Category: UK News

BBC News NI political reporter Brendan Hughes reported that the voting age for future Stormont and council elections in Northern Ireland will be lowered to include people aged 16 and 17. However, the implementation of this change is not expected to occur in time for the next scheduled Northern Ireland Assembly election in 2027, according… Continue reading Voting age: 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote in future Stormont elections

A recent analysis has revealed that more than half of the NHS waiting list for non-urgent treatment in England is comprised of individuals between the ages of 19 and 64. This marks the first official examination of disparities within waiting lists, shedding light on concerning trends. Specifically, data indicates that gynaecology waiting lists are the… Continue reading 'Unfair NHS waiting lists' revealed in official report

A transgender doctor at NHS Fife was confronted by a nurse in a changing room, sparking controversy at the hospital. Head of nursing Gillian Malone described the nurse, Sandie Peggie’s behavior as “unacceptable” and suggested that there were better ways for her to express concerns about sharing facilities with Dr. Beth Upton, a trans woman.… Continue reading Nurse confronted trans doctor in 'unacceptable' manner, tribunal hears

Reported on by Phillip Norton for BBC News, a tragic discovery was made by rescue teams in the Italian Alps, where they found the body of British man Matthew Hall. The body was found near the Cross of Daloo, a mountain viewpoint overlooking Chiavenna, the town where the 33-year-old had been staying. Hall, who went… Continue reading Body found in search for British hiker Matthew Hall in Italy

A reckless driver who was described as an “irresponsible show off” has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for causing the death of a teenage girl on a zebra crossing. Christopher West, 42, struck 15-year-old Keely Morgan as she crossed Heol Trelai in Caerau, Cardiff on the evening of May 1, 2023. West, from… Continue reading Cardiff driver jailed for 16 months for killing teenager

The Court of Appeal has recently cleared the names of two men who were wrongly convicted in the 1970s based on allegations made by a corrupt police officer. Errol Campbell, who passed away in 2004, was imprisoned for 18 months for theft and conspiracy to steal, while Ronald De Souza, part of the Stockwell Six… Continue reading Two framed by corrupt BTP officer Det Sgt Derek Ridgewell cleared

The UK government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 before the next general election. This decision is part of a larger initiative to update election regulations, which includes expanding the types of accepted voter ID and moving towards automatic voter registration. Around 1.5 million 16 and 17-year-olds will be eligible to… Continue reading How will votes at 16 and changes to voter ID work?

As hosepipe bans continue to widen across the UK, over a million more households are set to face restrictions in less than 24 hours. With the Met Office issuing yellow thunderstorm warnings for the next few days, a wet weekend is expected, but it may not be enough to replenish the shortages nationwide. South East… Continue reading Is there a hosepipe ban in my area and what does it mean?

Political Reporter Brian Wheeler has reported that the Labour Party is taking Diane Abbott’s recent interview very seriously. In this interview, Abbott reiterated comments about racism that had led to her suspension from the party for a year. The veteran Labour MP had made statements in a letter to the Observer in April 2023, suggesting… Continue reading Labour looking into Abbott's comments about racism

Political rebel MP Rachel Maskell has been ousted from the Labour Party after defying party instructions, but she remains determined to support the government as an independent. Her expulsion came as a result of her involvement in a rebellion against disability benefit cuts, which led to a major change in position for Sir Keir Starmer.… Continue reading Labour suspension doesn't mean I'm silenced, MP says