Category: UK News

New guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) advise GPs and other healthcare professionals in England to identify gambling addiction in the same way they would for alcohol and smoking addiction. They are being asked to look for “gambling-related harms” that affect the patient’s health, finances, and people around them, such as… Continue reading NICE asks GPs to identify potential gambling addicts

The Met Office has confirmed that Storm Éowyn was one of the most exceptional storms of the decade. With 100mph winds recorded in Scotland, the fifth named storm of the season wrought widespread disruption and damage, with two recorded deaths.  However, as we enter February and the last month of winter, the long-range weather forecast… Continue reading UK weather likely to remain stormy and unsettled for rest of winter

Environmental activists from Just Stop Oil interrupted a performance of The Tempest at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday evening. Two protesters climbed on stage and launched a confetti cannon. One voice shouted, “We’ll have to stop the show, ladies and gents, sorry.” Alien star Sigourney Weaver, who was sitting on stage, was quickly… Continue reading Just Stop Oil disrupts Sigourney Weaver West End play

The front pages of many newspapers on Tuesday are dominated by the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the survivors of the Holocaust. The Metro’s headline reads “In a place of no hope, there is always hope”, accompanied by a picture of 103-year-old Auschwitz survivor Miriam Linial. Linial and other survivors spoke about… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Auschwitz anniversary and China AI 'tumbles' US tech

Last summer’s riots that took place in England were largely fueled by the curiosity and the desire for excitement of the children who participated, rather than the far-right ideology and social media disinformation, according to the children’s commissioner for England. Among other reasons for children’s participation included the deep distrust of the police and the… Continue reading Children joined riots for the 'thrill', report says

Official data from the National Child Mortality Database has revealed that at least 74 children in England have died over the last five years, due to temporary accommodation. Of the 74 children, 58 were babies aged one year and younger. The causes of death typically occurred due to overcrowding, mould, and a lack of sleeping options… Continue reading Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 children

The UK government is reportedly set to reject internal advice to broaden the definition of extremism and target several groups including potentially violent environmentalists, those on the far left, those who promulgate conspiracy theories and men prejudiced against women. According to the findings of a rapid “sprint” report commissioned by the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper… Continue reading Yvette Cooper to reject call to widen extremism definition

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry will commence on Tuesday to remember the lives lost in the County Tyrone bombing that occurred in 1998. The attack was conducted by the Real IRA and was the most significant single atrocity during the Troubles, killing 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins. The initial stage of… Continue reading Omagh bomb: Victims to be remembered as inquiry opens

David Coote, a former Premier League referee, has disclosed that he concealed his sexuality during his career due to his apprehension of the homophobic reaction he would face. The 42-year-old disclosed to the Sun that working as a referee added to the burden that contributed to the alleged misconduct that led to his December sacking… Continue reading David Coote: Former referee hid sexuality for fear of abuse

After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder at the age of 21, Jessica Matthews experienced various forms of stigma, including being turned down for life insurance, mistreatment in hospitals, and discrimination in society. A personality disorder is a condition that affects how someone’s mood and ability to interact with others. According to the NHS, those… Continue reading Personality disorder patients let down by 'misleading' diagnosis