Category: UK News

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has suggested a reduction in the number of staff in its headquarters by over a third. The current headcount of 26 will be cut to 16 under the proposed measures, which were approved following a meeting of the party’s national executive committee (NEC) on Saturday. A voluntary redundancy plan has… Continue reading SNP plans to cut staff at party headquarters

Recently, two classic British cars that had been hidden in a barn for more than 40 years were sold for more than the estimated sale prices. The 1921 Talbot Darracq and 1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Type A convertible had been the pride and joy of their late owner, and the “barn-find dust” covering both cars is… Continue reading Rare cars hidden in Suffolk barn since 1980s sell at auction

Former fraudster Alex Wood has been advising law firms, insurers and local councils on strategies to tackle fraud following his release from jail in 2022. Speaking at Oxford City Council’s ninth annual Fraud Conference, Wood suggested that artificial intelligence (AI) is the next big threat in the fight against fraud. He explained, “AI enables fraudsters… Continue reading The former fraudster helping councils catch criminals

The UK government has promised nearly £1bn to develop bus transit systems nationwide. The country’s Department for Transport states that every corner of the UK will see the introduction of “London-style” bus services, with funds being allocated according to population and levels of deprivation. In previous years, the areas that were due for investment were determined through competition.… Continue reading 'London-style' buses to be delivered nationwide with £1bn boost

With hundreds of farmers set to take to the streets of London in protest against inheritance tax proposals, the UK’s farming minister, Daniel Zeichner, has insisted that less than 500 farms a year will be affected by the changes. Zeichner dismissed claims made by the National Farmers Union (NFU) after the chancellor announced that the… Continue reading Farming minister urges farmers to look closely at tax plans

Twin sisters living with heart failure are campaigning for an end to inequality in services required to manage their condition caused by differing health care trusts. Although Nicole and Farrah live only 32 miles from each other, because they are seen as living in different trusts they have access to differing criteria for specialist treatments.… Continue reading Twins with heart failure call for end to healthcare 'lottery'

The highest price ever paid for an item of Titanic memorabilia has been broken for the second time this year. A gold pocket watch, given to Captain Sir Arthur Rostron by grateful survivors of the disaster, fetched £1.56m ($1.97m) at auction. The Tiffany & Co timepiece, which is 18 carat, was awarded to Rostron, who… Continue reading Watch given to captain who saved 700 Titanic survivors sells for £1.56m

Kerry Wright was 17 years old when her parents were arrested in Spain, where they lived as a family. She was forced to drop out of school and return to the UK after their extradition and subsequent imprisonment. However, she was unable to access the care system as she was underage and was denied help… Continue reading More support needed for children after parental imprisonment

Lord Blunkett, former UK home secretary and Labour Peer, has called for an urgent review of Tube platforms following an injury he suffered while boarding a train at Westminster station last month. Blunkett, who is blind, slipped while getting on a District line train with his guide dog and wants Transport for London (TfL) to… Continue reading Lord Blunkett injured after falling through gap on Tube

Emily Griffiths, a 26-year-old woman from Carmarthenshire, is seeking an operation to remove her womb, or a hysterectomy, to alleviate symptoms of endometriosis and adenomyosis that have left her in debilitating pain. However, she claims that doctors are unwilling to carry out the procedure due to her age and lack of children. Griffiths hopes that… Continue reading Why is my fertility more important than my endometriosis pain?