Category: UK News

The UK’s competition watchdog has issued a warning that drivers are still being charged too much for fuel, which cost them a total of £1.6bn last year, citing weakened competition in the fuel sector. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that supermarkets’ profit margins had doubled since 2019. CMA’s chief executive, Sarah Cardell, told… Continue reading Drivers still pay too much for fuel, warns watchdog

The UK’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) is “not fit for purpose,” according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The assertion came after an independent review found “significant failings” at the regulator. Inspectors with insufficient experience, inspectors with neither training nor experience in appropriate fields, and inconsistencies in assessments of different services were among the failings highlighted.… Continue reading NHS and care regulator 'not fit for purpose'

A midwife who goes by the username “midwifemillar” and has gained popularity on TikTok due to her videos about pregnancy and childbirth has claimed that her “jealous” colleagues forced her out of her job. Lara Basini-Millar, a former employee of Southmead Hospital in Bristol, has filed a case against the North Bristol NHS Trust, alleging… Continue reading Tiktok star midwifemillar 'pushed' out of job by 'jealous' colleagues

Matthew Sharp has been stuck in Epsom General Hospital in Surrey for almost a year. The disabled 36-year-old has multiple complex conditions, including Tourette’s syndrome, a learning disability, ADHD, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He has been medically fit to leave for most of his time in hospital, but no suitable home has been found for… Continue reading Man in hospital for months despite being medically fit to leave

Mel Stride has announced his entry to the Conservative leadership race to succeed Rishi Sunak on Friday. The former work and pensions secretary has the support of 10 MPs, the minimum requirement to proceed to the next stage of the contest. Stride, formerly central Devon MP, is the fourth person to join the race after… Continue reading Mel Stride announces Conservative leadership bid

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has issued an apology after an offensive phrase used by racists was discovered in the title of an online listing for a pair of school trousers. The pants featured reinforced knees and a “grow hem,” which, when combined, created the phrase. The offensive term is often used in place of racial… Continue reading Sainsbury's sorry for trouser description linked to racist slur

Several leading dressage riders, including Charlotte Dujardin’s long-time Team GB colleague Carl Hester, have criticized her behaviour after videos emerged of her excessively whipping a horse. The three-time Olympic gold medallist pulled out of Paris 2024 following the revelations. She has since been suspended by the FEI (equestrian’s governing body). In a statement, the board… Continue reading Charlotte Dujardin: Dressage star condemned by GB team-mate Carl Hester

Following previous announcements that it would not air live news bulletins with Olympics Games footage due to licensing rights, RTÉ is to resume airing news on TV in Northern Ireland, according to the Irish broadcaster.  On 14 July, RTÉ’s news television bulletins were geo-blocked on Freeview channel 54, Sky, RTÉ Player and the broadcaster’s news… Continue reading RTÉ: Irish broadcaster resuming bulletins in Northern Ireland

The family members of a man who was kicked and stamped on by a police officer at Manchester Airport have been left traumatised. Brothers Muhammad Fahir Amaaz and Amaad Amaaz were both involved in the incident. Akhmed Yakoob, representing the family, stated the medical condition of the man who was kicked now included a cyst… Continue reading Manchester Airport: Family of man kicked by police left 'traumatised'

A jury in a murder trial has been discharged after it failed to reach a verdict on a man whose dangerous driving killed “Good Samaritan” Chris Marriott, who had been trying to help an injured woman in Sheffield. Hassan Jhangur’s car had hit and killed Mr. Marriott as he tried to help Jhangur’s sister, Nafeesa,… Continue reading Chris Marriott: Jury discharged in 'Good Samaritan' murder trial