Newspaper headlines: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'

On the front pages of various newspapers, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s condemnation of Israel’s bombing of Gaza takes center stage. The Daily Mirror displays a powerful headline demanding an end to the conflict, accompanied by a heartbreaking image of a malnourished infant from Gaza. Lammy’s plea to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lift… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'

M&S and Co-op hacks: Scattered Spider is focus of police investigation

A group of cyber criminals, suspected to be young English-speaking individuals, are the focus of a police investigation into recent cyber attacks on UK retailers. The group, known as Scattered Spider, has been identified as a key part of the ongoing probe by the National Crime Agency (NCA). Paul Foster, head of the NCA’s national… Continue reading M&S and Co-op hacks: Scattered Spider is focus of police investigation

Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster to appear before Covid Inquiry

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill, respectively the former and current First Ministers of Northern Ireland, are scheduled to testify before the Covid Inquiry happening on Wednesday. The inquiry, held in London, will center on the testing, tracing, and isolation strategies implemented by Stormont during the pandemic. Other individuals set to give evidence include former Ulster… Continue reading Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster to appear before Covid Inquiry

Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted

Nicotine pouches are emerging as a concerning trend for young people, with many using them as an alternative to vapes. Johnpaul, a 16-year-old, initially turned to nicotine pouches to wean himself off vapes but found himself ensnared in another addictive habit. Despite trying to limit his intake to five pouches a day from his previous… Continue reading Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted

Natural Resources Wales: Fears watchdog lacks cash to do its job

A warning has been issued about the capacity of the environmental oversight body in Wales to carry out its responsibilities effectively. The Senedd committee has highlighted years of under-investment that have strained Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to the point where it lacks the resources to address environmental crimes adequately, potentially leaving Wales susceptible to ecological… Continue reading Natural Resources Wales: Fears watchdog lacks cash to do its job

UK and other allies losing patience with Israel over Gaza war

In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza lasting more than a year and a half, the stance of Britain towards Israel seems to have shifted dramatically. During a session with Members of Parliament, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed strong emotions of anger and concern. Sir Keir emphasized the… Continue reading UK and other allies losing patience with Israel over Gaza war

Factory unit almost destroyed as fire takes hold in Digbeth

Alex McIntyre & Alice Cullinane reported from West Midlands that a significant portion of a factory unit located near a city center was destroyed in a fire. The West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) stated that the fire erupted in a three-story building on Rea Street in Digbeth, Birmingham, shortly before 09:00 BST on Tuesday. As… Continue reading Factory unit almost destroyed as fire takes hold in Digbeth

Liberty Steel plants in Rotherham and Sheffield under threat

Zoe Conway & Simon Jack present an urgent plea from Liberty Steel to save its operations in the Rotherham and Sheffield areas from imminent collapse. Facing a court order that could force the closure of its speciality steel business over unpaid debts, putting 1,450 jobs in jeopardy, the company is seeking an adjournment to continue… Continue reading Liberty Steel plants in Rotherham and Sheffield under threat

Police Scotland chief appeals to young people not to carry knives

BBC Scotland News reporters Catherine Lyst and David Cowan have highlighted the plea made by Assistant Chief Constable Tim Mairs urging young individuals to refrain from carrying knives, in the wake of a teenager’s tragic death over the weekend. Sixteen-year-old Kayden Moy, from East Kilbride, lost his life following a significant disturbance at Irvine beach.… Continue reading Police Scotland chief appeals to young people not to carry knives