Thames Water faces an uphill battle as its boss warns it will take a minimum of ten years to rectify its current situation. The company posted staggering annual losses amounting to £1.65bn, with its debt skyrocketing to £16.8bn. Thames attributed the increase in pollution incidents by over a third to “significant rainfall and high groundwater… Continue reading Thames Water 'extremely stressed', warns boss amid huge losses
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Asda fined for selling out of date food at Cardiff stores
The Cardiff stores of Asda have been hit with a substantial fine after it was discovered that they were selling a significant number of out-of-date items. Trading standards officers found a total of 115 items, some of which were more than two weeks past their sell-by date, at the Leckwith and Pentwyn branches. Judge Charlotte… Continue reading Asda fined for selling out of date food at Cardiff stores
The Sycamore Gap case has shed light on a deeper issue with trees
the UK’s ancient woodlands – which date back to at least 1600 – are in some state of protection, according to figures from the Woodland Trust. One expert says this “dearth of legal protection” will spell disaster for our ancient trees. Prof Alastair Driver, formerly of Natural England, says: “Why would a thing older than… Continue reading The Sycamore Gap case has shed light on a deeper issue with trees
Newspaper headlines: '£7bn cover-up' and 'Kitchen nightmare'
Headlines across various UK newspapers have been dominated by news of a secret scheme that saw the UK government offer asylum to thousands of Afghans following a data leak that exposed their personal information to the Taliban. The Daily Telegraph highlights the “£7bn Afghan migrant cover-up” revealing that 24,000 Afghans were offered asylum after the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: '£7bn cover-up' and 'Kitchen nightmare'
Children at risk of being recruited by hostile states, police warn
In a recent briefing, counter-terror police have raised concerns about the increasing threat posed by hostile states operating within British borders. Families are being urged to remain vigilant for potential signs of manipulation targeting vulnerable individuals such as teenagers, petty criminals, and disillusioned people. Russia, Iran, and China are identified as key players in recruiting… Continue reading Children at risk of being recruited by hostile states, police warn
Rachel Reeves: Stop being negative about savers buying shares
Two business correspondents, Dearbail Jordan and Simon Jack, reported on the recent call from the chancellor to the financial industry to shift the negative perception surrounding savers investing in stocks and shares in order to stimulate economic growth. Rachel Reeves emphasized the importance of highlighting the benefits of investment, rather than solely focusing on the… Continue reading Rachel Reeves: Stop being negative about savers buying shares
Three key questions after Afghan data leak sparked unprecedented secret evacuation
The inadvertent leak of a dataset containing names and contact information of individuals seeking to escape potential Taliban retaliation has sparked concerns about data security breaches in the UK. After more than three years, the government has started relocating some of those individuals to the UK, but the efforts to conceal the breach have only… Continue reading Three key questions after Afghan data leak sparked unprecedented secret evacuation
NHS Fife tribunal over nurse's changing room row with trans doctor to resume
An ongoing employment tribunal case in Dundee has highlighted the complex issues surrounding gender policy. Sandie Peggie, a nurse at NHS Fife, was suspended after she raised concerns about sharing changing facilities with Dr. Beth Upton, a transgender woman. Peggie argues that her treatment was unlawful under the 2010 Equality Act and has taken legal… Continue reading NHS Fife tribunal over nurse's changing room row with trans doctor to resume
Couple feel vindicated by critical report into maternity care
BBC Health Correspondent Jenny Rees reported on a mother, Sian Channon, who has been fighting for changes in maternity care at Swansea Bay after her son, Gethin, was disabled due to errors during his birth in 2019. Following the publication of a report exposing failures in the maternity department, Channon expressed feeling vindicated after a… Continue reading Couple feel vindicated by critical report into maternity care
Comber: Children's camp cancelled over involvement of GAA club
A children’s camp set to take place in County Down has been called off due to objections raised by an Orange lodge over the participation of children from a GAA club. The North Down Cricket Club in Comber had organized the event with the aim of bringing together young people from different backgrounds, including those… Continue reading Comber: Children's camp cancelled over involvement of GAA club