Category: UK News

A group of British parents who believe social media contributed to the deaths of their children have taken action by travelling to the US to advocate for better online safety measures for children. Four families made the journey to New York City to join hundreds of others in protesting outside the offices of Meta, the… Continue reading Bereaved parents demand social media firms 'protect children'

Approximately 350 employees at the University of Edinburgh have agreed to voluntary redundancy in an effort to reduce costs. Principal Sir Peter Mathieson recently declared that academic promotions will be put on hold for the 2025-26 period as part of the university’s cost-saving measures. Reports suggest that the institution aims to cut expenses by around… Continue reading Hundreds take voluntary redundancy at University of Edinburgh

Following the recent Supreme Court ruling on sex-based rights, John Swinney, a prominent figure in the Scottish government, announced that they will be releasing “timely guidance” on the issue of single-sex spaces. This decision comes after the Supreme Court clarified that biological sex is the defining factor for a woman according to the Equality Act.… Continue reading New sex-based rights guidance on way, says Swinney

Two friends set out on a holiday adventure that turned tragic when they unknowingly consumed deadly alcohol in Laos. Bethany Clarke and Simone White, childhood friends from south-east London, took a trip to Cambodia and Laos, hoping for a memorable experience. However, their plans took a devastating turn when they drank free vodka shots served… Continue reading Laos methanol poisoning: 'Don't let it be your best friend'

BBC News reporters James W Kelly and Matt Graveling have revealed that vehicles trapped in a central London mechanical stacked car park have finally been freed after more than two years. Owners of the vehicles received an email from the management company for Rathbone Square, CBRE, stating that three-hour slots would be available for collections… Continue reading Vehicles to be freed from car park after two years

Businesses in the UK are expressing their support for the government’s decision to review the rule that allows small parcels to enter the country duty-free. According to major retailers, this rule gives an unfair advantage to overseas firms such as Shein and Temu over British businesses. Theo Paphitis, former Dragon’s Den star and owner of… Continue reading Tax-free parcels rule used by Shein and Temu under review

Amid growing concerns over global energy supplies, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband urged countries to work together to minimize the risks during the opening of a two-day energy security summit in London. Representatives from over 50 governments, including the US and the EU, gathered to address the challenges posed by various factors such as conflicts in… Continue reading Miliband urges global cooperation amidst energy “challenges”

In an extraordinary medical feat, a baby boy has been “born twice” after surgeons performed a life-saving operation on his mother, Lucy, 32, who lives near Sonning Common in Oxfordshire. Lucy was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 12 weeks pregnant, prompting a team of 15 doctors at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford… Continue reading Baby “born twice” after rare ovarian cancer surgery

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales, has made it clear that he will not be the succeeding pontiff. However, he is anticipating the overwhelming responsibility of participating in the selection of Pope Francis’s successor. As he turns 80 in November, he barely made the age cutoff to… Continue reading Choosing a new Pope: 'Conclave is quite intimidating'

The UK regulator has officially released the final set of rules aimed at providing enhanced protection for children online, describing them as groundbreaking. Platforms are required to implement changes to their algorithms that recommend content to young users and enhance age verification processes by July 25, or risk facing hefty fines. Platforms hosting pornography, content… Continue reading Ofcom finalises rules for tech firms to protect children online