Category: UK News

In the recent reshuffling at Sir Keir Starmer’s Downing Street, there are new faces taking on key roles, some of whom are not widely recognized within Westminster. While these changes may seem unfamiliar, they hold significant implications for various reasons. One notable aspect is the introduction of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister position,… Continue reading Why Keir Starmer wants No 10 rejig after a year in power

Sammi Hill, a 33-year-old woman from Mapperley in Nottingham, struggled with her weight for years after gaining 8st (51.8kg) following the births of her two daughters. She found herself in a “dark hole” where she avoided socializing, took hardly any pictures of herself, and lacked confidence. Sammi was diagnosed with depression, which further demotivated her… Continue reading 'Mounjaro weight loss jabs gave me my life back'

The Israeli government’s refusal to allow sufficient aid into Gaza has sparked outrage from the UK’s foreign secretary, who announced an additional £15m in funding for medical assistance in the region. David Lammy, addressing the House of Commons, drew attention to the declaration by the UN-backed hunger monitor Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) that… Continue reading Lammy 'outraged' by Israel's obstruction of aid into Gaza

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A recent change in ScotRail’s peak time ticket pricing has sparked discussions about the possibility of eliminating peak charges in the rest of the UK. Passengers are now able to enjoy lower prices for tickets without the additional surcharge during peak hours, prompting debates among experts regarding the potential impact on overall pricing and carriage… Continue reading Scotland scraps peak rail fares – will the rest of the UK follow?

Darren Jones, the former chief secretary to the Treasury, has been appointed to a key role within No 10 by Sir Keir Starmer, marking a significant change in the Downing Street team as Parliament reconvenes. James Murray, who previously served as the exchequer secretary at the Treasury, will take over Jones’s former position. Meanwhile, economist… Continue reading Darren Jones given new role as Keir Starmer revamps No 10 team

The Prime Minister’s attempts to assert his control over economic policy following a reshuffle of his top team dominate the headlines as Parliament resumes from recess. The Guardian highlights the government’s efforts to reclaim power from the Treasury by establishing two new positions. Alongside this, the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan is also featured, with a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'No 10 shake-up' and Labour's 'asylum crackdown'

BBC Yorkshire’s political editor, James Vincent, recently sat down with Marie Tidball, an MP from South Yorkshire, to discuss her campaign for better accessibility in the House of Parliament. Tidball, who was born with a congenital disability affecting all four limbs, shared her struggle with navigating the historic building. Despite being elected as a Labour… Continue reading 'Parliament building inaccessible to me,' MP says

The Justice Secretary will now have the authority to veto any proposed changes to sentencing guidelines put forward by an independent public body, as announced by the Justice Department. Shabana Mahmood noted that this adjustment will address the “democratic deficit” by giving her the power to ensure that the Sentencing Council cannot issue new guidelines… Continue reading Justice secretary to get power to veto Sentencing Council guidance

y year from drug misuse – and many more from alcohol – it is hardly surprising that the wider population is affected, says Dr Emily Tweed, a public health consultant in Glasgow. “That trauma needs a community-wide response,” she said. “We need to engage health and social care professionals, schools and communities in reaching out… Continue reading Scotland's drug deaths expected to remain worst in Europe