Category: UK News

The Treasury Committee has raised concerns about the future of cash acceptance, suggesting that shops and services may need to be compelled to accept cash to protect vulnerable individuals who depend on it. While the committee stopped short of recommending a change in legislation, it emphasized the need for the government to enhance its monitoring… Continue reading Shops could be forced to accept cash in future, report says

Alex Smith and Matt Taylor reported from Nottingham for BBC News. Following an incident during a match on October 28, 2023, professional ice hockey player Adam Johnson tragically passed away due to a neck injury sustained from a collision with Matt Petgrave of the Sheffield Steelers. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stated that no criminal… Continue reading No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

The Sun reports on the romantic getaway of the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, also known as Prince William and Kate, to the Isle of Mull in western Scotland to mark their 14th wedding anniversary. The tabloid shares that the royal pair enjoyed trying whisky and haggis in Tobermory during their visit. Additionally, Kate met… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Net zero 'doomed' and royals on 'love island'

Mark Poynting and Justin Rowlatt, experts in BBC Climate & Science, have brought to light severe warnings from the climate watchdog regarding the lack of progress made by the UK government in preparing for the escalating threats posed by rising temperatures. The independent Climate Change Committee’s report has heavily criticized the government’s slow or non-existent… Continue reading Government not taking climate threats seriously – watchdog

In a recent development regarding the Reform UK party, Dame Andrea Jenkyns, who is the candidate for the first mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, has expressed differing views on children with special educational needs (SEND) compared to her party leader Nigel Farage. Dame Andrea, a former Conservative minister, has openly shared her personal experience with attention… Continue reading Andrea Jenkyns at odds with Nigel Farage on special needs

The Duchess of Sussex recently sent a personal gift along with a card bearing the title HRH, according to sources close to her. This gesture was not meant for any public use, but rather as a private demonstration of goodwill. The card was included in a gift basket for US cosmetics entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima,… Continue reading Meghan uses 'HRH' title but denies breaking rules

The old Radio Teleswitching System (RTS) meters are becoming obsolete, putting hundreds of thousands of homes at risk of losing hot water or heating. Energy companies are struggling to replace these outdated meters with smart meters before the 30th of June deadline. More than 300,000 homes could potentially face heating issues, according to campaigners, prompting… Continue reading Warning RTS electricity meters in 300,000 homes could stop working

In a remarkable discovery, a 29-year-old doctor from Bristol had her vision saved by a revolutionary test that identified a mystery infection plaguing her health for five years. Dr. Ellie Irwin had been suffering from persistent inflammation in her right eye, leading to blurred vision despite undergoing intensive treatments that were ineffective. The breakthrough came… Continue reading Metagenomics test saves woman's sight after mystery infection

BBC Scotland’s environment correspondent, Kevin Keane, reports that conservation groups are vehemently opposing the construction of an offshore wind farm, known as Berwick Bank, in the Firth of Forth. The developer, SSE, anticipates that the project could result in the deaths of tens of thousands of seabirds, with kittiwakes identified as the species most at… Continue reading Plea to block wind farm as thousands of bird deaths forecast

In an effort to address the growing demand for mental health support, new strategies are being implemented to offer same-day assistance without requiring a referral. The Welsh government has outlined a 10-year plan focusing on early intervention and social prescribing to connect individuals with community-based activities. Minister for Health and Wellbeing Sarah Murphy emphasized the… Continue reading Mental health: Same-day help in Wales promised under new plan