Category: UK News

IT outages caused by a cybersecurity bug on Friday caused chaos around the world, affecting hospitals, banks, airlines and public transport. The bug was the result of a Microsoft Windows update, which security consultant Dmitri Alperovitch stated had resulted in the “largest IT outage in history”. The Daily Mirror called it “the day the world… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Day the world stood still' and 'holidays in chaos'

Four out of 10 Conservative MPs have been given frontbench roles in Rishi Sunak’s interim opposition team. The move comes as the party announced its shadow cabinet last week. While some MPs have been given multiple roles, it is expected that the postings will be temporary. Sunak is expected to step down after leading the… Continue reading Conservatives add to front bench team from reduced post-election ranks

After recent complaints about two dancers, former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff has welcomed the decision to provide chaperones for stars during rehearsals. She told BBC News that she thought the new measures would make celebrities “feel a little bit more comfortable” signing up to the show. Rihanoff admitted that rehearsals for the show… Continue reading Strictly: Life inside rehearsals amid Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima fallout

The number of private renters with children living in damp homes has nearly doubled since the pandemic began, according to BBC analysis of the English Housing Survey. The proportion has increased from 1 in 14 households before Covid-19 to 1 in 7 in the 2022-2023 period. Across all types of tenure, it is estimated that… Continue reading More children living in damp rental homes in England, figures say

An independent report has found no evidence of a significant increase in youth suicides at a gender identity clinic in London. Claims to the contrary were made by campaigners following new restrictions on puberty-blocking drugs at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust in 2020. Professor Louis Appleby, a suicide researcher and psychiatry professor at the… Continue reading Review says puberty blocker curb has not led to suicide rise

Shane Lowry has taken the lead at The Open at Royal Troon, two shots ahead of his closest rivals as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland was eliminated from the tournament in blustery conditions. Lowry, who won the title in 2019, shot a two-under 69 to go seven under overall, thanks to a 20-foot birdie on… Continue reading The Open 2024: Shane Lowry sets pace as Tiger Woods bows out at Royal Troon

Leeds was hit by violent disorder on Thursday, which led to five arrests in the Harehills area. Videos on social media show crowds of people in the streets, and a police car was flipped over while a bus was later set on fire. The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, spoke about the issue and mentioned that… Continue reading Leeds: Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visits city after unrest

Healthcare systems across the UK have been affected by a global IT outage that has led to numerous appointments being cancelled. Doctors and pharmacists have been unable to access digital patient records and prescriptions cannot be sent to pharmacies. Dr Jess Harvey, who works at Much Wenlock & Cressage Medical Practice in Shropshire, has called for… Continue reading Crowdstrike IT outage: Doctor calls for kindness during chaos

Former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells was alleged to have made comments inferring that sub-postmasters were stealing money, according to former Postal Affairs Minister, Jo Swinson. Swinson testified in court that Vennells admitted “some of the people are lovely people, but clearly some of them are actually just at it.” Swinson also accused Vennells of… Continue reading Postmasters had fingers in the till, minister told

Enzo Fernandez, a 23-year-old Chelsea FC star has been found guilty of failing to identify the driver of a Porsche that allegedly ran a red light in Carmarthenshire. The Argentine footballer was charged with withholding information from Dyfed-Powys Police on December 27, 2023. Chelsea’s Premier League midfielder was declared guilty in absentia during a hearing… Continue reading Enzo Fernandez: World Cup and Chelsea FC star guilty after driving offence