (PPE) sold to the UK government by her husband’s company, PPE Medpro. In an exclusive interview, the former Conservative peer admitted that she and her husband stand to benefit from tens of millions of pounds of profit made by their financial… Continue reading Mone admits she stands to benefit from £60m PPE profit
Israel Gaza: Lord Cameron supports 'sustainable ceasefire' and warns over deaths
Following the Israel-Gaza conflict, the UK Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron, has spoken out, calling for a “sustainable ceasefire.” He expressed his concerns that there have been too many civilian casualties, including thousands of children. Lord Cameron, in a joint article with Germany’s Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, said that they would support a ceasefire, but only… Continue reading Israel Gaza: Lord Cameron supports 'sustainable ceasefire' and warns over deaths
The Yorkshire extended wrestling family helping to build belief
Television wrestling is known for its theatrics and showmanship, but what happens when performers lack the confidence to take on the persona of a wrestler? In Batley, West Yorkshire, one group of fans is using the sport to build resilience and relationships, as well as ring skills. At UK Wrestling, sessions run three times a… Continue reading The Yorkshire extended wrestling family helping to build belief
Homebuyers' stress over impact of CTS cyber-attack
Property completions have been affected by a cyber attack on the IT provider for many law firms. CTS provides services to the firms who help their clients buy and sell homes. The attack has caused significant disruption for more than three weeks. Although some workarounds have been developed, the full impact of the attack has… Continue reading Homebuyers' stress over impact of CTS cyber-attack
Newspaper headlines: 'Alex back home' and 'Cameron calls for ceasefire'
Good news for the Batty family as 19-year-old Alex Batty, who has autism, has been found safe and sound in France after he disappeared with his father in 2015. The Sunday People and Sunday Mirror both report on his return to the UK. Batty was met by a family member and police officers at Toulouse… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Alex back home' and 'Cameron calls for ceasefire'
Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Winner of glitterball trophy announced
Ellie Leach, a former actress on Coronation Street, was crowned the winner of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One. The 22-year-old beat out EastEnders’ Bobby Brazier and Bad Education star Layton Williams to take home the glitterball trophy in the live final, which featured the youngest trio of finalists in the show’s history.… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Winner of glitterball trophy announced
Alex Batty: British teen found in France returns to UK
Alex Batty, a British teenager who disappeared six years ago while on holiday in Spain with his mother and grandfather, has returned to the UK after being found in France. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are yet to be established by authorities, who have not yet determined whether there will be a criminal investigation. His… Continue reading Alex Batty: British teen found in France returns to UK
London's Ulez-scrapped cars cannot go to Ukraine, Sadiq Khan says
London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) scheme does not have the legal power to export scrapped vehicles to Ukraine, according to London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s office. Reports had suggested that Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko had asked for cars eligible for scrappage to be sent to Ukraine as part of the ULEZ scrappage scheme. However, the Labour… Continue reading London's Ulez-scrapped cars cannot go to Ukraine, Sadiq Khan says
Alex Batty: British teen found in France set to return to UK soon
Alex Batty, a British teenager who went missing six years ago while on holiday in Spain with his mother and grandfather, has been found in France. French officials report that Batty has been living a nomadic lifestyle in spiritual communities with his family for the past few years, but he decided to leave when his… Continue reading Alex Batty: British teen found in France set to return to UK soon