During a Senedd meeting, it was disclosed that Cardiff is set to be the location for the opening ceremony of the 2028 European Championships for football. This news comes as Wales was already confirmed to be co-hosting the tournament alongside England, Ireland, and Scotland. Rebecca Evans, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy, and Planning, unveiled… Continue reading Euros: Cardiff set to host Euro 2028 opening ceremony and matches
Category: UK News
Experts propose new Scottish climate change targets
In Scotland, independent experts have put forward a fresh set of targets aimed at addressing climate change over the next two decades. The Scottish government had abandoned annual targets after consistently failing to meet them, but the commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 remained intact. According to the Climate Change Committee (CCC), emissions… Continue reading Experts propose new Scottish climate change targets
Evidence lost after six killed in Harlow fire – investigator
Following a tragic house fire that claimed the lives of six family members in 2012, crucial evidence was mistakenly destroyed at the onset of the investigation, as revealed by an investigator involved in the case. Dr. Sabah Usmani and her five children lost their lives in the fire that engulfed their home in Harlow, Essex,… Continue reading Evidence lost after six killed in Harlow fire – investigator
Gonorrhoea vaccine to be rolled out in England from August
NHS England has made history by launching a world-first gonorrhoea vaccine as cases of the sexually transmitted infection continue to rise. The vaccine, which is aimed at high-risk individuals, particularly gay and bisexual men with a history of multiple sexual partners or STIs, is expected to be 30-40% effective in combating the infection. With over… Continue reading Gonorrhoea vaccine to be rolled out in England from August
Thames Water halts bosses bonus scheme
Thames Water has recently made the decision to halt its plan to distribute substantial bonuses to senior executives associated with securing its £3bn rescue loan. This choice was made in response to Downing Street’s declaration that rewarding the leaders at the troubled company for their failures was unacceptable. The company’s proposed “retention scheme,” which would… Continue reading Thames Water halts bosses bonus scheme
New rapid brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts
In Nottingham, researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the way brain tumors are diagnosed. A new testing method has been developed that significantly reduces the time it takes to identify different types of brain tumors, from weeks to just hours. This development has been hailed as a “game changer” by surgeons, who… Continue reading New rapid brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts
Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths
A call has been made to universities in England to intensify their efforts in preventing student suicides, as highlighted in a review commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE). For nearly two years, this report has been in the making, emphasizing the need for universities to evaluate the safety of student halls and involve families… Continue reading Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths
Newspaper headlines: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'
On the front pages of various newspapers, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s condemnation of Israel’s bombing of Gaza takes center stage. The Daily Mirror displays a powerful headline demanding an end to the conflict, accompanied by a heartbreaking image of a malnourished infant from Gaza. Lammy’s plea to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lift… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'
M&S and Co-op hacks: Scattered Spider is focus of police investigation
A group of cyber criminals, suspected to be young English-speaking individuals, are the focus of a police investigation into recent cyber attacks on UK retailers. The group, known as Scattered Spider, has been identified as a key part of the ongoing probe by the National Crime Agency (NCA). Paul Foster, head of the NCA’s national… Continue reading M&S and Co-op hacks: Scattered Spider is focus of police investigation
Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster to appear before Covid Inquiry
Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill, respectively the former and current First Ministers of Northern Ireland, are scheduled to testify before the Covid Inquiry happening on Wednesday. The inquiry, held in London, will center on the testing, tracing, and isolation strategies implemented by Stormont during the pandemic. Other individuals set to give evidence include former Ulster… Continue reading Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster to appear before Covid Inquiry