Category: UK News

An investigation by the BBC has revealed that due to errors from machines used to diagnose diabetes, approximately 55,000 individuals in England will require further blood tests. Some patients have received incorrect diagnoses of type 2 diabetes and have been prescribed unnecessary medication. NHS England has stated that there could be even more people affected… Continue reading At least 55,000 people face new tests in diabetes error

The Babcock shipyard at Rosyth in Fife is on track to secure a lucrative contract to construct four frigates for the Danish navy, a deal valued at over £1 billion. Additionally, the yard is also competing with a French shipbuilding firm for a Swedish navy contract to potentially build up to seven Type 31 ships.… Continue reading Rosyth shipyard expected to win £1bn Danish navy contract

In Essex, a man named Hadush Kebatu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman, sparking protests outside The Bell Hotel in Epping. The incidents occurred on 7 and 8 July, where Kebatu, originally from Ethiopia, reportedly made inappropriate advances towards the girl, expressing a desire to have a child… Continue reading Epping hotel resident Hadush Kebatu guilty of sex assault that sparked protests

A police officer from South Yorkshire has confessed to attempting to extort money from a man under investigation for possessing child abuse images by posing as a member of a paedophile hunting group. Marie Thompson, a PC with South Yorkshire Police, sent the suspect an anonymous email in 2023 claiming to be from “Paedophile Hunters”… Continue reading PC admits pretending to be paedophile hunter to blackmail suspect

Friday’s papers are focused on the fallout from Angela Rayner’s admission regarding stamp duty. According to the i Paper, Rayner is facing a “Judgement day” as the PM is reportedly willing to dismiss her if the findings from his ethics adviser’s investigation are not in her favor. The report from Sir Laurie Magnus is expected… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Rayner's 'judgement day' and 'Dorries joins Tories'

same about equal opportunities for women. And 49% believe in climate change but do not think it is caused by human activity. Among the wider population, far fewer express these views. Though the profile of those inclined to vote Reform is distinctive, it is perhaps less unique than is sometimes suggested. In the British Social… Continue reading Sir John Curtice: How Reform's capture of the Brexit vote could be enough to win an election

David Bowie, the iconic British musician, surprised fans and scholars posthumously with the discovery of a secret final project hidden in his study. While his last album, Blackstar, was his parting gift before his death in 2016, Bowie had also embarked on another venture in his final months – an “18th Century musical” named The… Continue reading David Bowie's final project was a musical set in London

A British teenager named Bella Culley is currently detained in Georgia, South Caucasus, on accusations of drug smuggling. Her lawyer, Malakhaz Salakaia, criticized the British embassy for not providing enough support to his client. Despite her family appointing legal representation, the embassy has failed to visit Culley or offer any written references. Salakaia expressed his… Continue reading Lawyer of jailed Teesside teen Bella Culley criticises embassy

When he was just 16 years old, Judah Cousin began experiencing hair loss, a process he described as “completely and utterly exhausting.” This condition, known as male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia, caused Judah to isolate himself from loved ones and feel controlled by his changing appearance. His insecurities heightened when friends started making comments… Continue reading Male pattern baldness: 'Losing my hair at 16 has controlled me'

During a recent interview with BBC’s political editor Chris Mason, Sir Keir Starmer was questioned about the possibility of sacking Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner if she was found to have breached the ministerial code concerning her tax affairs. In response, Starmer remained tight-lipped and refrained from making any definitive statements on… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer refuses to say if we will sack Angela Rayner if she broke rules