In a solemn address to MPs, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged that the British state failed the victims and families affected by the Hillsborough disaster, describing it as reaching an almost inhuman level of neglect. The tragedy, which claimed the lives of 97 Liverpool fans during an FA Cup semi-final in Sheffield on April… Continue reading Hillsborough victims were failed by the state, says Keir Starmer
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No signs 'cruel' alleged McCann stalking would have stopped
During the trial at Leicester Crown Court, prosecutors described the actions of two women towards the McCann family as “cruel and unforgiving”. Michael Duck KC highlighted the manipulative behavior of Julia Wandelt, a Polish national who has been claiming to be missing Madeleine McCann since 2022. Duck also emphasized that Karen Spragg, 61, was an… Continue reading No signs 'cruel' alleged McCann stalking would have stopped
Newspaper headlines: 'Police probe incidents before train attack' and 'tough but fair' Budget
Several newspapers are reporting that police are investigating whether a man accused of stabbing 10 people on a train that passed through Peterborough on Saturday had been involved in separate incidents in the 24 hours leading up to the attack. The Daily Express states that there were three opportunities that may have been missed to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Police probe incidents before train attack' and 'tough but fair' Budget
Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment
Natalie Rowntree, a resident of North Yorkshire, has recently embarked on her IVF journey and finds the process to be “intense.” The 38-year-old has attended seven IVF-related appointments within an eight-week span, which included various blood tests, scans, and X-rays. The demanding nature of fertility treatment necessitates precise timing for appointments, causing challenges in balancing… Continue reading Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment
More people ditching Buy Now Pay Later loans in favour of family help
Carla McLoughlin regularly borrows small sums from her family to cover expenses while waiting for her next paycheck. This reliance on loved ones for financial support is a common trend, as a recent survey of over 4,000 adults revealed that 26% had borrowed from family and 15% from friends this year, compared to 25% who… Continue reading More people ditching Buy Now Pay Later loans in favour of family help
Reeves says Budget will be 'fair' as tax rise speculation mounts
In her upcoming Budget announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is emphasizing the importance of making “fair choices” as the possibility of tax increases looms. The Budget speech, set to be delivered on 26 November, is anticipated to address the need for financial balance, despite Labour’s previous commitment to refrain from raising VAT, National Insurance, or income… Continue reading Reeves says Budget will be 'fair' as tax rise speculation mounts
Northern Ireland child marriage: More than 100 under-18s wed since July 2022
The efforts to raise the minimum age for marriage to 18 in Northern Ireland have been slow-moving, leading to over 100 children being married during this waiting period. At least 116 children, with 91 of them being teenage girls, have been married in Northern Ireland since work began over three years ago on new laws… Continue reading Northern Ireland child marriage: More than 100 under-18s wed since July 2022
Mould at man's Swansea home so bad he faces moving into van for winter
David Barlow, a 65-year-old man, made the decision to move into a motorhome parked on his driveway this winter due to the damp and mould issues plaguing his leasehold home in Murton, Swansea. Despite purchasing the property in November 2023 for his retirement enjoyment near the beautiful beaches of the Gower Peninsula, David’s home has… Continue reading Mould at man's Swansea home so bad he faces moving into van for winter
First scientific evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh found on skeleton
In a recent archaeological discovery in Edinburgh, the first scientific evidence of the Black Death has been unveiled through the remains of a teenage boy from the 14th Century. The teenager, one of 115 medieval bodies exhumed from the grounds of St Giles Cathedral, was found to have traces of the bacteria for the Bubonic… Continue reading First scientific evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh found on skeleton
Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says
The government is taking steps to address the normalization of violence against women and girls online. The new plans aim to make online pornography depicting strangulation or suffocation illegal. This decision comes after a review highlighted the prevalence of choking-related content on mainstream porn sites, leading to the normalization of such acts among young people.… Continue reading Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says