Category: UK News

Victims of the infected blood scandal are facing prolonged delays in receiving compensation, according to Sir Brian Langstaff, the chair of the public inquiry investigating the disaster. In a scathing report, Sir Brian highlighted “obvious injustices” in the design of the compensation scheme. The scandal, which affected an estimated 30,000 individuals who were infected with… Continue reading Blood scandal victims 'harmed further' by compensation delays

Entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh reported on the controversy surrounding the best-selling non-fiction book “The Salt Path” by English author Raynor Winn, published by Penguin Michael Joseph. The publishing house defended its due diligence process, stating that it had a contract with Winn regarding factual accuracy before releasing the book. This comes after claims made in… Continue reading The Salt Path: Penguin says it did 'all necessary due diligence'

In the wake of the Post Office scandal, victims have come forward to share their thoughts with Sir Keir Starmer following the publication of the first report from the Post Office inquiry. Maria Lockwood, one of the victims, expressed her plea for an end to the cruelty and manipulation that has plagued their lives. “Just… Continue reading Post Office scandal victims' message to Keir Starmer

The arrest of a British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, in Iran has left their son, Joe Bennett, devastated and desperate for their return. The Foremans, who were on a motorcycle trip around the world, were detained in January and charged with espionage, despite the family’s denial of the accusations. Bennett expressed his anguish at… Continue reading Son of couple held in Iran: 'They aren't spies, they're Mum and Dad'

Noor Nanji and Felicity Baker, culture reporters, highlighted a caution given to Gregg Wallace by one of the country’s top barristers, Baroness Helena Kennedy, advising him not to dismiss the women who have spoken out against him. The BBC recently received 50 more claims against the TV personality, which Wallace has refuted. An investigation by… Continue reading Gregg Wallace: TV presenter warned not to 'say women made it up'

BBC Scotland transport correspondent David Henderson reported that the Ferguson Marine shipyard has secured a contract to construct three sections of a Royal Navy warship currently being built on the River Clyde. The shipyard, which is owned by the Scottish government, was recently warned by a committee of MSPs that it needed urgent investment to… Continue reading Ferguson Marine signs deal to build Navy warship sections at Port Glasgow

A significant development has transpired in the housing industry, as Britain’s largest housebuilders have agreed to contribute £100m towards affordable housing in order to evade a potential ruling on alleged violations of competition laws by regulators. This decision comes on the heels of suspicions that these firms may have engaged in the exchange of sensitive… Continue reading UK housebuilders agree to pay £100m to avoid legal decision

BBC News NI communities correspondent Mark Simpson reported that the judge who accused loyalist activist Jamie Bryson of lying under oath in court has chosen not to take any action against him. Despite part of Mr. Bryson’s evidence being deemed untruthful by Judge Gordon Kerr during a recent four-week trial, no further action is being… Continue reading Nama trial: Judge who said Bryson lied in court will take no action

Caterers are facing challenges in providing school meals as costs rise, leading to reductions in meat content, smaller portions, and cheaper ingredients, according to Michael Hales, the new chair of a school food organization. Hales highlighted the struggle schools face in balancing government funding for free school meals with the increasing costs of providing meals… Continue reading School meals smaller and have less meat due to cost, caterers say

Business reporters Tom Espiner and Esyllt Carr filed a report from The Oval, London, describing the devastating impact of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal on those wrongly accused and prosecuted for criminal offenses, as found in the first report from the official inquiry into the scandal. The report by Sir Wyn Williams revealed the… Continue reading Post Office scandal had 'disastrous' impact on victims, report says