Category: UK News

The Welsh government’s Finance Secretary, Mark Drakeford, is facing a challenging task of garnering support from political opponents for the budget he will unveil on Tuesday. The budget, amounting to over £27bn, is crucial for funding essential services like healthcare and waste management. Given the Labour government’s lack of majority in the Senedd, Drakeford must… Continue reading Spending cuts loom if Drakeford budget falls in Senedd

Rishi Sunak, the former prime minister, is advocating for a targeted screening program for prostate cancer. In an interview with the BBC, he emphasized the importance of implementing a program that would be cost-effective, feasible, and could potentially save numerous lives. This push comes as the UK National Screening Committee reviews its decision from five… Continue reading Rishi Sunak: Prostate cancer screening urgently needed

A new initiative to increase blood donors is being introduced by encouraging people applying for a driving licence to register as blood donors. This campaign aims to target young people, as more than half of regular blood donors are over the age of 45. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will include a link… Continue reading NHS and DVLA to encourage would-be drivers to become blood donors

Tina, a woman in her late fifties, steps onto the stage with a radiant smile, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. She is there to receive her British Sign Language (BSL) certificate, a significant achievement that marks the end of a journey fraught with tragedy. Following a harrowing incident in 2018 where she fell down… Continue reading How learning sign language changed my life after a brain injury

The latest recommendation advises people to prepare for potential cyber-attacks by reverting back to pen and paper. This precaution comes after a string of recent hacks that have demonstrated the chaos that can ensue when computer systems are compromised. Chief executives across the country are being strongly encouraged by the government to have physical copies… Continue reading Have plans on paper in case of cyber-attack, firms told

The front pages of newspapers are ablaze with headlines of optimism and joy as Israeli hostages are released as part of a US-brokered plan to cease hostilities in Gaza. The Daily Express captures Alon Ohel smiling with his family, marking the end of what they call a “long, painful nightmare.” The Times, on the other… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Two years of torment over' and Trump declares 'historic dawn'

The recent history of the Scottish National Party was filled with turmoil not too long ago. After a crushing defeat in the general election, where they saw their number of MPs dwindle from 48 to just nine, the party also went through three leaders in quick succession: Nicola Sturgeon, Humza Yousaf, and John Swinney. This… Continue reading Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics

A tragic incident unfolded on the A40 near Raglan, Monmouthshire, resulting in the untimely death of Team GB triathlete Rebecca Comins. The 52-year-old athlete, known for her competitive spirit, was participating in a time trial when a van driver’s reckless attempt to overtake her led to a fatal collision. Despite the driver’s claims of uncertainty… Continue reading Cyclist Rebecca Comins' death investigated by Crash Detectives

The collapsed case against two men accused of spying for China has sparked controversy with government officials denying allegations of deliberate interference in the trial. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the government of withholding crucial information from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in a bid to appease China. Security Minister Jarvis dismissed these claims as… Continue reading Jonathan Powell made no decisions about evidence in China spy case, minister says

A recent study conducted by psychologists at the University of Sussex has revealed an interesting correlation between stress levels and the temperature of the nose. Thermal imaging was used to monitor changes in blood flow in the face, specifically focusing on the nose, as an indication of stress levels. The researchers believe that this discovery… Continue reading Thermal cameras read stress on my face