Ahead of their match in the Men’s Six Nations, Italy and Wales are preparing for what could be a pivotal showdown. Both teams have much to prove, with Wales in the grip of their worst losing run and potentially looking to drop to the lowest place in the world rankings. Meanwhile, Italy are on a… Continue reading Six Nations: Italy and Wales battle in Rome for respect
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Cheap China e-bikes 'kick in teeth' for UK firms
The decision by the UK government to lift tariffs on Chinese e-bikes has been criticised as detrimental to British manufacturing. The move, which came into effect on Friday, has been welcomed by the Trade Remedies Authority as an opportunity for consumers to save £200 and decrease the cost of Chinese imports. However, British e-bike businesses… Continue reading Cheap China e-bikes 'kick in teeth' for UK firms
Woman evicted from NHS hospital ward after being stuck for 18 months
Jessie, a 35-year-old woman, spent 550 days in Northampton General Hospital after being medically fit to leave but required a suitable place to go to. Amongst boxes and bags sits her collection of dolls which she holds to stay calm. The BBC has followed her story as the NHS trust took expensive High Court action… Continue reading Woman evicted from NHS hospital ward after being stuck for 18 months
'My university course made me who I am – now it's being cut'
As universities in the UK continue to struggle with their financial situation, students are feeling the impact in various ways. From course closures to job cuts, the sector is facing difficult times, with little relief in sight even as tuition fees continue to rise. These issues are not limited to a select few institutions, but… Continue reading 'My university course made me who I am – now it's being cut'
Bereaved families asked to return pension overpayments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under fire for requesting that bereaved relatives repay state pensions that had mistakenly been sent to the deceased. Although the DWP has no legal authority to reclaim these funds, the department has argued that they do so to uphold public funds. The department says that the… Continue reading Bereaved families asked to return pension overpayments
Bridget Jones: Life lessons she taught Gen Z from self-acceptance to the power of granny pants
Bridget Jones’s Diary, the queen of chaotic charm, has been a source of inspiration to her audience since the release of the book in 1996 and the film adaptation in 2001. The flawed heroine captivated the hearts of Gen Z, who weren’t even born when Helen Fielding’s novel was first published. Fielding has been approached… Continue reading Bridget Jones: Life lessons she taught Gen Z from self-acceptance to the power of granny pants
Free Oldbury sandwiches for all after West Brom loan signing
When the owner of Massey Cafe made a post on social media, neither he nor anyone else expected that it would go viral. Ritchie Massey promised on X that he would offer free sausage sandwiches if West Bromwich Albion signed Adam Armstrong on transfer deadline day. To celebrate the deal, which went through 14 hours… Continue reading Free Oldbury sandwiches for all after West Brom loan signing
Newspaper headlines: 'UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off ISAs'
Multiple UK newspapers on 27 August report on the activities of Donald Trump and his administration. i states that White House is expected to express interest in having the UK reduce taxes for US tech firms such as Google, Amazon and Facebook. In return, the trade tariffs that the UK expects to have imposed might be averted. At… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off ISAs'
Archive of newspaper artist Malky McCormick saved
Malky McCormick, the Scottish cartoonist who co-created The Big Yin comic strip with Billy Connolly, has donated his personal archive including original artwork and personal items to East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. McCormick settled in Ayrshire after growing up in Glasgow, and teamed up with Connolly to produce The Big Yin strip for the Sunday Mail newspaper.… Continue reading Archive of newspaper artist Malky McCormick saved
Nottingham NHS trust to be prosecuted over baby deaths
It has been announced that an NHS trust is facing prosecution over the deaths of three babies in its maternity care. The Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust has been charged with failing to provide safe care and treatment to both the babies and their mothers. All three deaths occurred in 2021. The Care Quality… Continue reading Nottingham NHS trust to be prosecuted over baby deaths