Category: UK News

Jenny Sexton is facing the possibility of being separated from her husband, David Sexton, who suffers from dementia, by the Solent, as he requires care that is not currently available on the Isle of Wight. The 86-year-old man was moved to a care home in Ryde on the island in January but his condition has… Continue reading Isle of Wight couple faces separation by sea over dementia care

There is no doubt that England has a housing crisis. The lack of safe, affordable homes in desirable locations has caused record levels of homelessness, with 150,000 children living in unsuitable temporary accommodation. While millions of individuals cannot afford to buy their first home, the Labour government’s solution is to build more houses, with plans… Continue reading The debate: We need new homes, where should they go?

The UK is facing a major nursing recruitment crisis as there has been a 21% decline in the number of students opting to join nursing courses at universities in the country over the past three years. The decrease in students becoming nurses is deemed as catastrophic, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Figures… Continue reading Student-nurse recruitment as bad as ever, RCN says

The NHS is urging families to talk about their loved one’s organ donation wishes, as families are increasingly declining requests to donate organs due to unclear wishes. In addition, the transplant waiting list has reached a 10-year high, which highlights the importance of discussing organ donation. Specialist nurses can increase the likelihood of families supporting… Continue reading More families refusing to donate relatives' organs

Demi Moore’s latest film, The Substance, explores themes of youth, beauty, and relevance. The movie is a feminist take on ageism and unrealistic beauty standards that combines body horror, blood and gore. The film follows Elisabeth Sparkle, the character played by Moore, who is fired from a TV show due to falling ratings. Sparkle resorts… Continue reading The Substance: Demi Moore says body horror role was 'risky and juicy'

Recently, a government insider approached me with some confidential information regarding Sue Gray’s new £170,000 year salary. This insider also expressed their anger about Gray’s pay and her influence, as well as the perception that others within the government were being mistreated and underpaid. Although her salary is much higher than the national average, it… Continue reading Chris Mason: Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters

On Wednesday, at least 20 people were killed and over 450 injured in an attack in Lebanon, according to reports. The Metro mentions that “first pagers explode, then radios” and that “walkie-talkies blew up” the following day. Meanwhile, The Guardian covers the aftermath of a 10-year-old girl’s funeral who was killed during the pager explosion,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Walkie-talkie blasts' and conflict's 'new phase'

Actor Michael Sheen portrays a volatile and disbelieving Prince Andrew in the compelling Amazon film “A Very Royal Scandal,” which depicts the Duke of York’s fall from grace as his royal life collapses following his ill-fated interview with BBC Two’s Newsnight program. Sheen captures the prince’s vanity, vulnerability, and lack of self-awareness as he grapples… Continue reading Prince Andrew film: No holds barred on royal scandal

Struggling with debts and huge losses, the UK operator of TGI Fridays, Hostmore has gone into administration, putting the future of 4,500 jobs at risk. As part of the administration, a total of 87 restaurants under the ownership of the hospitality giant have been put up for sale. To protect the future of the brand… Continue reading TGI Fridays' UK owner's administration puts 4,500 jobs at risk

Theatre union Equity has criticised the cancellation of a play by Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre, citing a “growing culture of censorship”. The production, a modern take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, was cancelled after five weeks of rehearsals due to several challenges, including injuries and last-minute changes. However, anonymous sources cited in the Manchester Evening… Continue reading Equity criticises 'censorship' after Royal Exchange cancels play