Category: UK News

Reuniting Childhood Sweethearts After 85 Years In a heartwarming tale of reconnection, childhood sweethearts Jim Dougal and Betty Davidson (nee Dougal) found each other again after more than 85 years, all thanks to an old school photograph. They had spent their younger years walking hand in hand to school in Eyemouth, located in the Scottish… Continue reading Old photo reunites childhood sweethearts after 85 years

The Duke of Sussex has decided to step down as a patron of Sentebale, a British charity based in Lesotho that he co-founded. This decision comes after a dispute between the charity’s trustees and the chair of its board, Dr. Sophie Chandauka. Prince Harry, along with fellow patron Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, and the board… Continue reading Sentebale: Harry leaves African charity he co-founded

The government has raised concerns regarding the timeline for the implementation of assisted dying, according to sources at the BBC. Measures have been proposed to postpone the availability of assisted dying, with Labour MP Kim Leadbeater expressing disappointment in having to delay the enforcement until 2029. Some Members of Parliament have noted their concerns about… Continue reading Assisted dying: Government concerns over timeline

The parents of Sarah Everard are leading a new campaign group advocating for harsher sentencing for violent and sexual offenders, following the tragic abduction, rape, and murder of their daughter in 2021 by a Metropolitan Police officer. Concerned about ensuring that sentences accurately reflect the gravity of the crime, Jeremy and Susan Everard are pushing… Continue reading Sarah Everard's parents join campaign for harsher sentences

The delayed report on maternity services in Nottingham has caused apologizes from the healthcare watchdog, following the largest inquiry of its kind in the NHS. Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections in June and July revealed seven breaches of regulations in safe care and treatment at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust’s main hospitals. Maternity services… Continue reading Apology over delay to Nottingham maternity report publication

The headlines are buzzing with news of the chancellor’s Spring Statement. The Guardian highlights fears of potential tax rises as Rachel Reeves aims to “secure Britain’s future” by boosting defense spending. Speculation mounts on whether tax increases will be necessary in the upcoming budget session. Daily Mirror’s exclusive interview with the chancellor focuses on her… Continue reading 'Grim spring outlook' and Reeves warned 'not to shift blame'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is gearing up to announce further reductions in welfare benefits and government department budgets in her upcoming Spring Statement. Despite last week’s announcement of significant welfare cuts, the chancellor is faced with the need to expand these cuts due to reforms that are estimated to save less than originally planned. The sluggish… Continue reading Spring Statement: Reeves to make further welfare cuts but boost defence

After accepting a £215,000 discrimination settlement, Maeve Bradley emphasized that her motive behind pursuing the case was to prevent other women from being disadvantaged for taking maternity leave. The incident occurred while Bradley was serving as an assistant vice president at Citibank in Belfast in 2023. Allegations arose that she was bypassed for a promotion… Continue reading Citibank: Woman settles maternity discrimination case for £215k

Television personalities Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are known to many for their time on reality television shows. Their relationship blossomed on the set of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and has since expanded to include their family of five children, two dogs, and four ducks. Recently, the couple has welcomed viewers… Continue reading Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash: 'We panicked when we realised viewers see everything'

The Office for Students (OfS) has issued a fine of £585,000 to the University of Sussex for failing to protect freedom of speech. The controversy stemmed from the case of Prof Kathleen Stock, who departed from the university in 2021 amid allegations of transphobia related to her opinions on sex and gender topics. The OfS… Continue reading Sussex university fined £585,000 in transgender free speech row