The Conservative Party is faced with a challenge that can be summed up in five words: the diminishing returns of reinvention. This fall, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has shifted his approach to become a figure more focused on change, rather than stability. Drawing attention to the faults of past governments he has served under, Sunak’s new… Continue reading Can Rishi Sunak's switch from Mr Steady to Mr Change work?
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Welsh Water bills may rise £120 by 2030 to tackle pollution
Welsh Water has pledged to invest nearly £1.9bn towards environmental improvement between 2025 and 2030, warning that water bills in Wales could increase by £120 a year by 2030 as a result. According to the pledge, customers would be paying £5 more per month in 2025 and £10 more per month by 2030. The company… Continue reading Welsh Water bills may rise £120 by 2030 to tackle pollution
BBC Wales presenter Lucy Owen's eyesight saved by routine test
A BBC journalist has spoke candidly about her close shave with losing her sight in one eye after a routine visit to the opticians. Lucy Owen, a contact lens wearer since she was 16, said she had “not always been to the opticians as regularly as I should” and put off making her annual check-up… Continue reading BBC Wales presenter Lucy Owen's eyesight saved by routine test
Windsor Framework: New NI trade rules 'will work unbelievably well'
The Northern Ireland Secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris, has asserted that the new system of moving goods from Great Britain into Northern Ireland will be successful. He explained that although there were concerns among unionist parties about additional checks on goods moving between countries that share a land border with the European Union, the new controls will… Continue reading Windsor Framework: New NI trade rules 'will work unbelievably well'
Peak ScotRail fares scrapped as six-month trial begins
ScotRail has launched a six-month pilot scheme in an effort to boost rail travel. As part of the scheme, peak-time rail fares have been scrapped on ScotRail services starting Monday. The cost of a rush-hour ticket between Glasgow and Edinburgh has almost halved. The savings will only apply to routes where peak-time pricing existed previously.… Continue reading Peak ScotRail fares scrapped as six-month trial begins
Sittingbourne: Family sues after boy loses toes on escalator
A family from Kent is taking legal action against Network Rail after their son lost two toes on an escalator at London Bridge Station. The incident occurred on New Year’s Day, as the family, including four-year-old Oscar, were travelling home after attending the New Year’s Day Parade in London. Oscar’s parents said his wellington boot… Continue reading Sittingbourne: Family sues after boy loses toes on escalator
Aukus: UK defence giant BAE Systems wins £3.95bn submarine contract
The British defence contractor, BAE Systems, has been awarded a €3.95bn ($4.82bn) contract to construct a new array of submarines as the security alliance between Australia, the UK, and the US advances. The tripartite venture, dubbed the Aukus pact, aims to arm Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines by the faintly distant late 30s to obstruct… Continue reading Aukus: UK defence giant BAE Systems wins £3.95bn submarine contract
Water companies want £156 bill rise to fund upgrades
Water companies in the UK are calling for an increase in bills by £156 a year to fund upgrades and reduce sewage discharges. The increase would lead to infrastructure spending almost doubling to £96bn. The water industry is proposing the construction of ten new reservoirs to secure the country’s water supply in the long-term. While… Continue reading Water companies want £156 bill rise to fund upgrades
Covid will 'continue to surprise us', warns health official
England’s deputy chief medical officer, Dr Thomas Waite, has cautioned that the behaviour of Covid-19 is unpredictable and it will “continue to surprise us”. Dr Waite has urged all those who are eligible for the flu and Covid vaccines to take them. It is considered the best protection against contracting both viruses. Although the flu… Continue reading Covid will 'continue to surprise us', warns health official
72-hour doctor strike to cause extreme disruption
The NHS has issued a warning that patients should expect severe disruptions in hospitals over the next few days due to junior doctors and consultants staging a three-day coincident walkout in England. According to NHS England, the stoppage starting at 7 AM will create disruption in all non-emergency care. Nonetheless, the British Medical Association is… Continue reading 72-hour doctor strike to cause extreme disruption