Category: UK News

Oliver Chu, a three-year-old boy, has astonished both his family and medical professionals by becoming the very first individual worldwide to receive a groundbreaking gene therapy designed to combat Hunter syndrome. Hunter syndrome, also known as MPSII, is an uncommon genetic disorder that progressively harms organs and the brain. The condition is often likened to… Continue reading Oliver, three, is 'wonderful' after world-first gene therapy

Alec Williams, a 61-year-old from Cardiff, endured a traumatic brain injury following a violent incident at a nightclub that left him struggling to recall even his wife’s name. In 2003, Mr. Williams was forcibly thrown down a staircase and onto the pavement by a bouncer, who later pled guilty to grievous bodily harm and received… Continue reading Cardiff man forgets wife's name after nightclub brain injury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to reveal an investment package of up to £14.5 million for Grangemouth in the upcoming Budget. This announcement comes after the closure of Scotland’s sole oil refinery at Grangemouth, which ceased crude oil processing in April following a century of operation. The UK government has faced criticism for not yet… Continue reading UK government to announce Grangemouth funding in Budget

Mid and East Antrim councillors are set to consider a proposal on Monday regarding the renaming of a street currently named after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The street, located in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, was originally named Prince Andrew Way in honor of his marriage to Sarah Ferguson back in 1986. The move to rename the street… Continue reading Andrew Mountbatten Windsor: Council to debate street name change in Carrickfergus

Paul Harrison became increasingly uneasy when unexpected letters and bank cards started arriving at his home in Warrington this January. Having lived there for 22 years, he was surprised to find correspondence addressed to someone entirely unknown to him and his wife. He initially took one letter—sent from HSBC and containing a bank card—to a… Continue reading Scammers target entire street in Cheshire

The Princess of Wales has emphasized the urgent need to eliminate the “stigma” associated with addiction, calling on society to respond with “empathy and support” toward those affected by dependencies on alcohol, drugs, or gambling. Her statement was issued to coincide with Addiction Awareness Week, an initiative running from November 23 to 30, which aims… Continue reading Princess of Wales calls for end to 'stigma' around addiction

The text you shared is part of a BBC News article about Cole Cooper, a 19-year-old from central Scotland who went missing one night in May. Here’s a summary of the main points from the article: – Cole Cooper went missing after spending time with friends at a pub near his home in Banknock, a… Continue reading Has anyone seen Cole? A family's search for missing teenager

Senior individuals connected to the recent controversies at the BBC are set to appear before MPs on Monday for questioning. Michael Prescott, a former editorial adviser who raised alarms about the BBC’s coverage, including issues surrounding the editing of a Donald Trump speech in Panorama, will give his first public testimony to a House of… Continue reading Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPs

Business leaders are approaching the upcoming Budget with unease, recalling the significant tax increases imposed last year that hit many companies hard. Among the most impactful measures were the £25 billion hike in National Insurance and a substantial increase in the minimum wage, both of which have left firms struggling to adjust. In recent months,… Continue reading Budget 2025: What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?

Eight individuals have been detained following a violent incident that seriously injured two people in their 60s. The attack occurred at a residence on Durham Street in the Elswick area of Newcastle, with emergency services called to the scene around 18:45 GMT on Friday evening after reports of an assault on a man and a… Continue reading Newcastle attempted murder investigation sees eight men arrested