Category: UK News

A medical tribunal has been informed that Dr. Asif Munaf, a former participant on the television program The Apprentice, made numerous antisemitic, racist, and sexist posts on social media. Dr. Munaf, who hails from Sheffield, reportedly shared these highly offensive remarks on his X account multiple times between October 2023 and July 2025. Dr. Munaf… Continue reading The Apprentice's Dr Asif Munaf accused of racist posts – tribunal

West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council leaders are set to face parliamentary scrutiny regarding their decision to prohibit Israeli football supporters from attending a match in Birmingham last year. The ban involved fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv during their November fixture against Aston Villa. This move drew criticism from the prime minister and various… Continue reading West Midlands police to be questioned over Israeli football fan ban

A new NHS online hospital service is set to launch in England in 2027, targeting nine specific medical conditions initially, with an emphasis on menopause, prostate issues, and eye-related ailments. Accessible through the NHS app, this digital service will enable patients to undergo assessments, follow-ups, and check-ups remotely, supported by a dedicated team of specialists.… Continue reading New NHS online hospital to focus on nine health conditions

Several leading newspapers have focused on the recent court appearance of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, whose headline statement declared, “I’m a prisoner of war.” This momentous event was captured vividly across multiple front pages, highlighting both the legal and geopolitical implications of Maduro’s situation. As he faced the US judicial system in New York,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'I'm a prisoner of war' says Maduro and 'that's Amorim'

The UK’s motoring industry has expressed serious concerns over the sustainability of government incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), despite a notable increase in new car registrations. In 2025, the total number of new cars registered surpassed two million for the first time since the pandemic, with nearly half a million of these vehicles being electric,… Continue reading New car sales hit 2m, but EV discounts can't go on, warns SMMT

A woman overcoming addiction shared her difficult experience of having to go through withdrawal alone in a bed and breakfast, due to the absence of inpatient addiction support in her local health trust. Katrina McGibbon, aged 46 and residing in Lurgan, County Armagh, began struggling with alcohol and drug dependency in her 30s. Her recovery… Continue reading Southern Trust: Woman detoxed alone after failing to access local treatment

Scotland continues to face severe wintry conditions as fresh ice and snow warnings have been issued across the entire country on Tuesday. Hundreds of schools remain closed in northern areas, with Aberdeenshire, Orkney, and Shetland councils confirming closures, while some schools in Aberdeen are expected to open depending on the proximity of staff to their… Continue reading Amber alert for north as snow warning extended across Scotland

Parents of infants born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare and life-limiting condition, have expressed frustration over delayed diagnoses despite having raised early concerns about their children’s symptoms. For example, Dani-Rae Brown experienced muscle weakness starting at just five months old, but her SMA diagnosis only came seven months later. Now reliant on a… Continue reading Our children waited too long for same diagnosis as Jesy Nelson’s twins

Families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing have expressed strong criticism of MI5, accusing the agency of failing them and urging full inclusion in forthcoming legislation aimed at preventing concealment of the truth in public service. In a letter addressed to Sir Keir Starmer, seen by the BBC, these families questioned how many times MI5… Continue reading Manchester Arena bereaved families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has urged her American counterpart, Marco Rubio, to uphold international law amid recent US military involvement in Venezuela. This reminder came during her address to MPs after the United States launched an operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The action has sparked criticism accusing the US… Continue reading Cooper reminds US of international legal obligations in Venezuela