Category: UK News

After potential financial cuts due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s aid freeze, LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall is facing a challenging time. The charity is currently undergoing an organization-wide consultation as it braces for the impact of dwindling funding. Stonewall’s CEO, Simon Blake, informed staff in a call that only roles with dedicated funding would be secure… Continue reading Stonewall jobs at risk after Trump's foreign aid cuts

A tragic incident unfolded on the M4 motorway as a man was found dead shortly after being arrested following a confrontation with an online child protection team. Avon and Somerset Police detained the man on Friday night following accusations that were broadcast on social media. Despite being released on police bail the next day, the… Continue reading Bristol M4 death investigated after 'predator' sting

Technicolor, a renowned visual effects (VFX) group known for its work on a wide array of films such as Disney’s Pinocchio and The Lion King, has unfortunately entered administration in the UK. The group, which encompassed top visual effects studios like MPC, Mikros Animation, and The Mill, operated across various locations including the US, UK,… Continue reading Technicolor: Historic visual effects studio collapses in UK

In July 2018, a former hospital chief executive, Tony Chambers, expressed concerns about a “wrongful conviction” following the arrest of nurse Lucy Letby. Letby, a neonatal nurse, was detained by Cheshire Police after a string of unexpected collapses and deaths of babies in the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Dr. Susan Gilby,… Continue reading Lucy Letby inquiry: 'Hospital boss felt nurse was innocent'

Marie-Louise Connolly from BBC News NI reports on the concerns surrounding the proposed plans for a new hospital network in Northern Ireland. A six-week consultation period has been initiated to gather public opinion on the matter before it closes this Friday. The main focus of the consultation is to assess the public’s views on equal… Continue reading NI health: Patients' concerns as hospital shake-up consultation closes

Kate Morgan, a BBC Wales News Communities correspondent, shared a story about Betsan, a mother of autistic twin girls who has faced repeated suggestions to give up her job to care for them full-time due to the lack of affordable childcare. Betsan, from Trebanos, Swansea, expressed her desire to provide her princess-loving daughters with a… Continue reading Autism: I've been told to give up work to care for my daughters

Political reporter Sam Francis reports that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch suggests that the UK has been misled into relying solely on international law to maintain global peace. In a speech scheduled for Tuesday, Badenoch will propose a reassessment of the country’s foreign policy approach to prioritize British interests. Recently, Badenoch hinted at the possibility of… Continue reading UK 'fooled' by faith in international law, says Badenoch

School Kingston upon Thames Coombe Hill Junior School; St Agatha’s Catholic Primary School; St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School Buckinghamshire St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Taplow; Little Kimble CofE School; Stokenchurch Primary School; St Mary’s Church of England School; Holmer Green Junior School; Naphill and Walters Ash School; St Mary and All Saints Church… Continue reading First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs in England

The demand for the devolution of control over the Crown Estate to be handed to Welsh ministers has been dismissed by the UK Labour government. This estate, which is owned by the monarch and contributes to funding the Royal Family, comprises over £603m worth of land in Wales, including the majority of the seabed around… Continue reading Crown Estate: UK Government rejects calls for Welsh devolution

During a recent appearance on the One Show, James Bye, known for his role as Martin Fowler on EastEnders, opened up about the challenge of keeping his character’s death a secret prior to the soap’s 40th anniversary live episode. Fowler, a beloved character who has been part of the show since its inception in 1985,… Continue reading EastEnders star says wife not over the moon at Martin's exit