Category: UK News

Spinal Tap’s drummer curse is no secret to fans of the parody British rock band. From the original sticksman, John “Stumpy” Pepys, who died in a “bizarre gardening accident,” to subsequent unfortunate replacements like Eric “Stumpy Joe” Childs and Peter “James” Bond who met grim fates, the band has struggled in this department. Now, over… Continue reading Spinal Tap: The world's loudest band return with a little help from their famous friends

Steve Reed, the newly appointed Housing Secretary, has expressed the government’s firm commitment to constructing 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029, stating unequivocally that “it’s what we’re going to do.” Taking over the housing portfolio from Angela Rayner in a recent reshuffle, Reed highlighted the urgency of addressing the housing “crisis” through increased… Continue reading We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists

Baroness Doreen Lawrence is calling on witnesses to share any information they may have about her son’s murder as an official review, sparked by a BBC investigation, gets underway. The review, conducted independently by the College of Policing, aims to uncover any remaining leads in the case of Stephen Lawrence’s tragic killing. Speaking to BBC… Continue reading Stephen Lawrence’s mother asks witnesses to 'please come forward’ as review begins

A recent report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has highlighted a concerning trend in the cost of residential care for vulnerable children in England. Over the course of five years, the expenditure on each child placed in a children’s home has almost doubled, with councils averaging £318,400 per child for the year ending in… Continue reading Cost of children's homes doubles but care can be poor

Peers in opposition to assisted dying are raising concerns about a bill seeking to legalize it in England and Wales, as the proposed legislation is set to be debated in Parliament once again. The House of Lords is preparing for a two-day discussion on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Advocates are calling… Continue reading Assisted dying bill to be debated in House of Lords

According to teaching unions speaking to the BBC, schools are facing increasing challenges as more children enter reception without crucial skills like speaking in full sentences or independent toileting abilities. Results from a survey of over 1,000 primary school teachers in England indicate that a third of teachers have at least five children in their… Continue reading More school-starters missing key skills like toilet training, teachers say

Ed Sheeran is back with his eighth album, facing pressure after his last two records, Subtract and Autumn Variations, did not meet commercial expectations. The subdued and introspective nature of these albums, which delved into personal topics like death and illness, left Sheeran with something to prove. His new record, Play, starts off with an… Continue reading Ed Sheeran's cross-cultural album Play: Can the pop star reclaim his crown?

} Elisabeth Ketelsen, who is 82, is an active person, still swimming in international events – she has broken world records for her age group. But in 2022, she discovered a lump in her breast. “I saw the doctor on Monday – on the following Thursday I had mammography and a biopsy and from then… Continue reading What the NHS can learn from the country that boosted cancer survival

Several newspapers are covering the latest developments surrounding the assassination of conservative US activist Charlie Kirk. The Sun features a photo released by the FBI of a “person of interest” in the case with the headline “Face of evil”. The paper alleges that the bullet used in the assassination was engraved with “transgender and anti-fascist… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Face of evil' and Mandelson 'finally sacked'

A former judge has expressed his deep disappointment at the delay in implementing new legislation to address the issue of hate crimes in Northern Ireland. Desmond Marrinan, who had recommended strengthening the laws five years ago, highlighted the alarming rise in racially-motivated attacks, with police figures reaching record levels since the start of recording in… Continue reading Hate crime: Former judge 'greatly disappointed' by law delay