As snow and rain continue to fall across the UK, weather warnings are still in place. Much of Scotland is warned of yellow ice and snow throughout Friday and Saturday, with power cuts and travel disruption. Although milder temperatures have been predicted for most northern areas on Friday, conditions could still prove to be unpleasant… Continue reading UK weather: Warnings across country for snow and floods
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Newspaper headlines: Labour's £28bn 'U-turn' and fury at 'blue card' plans
Labour’s decision to withdraw its pledge to spend £28bn per year on green investment is causing controversy amongst environmental groups, trade unions, and the energy industry. The move by Sir Keir Starmer is being seen as a U-turn aimed at drawing a line under a political dispute over his party’s potentially high borrowing levels. The… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Labour's £28bn 'U-turn' and fury at 'blue card' plans
Your Fat Friend: Documentary examines the way fat people are seen on screen
The lack of complex portrayals of plus-size people on screen is a featured topic in a new documentary that raises questions about why fat characters are frequently the punchline or the focus of pity. Siobhan McSweeney, well-known for her role in Derry Girls, joins the documentary to promote a fairer and more balanced portrayal of… Continue reading Your Fat Friend: Documentary examines the way fat people are seen on screen
Women and girls' football teams in England double in seven years
BBC analysis has revealed that the number of registered female football teams across England and the Channel Islands has doubled in seven years. According to data provided by 31 county football associations, there are now 12,150 registered women’s and girls’ teams, up from 5,632 in the 2016-17 season. The largest increase was seen in the… Continue reading Women and girls' football teams in England double in seven years
Piers Morgan to move TalkTV show Uncensored to YouTube
Piers Morgan has decided to move his daily talk show, Uncensored, from TalkTV to its YouTube channel. Morgan said that traditional television programming schedules were a “straitjacket” and that the move online would allow him to conduct longer interviews with guests. He added that the switch would allow Uncensored to reach a larger, more global… Continue reading Piers Morgan to move TalkTV show Uncensored to YouTube
Fashion icons assemble for Edward Enninful's last British Vogue cover
British Vogue’s outgoing editor, Edward Enninful, has put together an all-female lineup of 40 stars for his farewell issue. Supermodels Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista make up part of the diverse list of women who have been chosen for the Legendary issue, alongside Oprah Winfrey, Victoria Beckham, Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus. Enninful… Continue reading Fashion icons assemble for Edward Enninful's last British Vogue cover
Hybu Cig Cymru: Bullying claims at Welsh meat promotion company
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, a company overseen by the Welsh government, has been accused of bullying its staff. North Wales Senedd Member Llyr Gruffydd has demanded a Senedd committee inquiry into the matter after six members of staff separately complained about a manager and an independent investigation sustained several complaints made against… Continue reading Hybu Cig Cymru: Bullying claims at Welsh meat promotion company
King Charles doing 'extremely well' after cancer diagnosis, Queen Camilla says
Queen Camilla has stated that King Charles is “doing extremely well under the circumstances” after the start of his cancer treatment. The Queen made the statement during an event at Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday evening. She expressed how touched the King was by the letters and messages received from the public. The Buckingham Palace declared… Continue reading King Charles doing 'extremely well' after cancer diagnosis, Queen Camilla says
Sinn Féin to attend first PSNI graduation
Sinn Féin leaders, including First Minister Michelle O’Neill, will attend a PSNI graduation ceremony for the first time on Friday. The event at Garnerville marks the first time Sinn Féin politicians have attended a passing out ceremony since the PSNI was established 23 years ago. Gerry Kelly, the party’s policing board member, will also attend.… Continue reading Sinn Féin to attend first PSNI graduation
Neil Gray replaces Michael Matheson as Scottish health secretary
Michael Matheson, Scotland’s health secretary, has resigned and has been replaced by Neil Gray. Gray previously served as the wellbeing economy, fair work and energy secretary and led Humza Yousaf’s SNP leadership campaign last year. Matheson resigned ahead of the publication of an investigation into an £11k data roaming bill that he incurred during a… Continue reading Neil Gray replaces Michael Matheson as Scottish health secretary