Category: UK News

BBC News business reporter, Dearbail Jordan, reported that Sainsbury’s is anticipating a minimal impact from the reduction in prices. The grocery retailer projects a decrease in underlying retail profit of approximately £36m for the year, a figure significantly lower than the potential £400m impact expected by Tesco. Despite the anticipated dip in profit, Sainsbury’s disclosed… Continue reading Sainsbury's profit set to dip as price war looms

King Charles has delivered a heartfelt Easter message that aims to foster unity among various faiths and applaud the humanitarian efforts made during times of conflict and natural disasters. The message was shared ahead of the customary Maundy Service, which was held at Durham Cathedral this year. Reflecting on the intricate nature of human behavior,… Continue reading King Charles hails humanitarian workers in Easter message

A delightful sight has been captivating amateur wildlife photographers at a park in north Belfast. The tropical ring-neck parakeets, adorned with emerald green feathers and a striking rose-red beak, have become the main attraction at Waterworks Park. These vibrant birds, originally hailing from the Himalayas, the Indian subcontinent, and parts of Africa, are a common… Continue reading Parakeets: Why are parrots living in a park in Belfast?

A 72-year-old transgender woman, Kerrie Meyer, expressed concerns over the UK Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the definition of a woman and its potential negative impact on the safety of transgender individuals. Meyer, a campaigner from Shetland, criticized the decision, stating that it could lead to increased bigotry, transphobia, assault, and life-threatening dangers for the… Continue reading 'Supreme Court ruling has dire consequences for all trans people' say campaigners

A victim of a scam involving a fake banking app shared his experience of losing £1,000 worth of tools, expressing his disillusionment with humanity. The scammers used apps that imitate legitimate mobile banking platforms, allowing them to deceive sellers with fake bank transfers and disappear after showing a “successful payment” message. Dr Tim Day from… Continue reading 'Fake bank app allowed scammers to shake my hand and steal from me'

Ciara Burns, the daughter of a disabled woman, expressed her dismay at the decision to remove her mother from the day centre she attends in Downpatrick. Maureen Wyatt, aged 66, has been a member of the centre for adults with complex disabilities since 2009, following a brain injury caused by a cardiac arrest. Burns revealed… Continue reading Downpatrick: Daughter of disabled woman concerned at day centre plan

Political Reporter Sam Francis and Political correspondent Helen Catt report that the five largest business groups in the UK have jointly penned an open letter asking for immediate amendments to the government’s Employment Rights Bill. The new legislation, set to be reviewed by the House of Lords this month, introduces a right to secured hours… Continue reading Employment Rights Bill: Business groups urge changes to reforms

In an effort to provide patients with quicker care and advice while avoiding long NHS hospital waiting lists, the government in England is expanding a scheme to support GPs. This initiative will enable GPs to collaborate more closely with specialists for speedy expert advice on conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, menopause symptoms, and ear infections.… Continue reading Plan for GPs to keep millions of patients out of hospital

In a heartwarming turn of events, a family in Wales is elated as their lost digital camera, missing for seven years, has been discovered intact on the Isles of Scilly. The camera, found at the base of a hedge, required two days of drying out before the memory card could be accessed. Astonishingly, the memory… Continue reading Camera lost on Isles of Scilly to be returned to owners in Wales

Supreme Court judges have unanimously ruled that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex under equalities law, spurring discussions across the UK. The Metro highlights this ruling with the headline “Transwomen ‘not women’”, depicting a group celebrating outside the Supreme Court in London. The judgment is deemed by The Guardian to have… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Victory for women' and 'equity policies in chaos'