Helen Catt, a political correspondent, reported on the aftermath of the collapse of the Woodford Equity Income Fund in 2019, which left around 300,000 people with significant financial losses. Despite the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announcing a “redress scheme” in 2023 to help investors recover some funds, many feel misled and locked out of other… Continue reading 'I could lose £100K despite Woodford fund redress scheme'
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Pizza Hut workers accuse franchisee of docking wages
Zoe Conway, an employment correspondent, reported that Pizza Hut workers in Scotland are accusing the Glenshire Group, which manages 22 Pizza Hut delivery outlets, of engaging in “blatantly unlawful” behavior. The workers have alleged that the company has adjusted timesheets, reduced wages, and terminated per-delivery payments without consultation. One delivery driver, named Cian, expressed his… Continue reading Pizza Hut workers accuse franchisee of docking wages
How an iPad under the Thames solved museum thieves' murder plot
the trail of text messages Allen had been receiving a series of threatening text messages before the shooting – many from undisclosed numbers crowing about his past criminality. Following his recovery, one message promised “I will never forget you,” another advised him to “give yourself up before it’s too late” and a third ominously informed… Continue reading How an iPad under the Thames solved museum thieves' murder plot
Teaching was too stressful so I left to become a lorry driver
Stuart Youens, a former secondary school teacher from central Scotland, decided to leave the profession after two decades due to the toll of budget cuts, reduced support staff, increased additional needs, and rising bureaucracy. He expressed feeling dread about going to work and eventually left to become a lorry driver, finding much more happiness in… Continue reading Teaching was too stressful so I left to become a lorry driver
Spring Statement: Potentially unpalatable trade-offs loom for Labour
The government is emphasizing that “the world has changed,” setting the stage for Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Spring Statement. This event, which the Conservatives are framing as an “emergency Budget,” is causing a stir due to its unexpected significance. Unlike a traditional Budget Day, this statement will see Mel Stride, the shadow… Continue reading Spring Statement: Potentially unpalatable trade-offs loom for Labour
Government to drop asylum hotel provider Stay Belvedere Hotels
Vincent McAviney & Adam Durbin of BBC News reported that the Home Office will no longer utilize hotels operated by Stay Belvedere Hotels (SBHL), one of the main providers of asylum accommodation. SBHL manages approximately a quarter of asylum accommodation handled by the Home Office and oversees 51 hotels in England and Wales, along with… Continue reading Government to drop asylum hotel provider Stay Belvedere Hotels
Lottery Winners: How Robbie Williams became a 'therapist' for indie band
Music Correspondent Mark Savage uncovers the personal struggles of Thom Rylance, lead singer of indie-pop group The Lottery Winners. Rylance reveals his battle with panic attacks, despite his outgoing stage persona. The singer had a panic attack during a recent show, describing the overwhelming dread and physical symptoms he experienced, even though he managed to… Continue reading Lottery Winners: How Robbie Williams became a 'therapist' for indie band
'Unprecedented' Melsonby Iron Age hoard found by archaeologists
Jessica Bradley from BBC News in Yorkshire reported that archaeologists, with the help of Durham University, uncovered a significant Iron Age discovery in the UK. The Melsonby Hoard, found near Melsonby in North Yorkshire, comprised more than 800 items, such as cauldrons, horse harnesses, and ceremonial spears, thought to have been buried approximately 2,000 years… Continue reading 'Unprecedented' Melsonby Iron Age hoard found by archaeologists
Priority pathogens: UK draws up new disease-threat watch list
Michelle Roberts, a digital health editor at BBC News, has reported that the UK has compiled a list of 24 infectious diseases that are considered to be the greatest potential threat to public health in the future. These diseases range from viruses with pandemic potential, like Covid, to illnesses without current treatments that could cause… Continue reading Priority pathogens: UK draws up new disease-threat watch list
Doctors and charities call for 'gonorrhoea vaccine' roll-out
Andrew Rogers reported on Max, who received news of his gonorrhoea diagnosis while in the shower. Max’s case was just one of over 85,000 cases in England last year, marking the highest level on record. The number of cases has more than doubled in the past decade, highlighting the increasing prevalence of gonorrhoea in the… Continue reading Doctors and charities call for 'gonorrhoea vaccine' roll-out