Category: UK News

In the most recent data provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), it has been revealed that average wages are on the rise, outpacing inflation for both public and private sector workers. Between October and December, pay increased by 3.4% when considering the pace of price rises compared to the same period a year… Continue reading UK wages continue to outpace inflation, figures show

A disturbing incident unfolded at a Costco in Avonmouth, Bristol, when a teenage boy sprayed members of the public with a mixture of chilli oil. Emergency services were promptly called to the scene, leading to the evacuation of the superstore as authorities worked to address the situation. Thankfully, 10 individuals, including the boy responsible, reported… Continue reading Teenager arrested after chilli oil attack at Costco in Bristol

film, Emilia Pérez. She reflected on how her character, who embarks on a life-changing journey in the film, paralleled her own experiences as an actress. “I love jumping into the unknown,” she said. “I think it’s very difficult to do that when you’re in your comfort zone, I always like a bit of fear, like… Continue reading Baftas backstage: Eight highlights from the British film awards

In east Belfast, a mother-of-three named Michelle Martin faced a difficult decision to temporarily halt her career due to the high costs of childcare. As a special needs classroom assistant, Michelle found that the expenses for childcare surpassed her salary, leading her to take a career break. Reflecting on the past, Michelle highlighted that the… Continue reading Economic inactivity: Childcare costs are forcing people out of work

A film inspired by the resilience of a young ballroom dancer with burns has garnered attention lately. Roman Oleksiv, a Ukrainian boy injured by a bomb at the age of seven, was the subject of this award-winning London film. The movie, titled Romchyk, depicts Roman’s journey of recovery after facing a tragic incident involving a… Continue reading Boy burned in Ukraine air strike inspires ballroom film

A heartwarming story emerges from Monk Park Farm near Thirsk, where a baby wallaby named ‘Roo’ found a new family after his mother tragically passed away shortly after his birth in September. Mark Navin and Lauren Owen, the compassionate farmers who run the farm, have taken on the role of surrogate parents for the young… Continue reading Baby wallaby adopted by Thirsk farmers after losing mum

The Prime Minister announced that the government has fulfilled a crucial election promise to provide an additional two million NHS appointments in England during its first year. Between July and November last year, there were nearly 2.2 million more elective care appointments compared to the same period in 2023, as reported by the government. Despite… Continue reading Keir Starmer: Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met

Alun Ebenezer, head teacher at Caldicot School, has garnered attention for his tough stance on discipline. Referred to as the “head from hell” by some, he recently implemented Saturday detentions as part of a zero-tolerance approach to poor behavior. Taking the reins at Caldicot School, which has faced challenges such as teacher strikes over classroom… Continue reading Caldicot head teacher Alun Ebenezer: 'We must stop mollycoddling kids'

Sean Coughlan, a royal correspondent, reported that the Princess of Wales and her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, have showcased their artistic abilities through four portraits of each other. This marks the first time that an artwork by Catherine featuring one of her children has been displayed in public, with a drawing… Continue reading Kate and children show drawing skills by sharing portraits

Stena Line and Irish Ferries have made adjustments to their operations at Holyhead port following the closure of one of the berths. Instead of the usual two berths, the ferry services are currently running from a single site. This temporary change is due to the ongoing repair work on the damaged berth. Since the partial… Continue reading Holyhead: Storm-hit port set to reopen on 1 July