Tag: UK News

The chairwoman of the International Development Select Committee, Sarah Champion, has called for stronger regulation of the labelling of UK products, stating that it is “weak and confusing.” In a House of Commons urgent question on Monday, Champion urged for clearer information on the country of origin of product ingredients and called for legislation to… Continue reading Supermarkets 'putting profits above human rights', MP says

Hospice leaders in England have warned of an urgent need for government funding due to the closure of around 300 inpatient beds. According to Hospice UK, which represents 170 hospices, there are insufficient funds and staff to keep the beds permanently operate and enough for the remaining ones in use. Of the money hospices receive,… Continue reading Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use

The number of reported cases of violence and abuse against paramedics and emergency call handlers in England has risen by over a third since 2019, according to the BBC. Over 44,900 assaults were documented by ambulance services over the last five years, with staff experiencing attacks ranging from punches and kicks to verbal abuse of… Continue reading 'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives'

Anna Wintour, who has been editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine since 1988, is sporting her trademark glasses as she walks into an interview. The interview, which takes place at the VOGUE: Inventing the Runway show in London, is in a large underground space surrounded by three vast screens. Wintour keeps her sunglasses on throughout the whole… Continue reading Vogue boss Anna Wintour on her public persona and being told 'no'

British indie band Sports Team have been robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California. The incident took place on the first day of their US tour, ahead of their opening show in nearby Sacramento. In addition to their passports, stage equipment, and personal belongings, one thief looted the group’s tour van. Footage shared with the BBC… Continue reading British band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint on US tour

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed that she will not be “coming back with another load of tax rises” to fund public services over the next few years. Last week, Reeves appeared at a business conference and said that there would not be any tax hikes as Labour’s Budget would “put… Continue reading Future tax rises won't be needed, insists Rachel Reeves

The Scottish Budget will be released on Wednesday, revealing how much tax will be imposed on Scots for the next financial year. Unique income tax levels will be disclosed, along with information about the Scottish government’s funding for services such as schools, transport and the NHS. Those with a range of incomes have told BBC… Continue reading 'I get £770 a month – what's in the Scottish Budget affects everything'

Foreign students lacking in English skills are being allowed to enrol in postgraduate degree courses at UK universities in growing numbers, according to the University and College Union (UCU). A lack of language skills could compromise both the study and the student experience, and was increasingly prompting the use of essay mills and intelligence software… Continue reading Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds

Jasleen Kaur, an artist based in Glasgow, has won this year’s Turner Prize for her exhibition, Alter Altar, which takes inspiration from the Scottish Sikh community. The display, which was exhibited at the Tramway, is a combination of vintage Ford Escort, worship bells, Irn-Bru, and family photos. Kaur, who grew up in Glasgow, was praised… Continue reading Turner Prize 2024: Jasleen Kaur wins with artwork showcasing Scottish Sikh community

Last week, the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 was passed by the government which allows them to take rail contracts back into public ownership. With this, a new arms length government body named Great British Railways (GBR) will take over service contracts held by private companies as they expire in the coming years.… Continue reading South Western Railway first to be renationalised under Labour