Category: UK News

As per BBC News Investigations by Ashley John-Baptiste, medical professionals have raised concerns regarding unreliable blood test results, leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary hospital referrals. Synnovis, a NHS provider, secured a £2bn contract in 2021 to deliver blood-testing services for hospitals and GPs across southeast London. Despite this, GPs have reported incorrect and delayed blood… Continue reading Blood test firm blamed by GPs for 'catalogue of disasters'

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Doctors are feeling the heat as they face continuous pressure to bring in revenue, according to reports received by the BBC. “Adam,” a veterinarian at a practice owned by IVC Evidensia (IVC), one of the major pet-care providers in the UK, expressed that his value is solely determined by the amount of income he generates… Continue reading Vets tell BBC they are under 'consistent pressure' to make money

Laura Foster, a correspondent for BBC News in Suffolk, reported an intriguing find at Moyse’s Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds. A book bound in the skin of notorious murderer William Corder, convicted of the Red Barn Murder in 1827, was discovered in the museum’s office. This macabre artifact has raised questions about its historical… Continue reading Book bound in human skin found in Bury St Edmunds museum

Deep beneath the bustling streets of London lies a world unknown to many – the realm of miners working on tunnel boring machines (TBMs). These massive machines are creating a new, hidden infrastructure for the city, including projects like the Silvertown Tunnel, Crossrail, and the Thames Tideway sewer system. The miners, who hail from various… Continue reading Inside HS2: Meet London's miners working on the Northolt tunnels

The landscape of British theatre has seen a significant shift over the past decade, with a BBC study revealing a 31% decrease in the number of original productions staged by the UK’s leading subsidised theatres. The 40 best-funded theatre companies, including esteemed institutions like the National Theatre and the Colchester Mercury, presented 229 new shows… Continue reading Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade

Written by: Anna Smith, Real Estate Analyst The availability of low-deposit mortgages has reached the highest levels since the financial crisis of 2008, based on recent data. Moneyfacts revealed that there are now more options for buyers looking to secure a mortgage with a deposit as low as 5% or 10%. This increase in choice… Continue reading Biggest choice of low-deposit mortgages for 17 years

Various newspapers across the UK are featuring singer Katy Perry as part of an all-female crew that enjoyed a brief 10-minute space flight on Monday. Perry’s space journey has captured headlines, with Metro expressing her awe of being in space with the headline, “Look at the moon … oh my God we’re in space”. A… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Perry in space and Birmingham bin strikes

In the fiscal year ending on April 5, 2024, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reportedly paid a total of £54,718 in income tax. This amount was based on an income of £152,225, with the majority stemming from his duties as a Member of Parliament. Additional earnings came from book royalties and £5,174 in interest from… Continue reading Keir Starmer paid £54,718 in tax last year

Britannia Jinky Jersey, the parent company of Pontins holiday parks, is facing charges of corporate manslaughter following a tragic incident at the Pontins Brean Sands resort in Somerset. In February 2019, a section of the ceiling and air conditioning ducting inside the resort’s entertainment center collapsed, injuring eighteen people, including grandmother Wendy Jones, 68. Wendy… Continue reading Pontins owner charged with corporate manslaughter after grandmother death