Category: UK News

A couple in Wales, Bernard and Ann McDonagh, engaged in a daring dine-and-dash scheme that allowed them to rack up bills upwards of £1,000 at five different restaurants. Their audacious plan involved ordering expensive items from the menu, enjoying their meals, and then fleeing without settling their dues. This bold behavior continued until a CCTV… Continue reading How 'dine-and-dash' Port Talbot couple were exposed by viral CCTV

The proposal to legalize assisted dying in Scotland has taken a significant step forward as it secured initial backing from the Scottish Parliament. The bill, presented by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, passed its first vote with a majority of 70 to 56, with one abstention. While this marks progress towards potential legalization, it is… Continue reading What next for Scotland's assisted dying bill?

Corinna’s partner, Sam, is currently serving a sentence at HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, a Category C male resettlement prison. Initially praised as the UK’s first “smart” prison upon its opening in 2022, the facility has since shifted its focus and now houses one of the largest populations of sex offenders in Europe. This… Continue reading Safety concerns at prison in Wellingborough holding sex offenders

Felicity Evans, the Money editor at BBC Wales News, reported that the average house price in Wales has increased by 4% year on year to £238,483, based on the latest figures from the Principality Building Society. However, the regional market shows a mixed picture, with 13 local authority areas experiencing an annual increase in prices… Continue reading House price rise sees 'record' high in three areas

A legal challenge is set to take place at the Royal Courts of Justice regarding the tragic death of Emily Chesterton, which has led to mounting concerns about the role of physician associates (PA) in the NHS. The case has been brought forth by retired teachers Brendan and Marion Chesterton following their daughter’s passing in… Continue reading Emily Chesterton: GMC at High Court over physician associate role

ic.files.bbci.co.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20250508-105310-2a3fc0651-web-2.21.1-1/grey-placeholder.png”>Kevin Church/BBC The shorts are worn to help Rosemary’s muscles get used to the restrictions of wearing a space suit Kevin Church/BBC Dr Coogan is training to go outside the International Space Station Rosemary also has a whole range of exercises to do to prepare her physically. Today, she’s straining her leg muscles in a… Continue reading Will Rosemary Coogan be the first Briton to walk on the Moon?

Culture reporter Helen Bushby shared that Gary Lineker has removed an Instagram post featuring content from the group Palestine Lobby that explained Zionism in two minutes and included an illustration of a rat. Historically, a rat has been used as an antisemitic slur by Nazi Germany to target Jews. Lineker’s agent stated that he immediately… Continue reading Gary Lineker deletes 'Zionism' post amid criticism

Political reporter Joshua Nevett reported that the government plans to relocate thousands of civil servants out of London in an effort to save money and distribute government jobs across the country. The government aims to decrease the number of roles in London by 12,000 and shut down 11 offices in the capital by 2032, resulting… Continue reading Thousands of UK civil servant jobs to leave London

In England, more than 1,000 GPs have voiced their opinions on the assisted dying bill in discussions with BBC News. The views of three doctors, Dr. Abdul Farooq, Dr. Susi Caesar, and Dr. Gurpreet Khaira, are highlighted, each with differing perspectives on assisted dying. Dr. Farooq is resolute in his opposition to assisted dying due… Continue reading For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on assisted dying

The stance among family doctors in England regarding assisted dying is divisive, as indicated by BBC research into potential legalization. The results of the study offer a revealing glimpse into how deeply entrenched personal beliefs and experiences influence the viewpoints of many GPs on the matter. A questionnaire was sent by BBC News to over… Continue reading GPs split over assisted dying plans, BBC research suggests