Category: UK News

The Church of England is at risk of another crisis if it fails to adopt a new independent system for keeping people safe, warned a former head of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse. On Tuesday, the Church’s national assembly voted on options to radically change its safeguarding processes. The Church’s General Synod put… Continue reading Church risks further crisis if it doesn't act, says child abuse inquiry chair Alexis Jay

Danish doctors have advised women to use menstrual cups with care after a patient developed temporary kidney issues due to a poorly aligned cup impacting on other nearby structures like ureters. The woman, who was in her thirties, had been experiencing intermittent pelvic pain and blood in her urine for several months, but had not… Continue reading Ill-fitting menstrual cup may cause health complications

The government has launched an investigation to discover how many armed forces personnel have been diagnosed with cancer after allegations that the crew of some military helicopters have been exposed to toxic fumes. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has already settled six cases out of court, while dozens of other air crew and families are… Continue reading MoD investigates cancers in air crew after helicopter claims

Lidl, the German discount chain, has announced that it will increase entry-level hourly wages from £12.40 to £12.75, affecting around 28,000 of its employees in the UK. The pay increase tops rivals, Aldi and Sainsbury’s, whose planned raises for March will fall below Lidl’s new pay rates. The minimum wage will increase in April, and… Continue reading Lidl raises pay ahead of minimum wage rise

Reports on Tuesday morning’s newspapers highlight a range of stories. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has spoken out about an electoral pact with Reform UK, labelling it “for the birds”. The Daily Telegraph is also featuring King Charles and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s visit to Cornwall. The Times brings news that Britain won’t join the… Continue reading Paper headlines: PM backs pub campaign and 'Farage deal for the birds'

Lord Peter Mandelson, the new UK ambassador to the US, has stated that the UK must respect President Donald Trump’s “strong and clear mandate for change”. Mandelson acknowledged that the UK would not necessarily agree with every specific of Trump’s agenda but emphasised that “we have to respect and understand what drives him, what his… Continue reading UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC

A hostel in Euston, London caught fire in the early hours of 8 February and nine Metropolitan Police officers have received commendations for their bravery in rescuing 20 individuals. The officers arrived at the scene prior to any other emergency responders and quickly searched the five-storey building, directing those trapped and disorientated by the smoke… Continue reading Met Police officers rescue people and fight blaze at hostel

A new bill that would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek help ending their own lives has propose removing the need for the High Court to sign off on assisted dying cases. Currently, a High Court judge must check if every person is eligible and has not been coerced into making… Continue reading Assisted dying bill: Plan to scrap need for High Court approval

During a debate on border security in the House of Commons, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper claimed that people smuggling gangs “have been allowed to take hold.” She accused the former Conservative government of prioritizing “failed gimmicks” instead of strengthening border enforcement, causing the UK to lag behind European countries. The debate was focused on the… Continue reading Borders bill: Smuggling gangs 'taken hold', says Yvette Cooper

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, acknowledged that “trust has been broken” as he began a meeting of the Church of England’s governing body, the General Synod. The Bishop of Newcastle, Helen Ann-Hartley, called for Mr Cottrell’s resignation, stating that he was an inadequate leader for necessary reform. Bishop Hartley has demanded Mr Cottrell’s resignation… Continue reading I know I have made mistakes, says Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell