Category: UK News

A mother from Hertfordshire has said that a special heart defect trial gave her family more time with her baby before her death at 12 weeks. Emma Hart said that her daughter Daisy, who had multiple heart abnormalities, would have died within 48 hours if it wasn’t for a “pulse oximetry” test administered at Lister… Continue reading Five-minute test gave Hertfordshire parents more time with daughter

Friday’s newspapers cover a variety of stories, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision not to hold an early general election on 2 May. However, the i reports on growing anxiety within No 10 as angry Tory MPs increasingly question Sunak’s authority. One MP says there has been a “definite vibe shift” caused by the handling… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Frank Hester 'gave £5m more' and Russia 'jams Shapps jet'

Sir Lenny Henry has said that preparing to present his final Comic Relief is “very emotional”, and he’s “incredibly proud” of what its fundraising has achieved. The comedian co-founded the charity 39 years ago, and Friday’s Red Nose Day broadcast will be his last as host. “I think it needs new blood, and I’m definitely… Continue reading Comic Relief: Sir Lenny Henry 'emotional' ahead of final appearance as host

A £25m initiative aimed at improving habitats critical for England’s varied wildlife has been unveiled. The government funding will be utilised to enhance over 3,300 hectares vital for various species, including water voles, butterflies, dragonflies, and otters. The funding has been sourced from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and will go towards 20 conservation projects… Continue reading Water voles will benefit from £25m habitat restoration

The UK government is set to revisit its commitment to curtail the illegal smuggling of puppies and kittens into the country in a bid to provide long-awaited regulation. The new bill to be tabled this week would prohibit the importing of dogs and cats under the age of six months. It also aims to clamp… Continue reading Delayed puppy smuggling crackdown back before MPs

Scotland has introduced a public information campaign to raise awareness of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act, which came into effect on 1 April. The Act criminalises threatening, abusive, or insulting behaviour intended to stir up hatred against individuals based on certain protected characteristics such as age, disability, and sexual orientation. Some supporters… Continue reading Hate crime law: Force for good or recipe for disaster?

A recent report revealed that mistakes and misdiagnoses in the medical field are resulting from family members being used as interpreters. In one particular case, a woman missed a crucial opportunity to catch her cancer early because she relied on her son to translate for her. Dr. Shanti Karupiah shared that sometimes patients might not… Continue reading Wales: Language barriers can cause medical harm – report

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied rumours of a general election taking place on May 2, which is already the date scheduled for local elections. Sunak had earlier said that the general election would occur in the second half of 2024. Despite recent speculation that the prime minister might call for an earlier ballot,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak rules out general election on 2 May

Paul Murray, an Irish author, has won the Nero Gold Prize Book of the Year for his fourth novel, The Bee Sting. The book depicts the impact of the post-2008 Irish banking crisis on a middle-class Irish family and showcases Murray’s talents as a gifted storyteller. This year’s Nero awards, which are open to any… Continue reading Paul Murray's The Bee Sting wins inaugural Nero Gold Prize book award

During an inquiry into Scotland’s response to the Covid pandemic, Dr Chris Williams, deputy chairman of the Royal College of GPs, revealed that some doctors felt they did not have adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) at the start of the pandemic. Williams told the inquiry that there was a feeling that the PPE guidance was… Continue reading GPs wore bin bags for aprons during the pandemic – inquiry