Category: UK News

Wales has too many hospitals and beds, according to the country’s finance minister, Mark Drakeford. Speaking on the “For Wales, See Wales” podcast, Drakeford called for less investment in hospitals and more in primary care. He said money was sucked into secondary care, while nine out of 10 contacts with the health service take place… Continue reading Wales has too many hospitals, says Mark Drakeford

An elderly woman has received a four-year prison sentence and an eight-year driving ban after admitting to causing the death of an eight-month-old baby in a crash outside Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in June 2023. Bridget Curtis was in control of a BMW when she lost control after reaching for a handbag on the… Continue reading Mabli Hall: Bridget Curtis jailed for causing death of baby

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed that plans to abolish non-dom status will be amended to allow a more gradual phase out of tax benefits. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Reeves announced that upcoming legislation aimed to increase the generosity of an offer to help non-doms repatriate their funds to the UK. Non-dom… Continue reading Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes

Police in Plymouth have released an image of a man they are searching for in connection with the death of a woman who was found severely injured in the street. Paul Antony Butler, 53, is the man police said is wanted and advised members of the public not to approach him as he could be… Continue reading Plymouth murder suspect could be 'armed and dangerous'

Storm Éowyn is set to hit Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday, resulting in rare weather warnings being issued for the two regions. Strong winds associated with the storm could result in life-threatening flying debris and very dangerous driving conditions due to fallen trees on roads. As a result, schools across a large… Continue reading Weather forecast: Storm Éowyn brings rare red warnings for UK

The UK is bracing itself for dangerous Storm Éowyn, which is expected to bring wind gusts of up to 100mph (161km/h), as well as flying debris, power cuts and travel disruption. Red warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday. The warnings mean people’s lives could be in danger, as… Continue reading Storm Éowyn: Red weather warning as storm poses danger to life

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after 12-year-old Leo Ross was stabbed to death in Birmingham. Leo was found near Scribers Lane in the Hall Green area of the city and died a few hours later in hospital. The suspect was also detained over an unrelated assault on a woman in… Continue reading Leo Ross stabbing: Classmate remembers him as kind and welcoming

Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is planning to cut 3,000 jobs across the retail giant as part of a restructuring plan. The company will close its cafés and withdraw from its patisseries and pizza counters to simplify its business due to a “particularly challenging cost environment”. Furthermore, it plans to slash 20% of senior management roles in order… Continue reading Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs by closing cafés and counters

The National Health Service (NHS) is facing pressure as hospitals in England experience a surge in the norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhea. According to the data, last week the hospitals received 784 patients daily with the virus, which is up almost 80% from the same period last year. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said… Continue reading Vomiting bug keeps pressure on hospitals in England

Plans for a National Care Service in Scotland are set to be dropped, according to sources close to the Scottish government. The flagship proposal, which involved transferring social care responsibility from councils to a new national board, was intended to end the “postcode lottery” of care provision, and was one of the most ambitious reforms… Continue reading Plans for National Care Service expected to be scrapped