Category: UK News

A condition that affects as many as 8% of women, pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a serious concern for those experiencing it. For 29-year-old Marianne Barry, PMDD means that if she doesn’t take the contraceptive pill daily, she could face symptoms of severe anxiety or even suicidal thoughts. Despite the prevalence of PMDD, the average… Continue reading PMDD: 'I want a child but I'm scared to come off the pill'

An independent review has highlighted the urgent need for an overhaul of the teacher complaints system in Scotland. The report scrutinized the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and identified issues with the length and quality of misconduct investigations conducted by the regulator. The Professional Standards Authority (PSA), responsible for the review, recommended that the… Continue reading School teacher misconduct investigations need revamp – report

Reporter Chris McLaughlin from BBC Scotland covers the dramatic story unfolding in Naples, as SSC Napoli is on the brink of claiming its fourth ever Scudetto. With just one round of fixtures remaining in the Serie A season, Napoli sits one point above Inter Milan, setting the stage for a thrilling and nerve-wracking finale. The… Continue reading Gilmour and McTominay mania takes over Naples for title decider

The upcoming May bank holiday weekend in the UK is expected to bring rain, signaling a significant shift in the weather pattern. High pressure has been dominant in the meteorological spring months, resulting in dry and sunny conditions. However, low pressure is now making a comeback, bringing the prospect of wetter and windier weather. The… Continue reading UK weather: rain for May bank holiday weekend but not a total washout

After receiving further threats, residents who were targeted in a sectarian attack in north Belfast are planning to leave their homes, a local councillor revealed. The incident occurred in the Annalee Street and Alloa Street areas, where homes were damaged by a group of masked individuals hurling masonry at the properties. Independent councillor Paul McCusker… Continue reading Belfast: Residents to leave properties after sectarian threats

Presently, an Indian IT company is conducting an internal inquiry to ascertain whether it played a role in the cyber attack on Marks & Spencer, according to BBC News. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been rendering services to M&S for more than ten years. The retailer disclosed earlier this week that the hackers causing substantial… Continue reading Indian IT giant investigates M&S cyber attack link

Nadine Marshall, the mother of Conner Marshall, an 18-year-old from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, who was brutally murdered by David Braddon in March 2015, is expressing concerns over proposed changes to the justice system. Braddon, in a case of mistaken identity, beat Conner Marshall to death. The plans to address prison overcrowding would potentially lead… Continue reading Mother of murdered teen Conner Marshall fears justice reforms

Leila Nathoo, the political correspondent, reported that the government’s child poverty strategy, originally scheduled for release in the spring, has been delayed. The Child Poverty Taskforce is still finalizing the strategy and is contemplating various measures, including the potential elimination of the two-child benefit cap – a move that some Labour MPs have been advocating… Continue reading Government delays publication of child poverty strategy

First Minister Eluned Morgan expressed disappointment in not receiving all the additional funding requested from the UK government’s spending review. She had pushed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to allocate more resources to Wales prior to their meeting on Friday, but tempered expectations afterward by emphasizing the multiple demands on the prime minister. Criticisms from… Continue reading Welsh first minister says Starmer won't give her everything she wants

BBC News NI crime and justice correspondent Julian O’Neill reported that the jury responsible for Gerry Adams’ libel case against the BBC is set to deliberate on its verdict next week. The case revolves around a 2016 Spotlight programme and online report where an anonymous source claimed the former Sinn Féin leader sanctioned the murder… Continue reading Gerry Adams: Jury in BBC libel case to consider verdict next week