Category: UK News

d been struggling to manage her finances, so she agreed to appoint Mr Hiller as her attorney. But she later became concerned about the fees he was charging and the lack of transparency around his activities. She tried to end the arrangement and requested that Mr Hiller return her financial documents, but he refused. She… Continue reading Bank accounts locked and cash withdrawn after elderly gave power to law firm partner

The case of Marcus Johnson, a motorist from Cwmbran in south Wales, has shone a light on the murky world of car finance. Johnson’s case saw him take on lenders and dealers for allegedly hiding commission payments when cars were bought on finance deals. A recent Court of Appeal judgment found in the favour of… Continue reading Car finance scandal payout fears as row drags on

The UK government is seeking to transform how public services are delivered by urging the civil service to emulate the “test and learn” culture that technology companies often adopt. Pat McFadden, who supervises the Cabinet Office, will advocate that the state should behave “a little bit more like a start-up” in a speech. The comments… Continue reading Government to set out £100m plan to make state 'like a start-up'

in this situation,” she says. Despite her struggles, Pippa is grateful for the NHS and the care she received during her surgery and treatment. However, she does believe that more needs to be done to listen to women and take their concerns seriously. “The message needs to be put out there to doctors and nurses… Continue reading Gynaecology patients going private to escape NHS waiting lists

oung people currently being treated with puberty blockers will not be included in the trial. The trial will be randomised, meaning some young people will receive the puberty blockers and others will receive a placebo. This is designed to help researchers understand if there are benefits to taking the drugs, and whether there are any… Continue reading Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve the big debate?

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will speak at the Eurogroup on Monday, where she is expected to call for closer ties between the UK and EU economies. Reeves is the first British chancellor to attend the group since the UK’s departure from the EU. Primary points from her speech include creating a “mature, business-like relationship” between… Continue reading Rachel Reeves: Closer UK and EU ties will boost economic growth

Danny Jones, the lead vocalist of McFly, has won the 2024 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! after he received the most votes from the audience. Coleen Rooney took second place, while Reverend Richard Coles came in third. This year’s show was presented by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and was… Continue reading I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2024 winner revealed

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s government fell to rebel forces on Sunday, prompting UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to welcome the end of his “barbaric regime”. Assad reportedly fled to Moscow and has been granted asylum in Russia. Sir Keir called for a “political solution”, protecting civilians and minorities, and ensuring aid reached the most… Continue reading Keir Starmer welcomes fall of Assad's 'barbaric regime' in Syria

Amy, a 36-year-old lawyer from London, has recently given birth to a baby boy using donor sperm and in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Deciding to have a baby on her own relieved the time pressure she was feeling, given that dating while looking for a partner to start a family could be intense. Using donor sperm and… Continue reading IVF using donor sperm: 'I could have a baby without a partner'

On Wednesday, the UK hosted its first ever Drone Soccer tournament at Wigston Academy in Leicestershire. This unique event combines the sport of football and drone technology, which is encased in a protective ball-shaped cage. The concept of Drone Soccer originated in South Korea. The tournament was organized by Drone Sports Ltd, and according to… Continue reading Futuristic sport drone soccer likened to 'robotic Quidditch'