Category: UK News

Next month, the long-running children’s sketch programme Horrible Histories will receive a special Bafta award in recognition of its “extraordinary cultural and social impact”. Since 2009, Horrible Histories has been entertaining and educating audiences with its unique take on history. Based on Terry Deary’s best-selling books, the show has become one of the UK’s most… Continue reading Horrible Histories to receive special Bafta Award

An investigation by the Charity Commission has found that the charity Mermaids, which supports transgender youth, was mismanaged after a swift period of growth. The two-year inquiry was launched by the regulator following negative stories in the media and 62 public complaints. Although a number of issues with organisation were identified, the probe discovered no… Continue reading Trans charity Mermaids was mismanaged, says regulator

Several newspapers have reported on forthcoming budgetary measures, with concerns raised over potential plans to cut the Ministry of Justice budget. The i claims that former justice secretaries Robert Buckland and Alex Chalk have warned against such a move, with Buckland stating that “the idea there’s anything left to cut is fanciful”. The release of… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Justice cuts would be 'disaster' and 'special needs crisis'

Parents of children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) have lost trust in a system that falls short consistently, according to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO). The report highlights that despite the spending on special education going up 58% in the last decade, amounting to £10.7bn, the system is struggling financially and requires urgent… Continue reading Parents lose hope as watchdog says Send system broken

The police have arrested a woman on suspicion of manslaughter after the deaths of three people at a care home were treated as “unexplained,” with carbon monoxide poisoning as the primary line of inquiry. The Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, Dorset, was evacuated, and seven people were taken to hospital. The seven included an 89-year-old… Continue reading Swanage care home: Woman arrested following three deaths

Labour’s Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has defended the party’s stance on its employees volunteering for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, stating that “people in their own time often go on campaigns” and that it happens across political parties. The row was triggered by a deleted social media post from Labour’s head of operations, Sofia Patel,… Continue reading Angela Rayner defends Labour after Trump campaign complaint

Following a suspected vehicle sighting on the premises, Birmingham Airport had to evacuate its terminal causing delays for travellers. Numerous flights were grounded, and people were told to leave the airport building whilst police sources launched an investigation at around 12:20 BST. The event disrupted passengers who were in the midst of checking their flights,… Continue reading Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation

Geoff Capes, the British shot put record holder and two-time world’s strongest man, passed away at the age of 75. Capes set the record for the longest shot put by a British man with a distance of 21.68m in 1980. The family of the late athlete announced his death in a statement, stating that Capes… Continue reading Geoff Capes: World’s strongest man and British shot put record holder Capes dies aged 75

The UK government is contemplating giving workers a longer timeframe to strike. According to current legislation, if workers vote to take industrial action, the mandate expires after six months and unions need to conduct another ballot to extend it. However, a consultation paper released by the government stated that the mandate could be extended to… Continue reading Government mulls giving unions twice as long to strike

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