Category: UK News

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced urgent plans to implement live-streaming cameras on neonatal wards across England in response to recommendations from the inquiry into Lucy Letby’s crimes. The inquiry, led by Lady Justice Thirlwall, called for immediate reforms including installing CCTV for every cot and incubator and restricting access to insulin in neonatal units.… Continue reading Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented

Dan Thomas has stepped down from his role as the leader of Reform Wales following his arrest on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour. The 45-year-old politician from Aberbargoed, Caerphilly, was released on bail by Gwent Police while investigations continue. In an official statement, the Member of the Senedd for Casnewydd Islwyn emphasized… Continue reading Reform's Dan Thomas resigns as Wales leader after arrest

John Swinney has confirmed that from next year, a GPS tracking pilot will be introduced in specific areas of central Scotland, including Tayside, Fife, and Central sheriffdoms, targeting individuals on bail who are suspected of domestic abuse. The announcement came during a Scottish Parliament debate focused on tackling violence against women. Prior to the debate,… Continue reading GPS tracking of bailed suspects to start next year, says John Swinney

The government has proposed new legislation aimed at eliminating outdated statutes that bar Roman Catholic and Jewish prime ministers from participating in the appointment process of Church of England leaders. This bill represents one of the initial legislative efforts put forward under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is himself a Catholic and has openly criticized… Continue reading Government to end ban on Catholic and Jewish PMs' involvement in Church appointments

New government data reveals that the number of individuals claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) in England and Wales has reached an unprecedented level. By July, over four million people were eligible to receive PIP, marking a 7% increase from 3.83 million claimants the previous year, according to figures from the Department for Work and Pensions… Continue reading Number of people claiming key disability benefit hits record high

Members of Parliament have backed the government’s proposed changes by passing amendments to the Representation of the People Bill, which is currently under review in the House of Lords. During the bill’s debate, Communities Minister Baroness Taylor of Stevenage addressed measures aimed at bolstering residency requirements for political donors, ensuring that the duration an individual… Continue reading Political donors could face tougher residency rules

A woman from Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, has been sentenced to prison after launching a campaign of false allegations against her former husband, a police officer. Jennifer Pritchard, aged 47, used a Facebook page titled “Jen’s Justice” to spread damaging lies about Stephen Pritchard, a sergeant with South Wales Police. Over a period of two months,… Continue reading Tredegar woman jailed for Facebook lies her ex was 'rapist' and 'baby killer'

In Doncaster, a tragic incident occurred when a vehicle struck a group of pedestrians, resulting in two fatalities and serious injuries to four others. The South Yorkshire Police reported that the crash happened on White Rose Way at around 11:00 BST on Sunday. A black Mitsubishi L200 was involved in the collision, first hitting the… Continue reading Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians in Doncaster

A woman previously convicted of murdering her infant son and attempting to murder his toddler sister has had those convictions overturned but has now been sentenced to a decade in prison for infanticide and attempted murder. The tragic incident occurred in July 2021, when the mother stabbed both children, leading to their admission at the… Continue reading Mother sentenced for killing son and attempting to murder daughter

US-based drinks company Sazerac has finalized its acquisition of the Welsh vodka brand Au Vodka in a deal reportedly worth around £300 million. The Swansea-born brand, recognized for its striking gold packaging and viral social media presence, was established in 2015 by friends Charlie Morgan and Jackson Quinn. Following a period of rapid expansion bolstered… Continue reading Swansea alcohol brand Au Vodka purchased by Sazerac for £300m