Category: UK News

BBC News reporters Michael Buchanan and Jemma Crew have reported that the government is dealing with potential cuts in the welfare budget, leading to a plan to utilize 1,000 work coaches to assist long-term unemployed individuals in finding work. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) stated that the coaches, who are already working in… Continue reading Work coaches to focus on long-term unemployed

The call for the reversal of planned changes to sentencing guidelines, which would consider the background of offenders from minority groups more heavily when determining whether to imprison them, has sparked controversy. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has expressed her opposition to these changes, arguing against the notion of “two-tier justice.” The Sentencing Council, an independent… Continue reading Shabana Mahmood rejects sentencing changes after 'two-tier' claims

A recent survey conducted by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) think tank has revealed that a significant number of council leaders are skeptical about the effectiveness of a major overhaul of local government in addressing the financial challenges they are currently facing. The survey found that less than a quarter of respondents believed that… Continue reading Councils fear shake-up won't improve finances, survey suggests

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding a new component of the immune system that they believe holds immense potential for the development of antibiotics. Through their research, they have found that a segment of the body responsible for recycling proteins has a hidden capability to release a range of bacteria-fighting chemicals. This revelation has… Continue reading Scientists discover new part of the immune system

Child doctors are advocating for a total ban on smacking children in England, arguing that there is no evidence to support its positive impact on their wellbeing. Presently, smacking is permitted in England under the condition that it constitutes a “reasonable punishment.” The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is pushing for the… Continue reading Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England

Ukraine’s President Zelensky Faces Pressure After US Cuts Intelligence Sharing Recently, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky found himself in urgent talks with Washington following the US decision to cut off intelligence-sharing, as reported by the Daily Telegraph. The White House’s stance was clear – the ban on sharing data would only be lifted upon the successful… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Trump turns off Ukraine missiles' and 'serial spiking rapist'

BBC News NI Health Correspondent, Marie-Louise Connolly, reports that patients with serious psychiatric conditions may need to be relocated temporarily due to extensive repairs required at the Acute Mental Health Inpatient center in Belfast. The facility, located in the grounds of Belfast City Hospital, offers 74 acute mental health en-suite bedrooms, which include six psychiatric… Continue reading Patients may be moved over repairs at Belfast mental health unit

s Hospice in London was a lifeline for Angie Taylor, whose father John was referred there for specialist care. He had terminal stomach cancer, like Terry, but was fortunate to receive high-quality support from the hospice team. Angie describes the hospice as “a peaceful haven” where her father could die with dignity. Getty Images Angie’s… Continue reading Assisted dying debate: The UK’s real problem with palliative care

Kevin Peachey, Cost of Living Correspondent, discusses the rush among home buyers scrambling to complete purchases before the end of the month to avoid paying thousands of pounds in extra stamp duty. Particularly concerning for first-time buyers facing affordability challenges, the looming changes to stamp duty thresholds in England and Northern Ireland set for April… Continue reading Home buyers race to beat stamp duty rise

An individual known as Mabel leads a double life. At home, she is a caring grandmother who enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. However, at work, Mabel is tasked with facing some of the darkest and most disturbing child sexual abuse images on the internet. As a former police officer, Mabel works for the Internet… Continue reading 'I see hundreds of child sex abuse images a week for my job'