Category: UK News

A valuable piece of art by the renowned Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dali has been discovered during a house clearance in Cambridge. The painting has been confirmed as an original work and is estimated to be worth up to £30,000, despite being initially purchased for just £150. An anonymous art dealer acquired the mixed media… Continue reading Cambridge Dali painting bought for £150 could fetch £30k

Sarah Smith, the North America editor in Scotland, reported that a list of Donald Trump’s preferred activities would not include common things like raindrops and kittens. Instead, Trump’s interests lie in playing golf, promoting his commercial ventures, and securing trade deals that benefit the United States economically. Trump appeared satisfied with his recent visit to… Continue reading Scotland gives Trump three things he likes – and one thing he doesn't

A recent report has unveiled “significant” concerns about the safety and quality of maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH) NHS Trust. The report, published by NHS England after a visit in March, pointed out issues with staffing, a challenging culture, and a failure to learn from previous incidents at the trust. To address these… Continue reading Bereaved parents ‘horrified' by Leeds maternity services report

The recent doctor strike in England has come to a close after five days, but the ongoing dispute between the doctors and the government shows no signs of resolution. Dr. Shivam Sharma expressed his disappointment in Health Secretary Wes Streeting, citing unmet promises and inadequate progress towards addressing doctors’ concerns. Despite initial hopes when Labour… Continue reading The doctor strike has ended – what comes next?

Sir Keir Starmer’s potential statement on the UK recognizing a Palestinian state has sparked controversy with Israeli claims that this move would be seen as rewarding Hamas, as reported by the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail. The Guardian highlights that in addition to Israel being urged to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza, the UK… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Starmer 'rewarding Hamas' and 'Labour's low blow'

An autobiography written by Ian Brady, a notorious figure involved in the Moors murders, is said to hold potential new clues regarding the location of his final missing victim. The last 200 pages of Brady’s manuscript are speculated to contain information pertaining to the murder and burial of 12-year-old Keith Bennett in 1964. Despite belief… Continue reading Missing Brady memoir 'could hold clues to victim burial site'

BBC Business reporters Simon Browning & Tom Espiner reported on the UK government’s ambitious plan to build up to 40,000 new homes on disused railway land within the next ten years. This £1bn development initiative will kick off in cities such as Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, and Cambridge, demonstrating the government’s commitment to prioritizing “brownfield first”… Continue reading Up to 40,000 homes to be built on disused railway land

Reporting from the UN in New York, Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized the urgency of the situation in Gaza and the need for a ceasefire to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people. The UK government’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel acts to end the crisis was met with mixed… Continue reading Israel-Gaza war: UK wants to 'affect situation on the ground'

Lucy, a 37-year-old woman from West Yorkshire, found herself consumed by excessive shopping, spending up to 14 hours a day searching for new clothes to escape reality. The dream-like life she imagined was shattered by the damaging effects of her shopping addiction, leading her to neglect paying bills in order to sustain her buying habits.… Continue reading Shopping addiction should be taken more seriously say sufferers

Adam Eley, a Social affairs producer, has reported on Tim Hull’s challenging health journey. Tim, a 56-year-old man with various accomplishments, including running his own business and being in the Guinness Book of Records for his height, now faces a life-threatening decision. Tim’s declining health due to a rare neurological condition has led him to… Continue reading I’ve stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted by fight for NHS care