Category: UK News

A court has heard that a prison governor engaged in a relationship with a drug dealer who supposedly gave her a £12,000 Mercedes as a gift after she illegally authorized his early release from jail. Kerri Pegg, 42, was viewed as a “rising star” within the Prison Service, swiftly advancing from a graduate entrant to… Continue reading HMP Kirkham governor 'had relationship with drug dealer prisoner'

Dr Anish Anish is currently under investigation by a health trust for alleged actions regarding charging patients for NHS appointments. The consultant pediatrician, formerly employed by the Northern Health Trust, is facing complaints from parents regarding assessments for ADHD and autism. Dr. Anish has denied the allegations, stating that he is currently unwell and unable… Continue reading ADHD: Doctor being investigated over claims he charged NHS patients

The chancellor’s words about the changing world seemed prophetic as events quickly unfolded in response. This sentiment has become somewhat of a mantra in Westminster, serving as a rationale for the shifts in policies and budget cuts recently announced by Rachel Reeves in her Spring Statement. The underlying message when officials speak of the changing… Continue reading Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK

A surge in investigations into police officers alleged to have abused their authority for sexual purposes has been reported with a record number of cases coming to light. The Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (OPONI) had 19 active cases as of July 2024, and this number has since escalated to 24, indicating… Continue reading PSNI: Allegations of officers abusing their positions at record high

Following a tragic incident in north-west London, two individuals have been taken into custody after a woman lost her life when she was struck by a driver who was attempting to evade Metropolitan Police. The suspects, aged 18 and 19, were apprehended on Wednesday under suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to… Continue reading Two arrested after woman killed during Edgware police car chase

Education reporter, Hayley Clarke, shared a report suggesting the government needs to step up to safeguard young people from harmful and violent content online. The Youth Select Committee, consisting of 14 to 19-year-olds, voiced concerns that the Online Safety Act does not provide adequate protection for children against dangerous material. Despite calls to prohibit social… Continue reading Tougher rules needed to protect young people online, report warns

New powers are set to be granted to police forces to oversee protests near religious sites, announced by the Home Office. The move comes in response to a series of protests deemed as “intimidating” that have taken place near synagogues and mosques in recent months. Police will now have the authority to place conditions on… Continue reading Police get new powers to protect places of worship

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has imposed a £3m fine on an NHS software provider due to security lapses that exposed personal information to a ransomware attack. Advanced Computer Software Group was found responsible for the breach, which jeopardized the data of 79,404 individuals, as disclosed by the UK’s data protection authority. The company, which… Continue reading NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach

The daughter of a woman who tragically lost her life in a horrific incident is advocating for government action to ensure the proper implementation of the Ask for Angela safety scheme. Angela Crompton, the inspiration behind the scheme, was killed by her husband in 2012, with her name now being used as a codeword for… Continue reading Ask for Angela: Daughter wants more to be done to protect women

Reporting by Peter Gillibrand and Tom Richardson for BBC Newsbeat generated an engaging piece delving into the historical background of nuclear disasters such as Fukushima, Three Mile Island, and Chernobyl. However, it significantly highlighted the lesser-known Windscale fire, a nuclear accident that took place in the Lake District, England, and released radioactive material into the… Continue reading Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game