Category: UK News

Community pharmacies in England are on the verge of staging a protest over funding as negotiations with the government on a new NHS contract have hit a standstill. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is advising around 6,000 pharmacies to adopt a “working to rule” approach unless a resolution is reached in the next two weeks.… Continue reading Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in protest over contract

Jessica Lawrence of BBC News NI reported the passing of John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, at the age of 105. Hailing from Dublin, Mr. Hemingway joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a teenager and became a fighter pilot at 21 during the Battle of Britain. This historic three-month period… Continue reading John Hemingway: Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies aged 105

Princess Catherine of Wales made headlines on St. Patrick’s Day as she joined the Irish Guards in the celebrations, with the Mirror dubbing her “Kate’s stout and about”. The paper also delved into the contentious issue of welfare reform within the government, as proposals loom to slash billions from benefits payments. Unions are pushing back,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'D-Day for benefit cuts' and 'Kate's stout and about'

Jordan Davies & Tony Brown came together with BBC News to show their support for the victims and relatives affected by four major tragedies. These included Hillsborough, Grenfell, the Manchester Arena terror attack, and the Aberfan disaster. These victims stated that if a charter compelling the police to tell the truth had been introduced earlier,… Continue reading Hillsborough, Grenfell and Aberfan victims back police truth charter

In a recent appearance on the BBC’s One Show, television personality Davina McCall expressed her joy at returning to work, describing it as the missing piece of the puzzle. Following an operation to remove a benign tumour, McCall shared that she was delighted to be back in action during her first live interview since the… Continue reading Davina McCall 'feels amazing' returning to work after brain tumour

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day, the Princess of Wales joined in on the festivities with the Irish Guards. As the colonel of the regiment, soldiers paid tribute to Catherine by raising their glasses in her honor. To partake in the festivities, she gracefully sipped on half a pint of Guinness. During the traditional march-past, the princess… Continue reading Kate drinks Guinness, pets mascot in St Patrick's Day celebration

Tesco has decided to increase wages for its store staff by 5.2%, while simultaneously eliminating the additional pay for Sunday shifts. The UK’s largest supermarket chain has confirmed that the hourly rate will rise by 43p to £12.45 starting from March 30, following an agreement with trade unions. Furthermore, a second raise to £12.64 will… Continue reading Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus

A man who assumed the identity of a terminally ill individual to escape justice for nearly thirty years has been found guilty of 54 counts of child sex abuse. Richard Burrows, described as a coward by the police, was convicted at Chester Crown Court after leaving his victims to suffer. His crimes spanned from the… Continue reading 'Coward' Birmingham paedophile who fled country convicted

A murder investigation has been launched by police in search of a 36-year-old woman who has been missing since July. The last confirmed sighting of Charlene Hobbs was a photograph taken of her at a property in Broadway, Adamsdown, Cardiff, at 06:07 BST on 24 July 2024, according to South Wales Police. Despite speaking to… Continue reading Police launch murder investigation into missing Cardiff woman

Debbie Warren is deeply concerned about the impending changes to the benefits system, believing that it will disproportionately affect those who are already marginalized in society. The UK government’s plan to tighten the criteria for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has sparked outrage in Wales, with many worrying about the potential impact on vulnerable individuals. There… Continue reading Benefits reform could be 'devastating' to lives in Wales, recipients say