Category: UK News

Heavy snowfall has led to the closure of over 90 schools across Aberdeenshire, causing significant disruption throughout northeast Scotland. The local council has published a list of affected schools that remain closed after enduring another night of severe wintry weather. In addition, a section of the A90 road in Aberdeen, between Cleanhill Roundabout and Stonehaven… Continue reading More heavy snow disruption with 90 schools closed in North East

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has expressed openness to significantly increasing financial incentives offered to failed asylum seekers to encourage their voluntary departure from the UK. In an interview with the BBC, she explained that providing cash payments is often more cost-effective for taxpayers compared to the expenses involved in accommodating and supporting individuals who remain… Continue reading Shabana Mahmood: Paying failed asylum seekers to leave is value for money

After four years of enduring immense grief and relentless perseverance, the parents of a nine-month-old boy who tragically passed away following a choking incident at nursery have accepted a financial settlement. Oliver Steeper died in hospital six days after choking on chopped pasta at the Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Ashford in September 2021. His… Continue reading Family reach settlement after pasta nursery choking led to death

An elderly man, aged 87, experienced a deeply moving moment when two of his biological sons arrived by taxi to meet him for the first time. The sons, teenagers Asher and Reuben, shared a heartfelt embrace with Sam Simmonds, who expressed how “wonderful” it was to finally connect with them. The BBC captured this emotional… Continue reading Man, 87, meets sons after donating sperm decades ago

Survivors of sexual abuse within Northern Ireland’s churches have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the Stormont Executive’s approach to addressing their concerns. In a letter addressed to the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, these survivors highlighted an “emerging crisis of confidence” due to the apparent lack of action following research completed earlier this year. Despite… Continue reading Church sexual abuse survivors 'frustrated' at lack of decision on public enquiry

Dr Matt Morgan’s heartfelt farewell to his family amid the height of the coronavirus crisis reveals the human side of the pandemic’s toll on healthcare workers. At just 40 years old, while serving on the intensive care ward at Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales during the early days of Covid-19, he feared he might not… Continue reading Covid inquiry set to deliver verdict on Wales' pandemic response

Labour MP Clive Lewis has indicated a willingness to vacate his Norwich South seat to enable Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to re-enter Parliament and mount a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer. Burnham’s ambition to contest the Labour leadership has been widely speculated, but as he currently does not hold a seat in the… Continue reading Norwich MP Clive Lewis offers seat to Burnham for Starmer challenge

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has suggested that the organisation of policing across England and Wales may undergo significant reform. Speaking at a conference attended by police leaders, Mahmood described the current police force structure as “irrational,” highlighting the inconsistencies in performance that contribute to what she called a “postcode lottery” in policing services. At present,… Continue reading Shabana Mahmood hints at shake-up of 'irrational' police structure

Certainly! Here is a summary and some key points based on the text you provided about the Welsh government’s health budget, political context, and party standings: — ### NHS and Welsh Government Budget – The NHS accounts for 55% of the Welsh government’s £27bn budget. – Cutting waiting times in the NHS is the top… Continue reading Why Wales fell out of love with Labour

Perfectionism often enjoys a positive reputation, frequently cited in job interviews as a way to transform the classic question about weaknesses into a kind of modest pride. For many individuals, striving for perfection is about pursuing excellence and dedicating themselves to achieving the highest possible standards. Yet, this same drive can paradoxically become a significant… Continue reading I'm always disappointed – Why you should stop being a perfectionist