Tag: UK News

Cash for job centres and mental health services to boost workforce

The UK government has revealed its plans to overhaul the current network of job centres across the country and invest £240m in a bid to reduce the benefits bill. This is part of its “Get Britain Working” reforms, which will also allocate funds to mental health services. The government said that such reforms will deal… Continue reading Cash for job centres and mental health services to boost workforce

Newspaper headlines: 'No more tax rises, insists Reeves' and 'PM in jobs push'

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has faced criticism from business leaders over her recent Budget and has responded by ruling out any further tax increases. In her speech to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) she stated that she would not have to return for more. This follows the announcement of a £40… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'No more tax rises, insists Reeves' and 'PM in jobs push'

Supreme Court to hear case on definition of a woman

allenge to the Supreme Court in London, arguing that the Scottish government’s interpretation of sex in the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act was incorrect. They argue that sex is a biological fact determined by chromosomes, and that the gender recognition process should not be conflated with sex. Trans rights campaigners argue that gender… Continue reading Supreme Court to hear case on definition of a woman

GP staff tell of death threats after hundreds of reports of abuse

Abuse towards staff at a GP surgery in East Yorkshire has led to police being called on multiple occasions. Dr Jennifer Loke, a nurse consultant at the practice, said she was forced to hit the panic button when one patient became verbally aggressive towards her, threatening to kill her if she didn’t provide a prescription.… Continue reading GP staff tell of death threats after hundreds of reports of abuse

‘At 31, I was told if I didn’t stop drinking, I could die’

When referred to hospital due to feelings of exhaustion, 31-year-old BBC journalist Hazel Martin was told that her liver had suffered severe alcohol-related liver fibrosis or extreme scarring due to binge drinking. Martin claimed surprise at the diagnosis, stating that she only drank in sociable situations and didn’t drink alone nor feel alcohol-dependent. However, the… Continue reading ‘At 31, I was told if I didn’t stop drinking, I could die’

Scam safety: 'He told me he'd been shot and needed money'

Sue, a 72-year-old woman from Staffordshire, was scammed by a romance scammer who tricked her into sending them money, leading to a typical example of dating scam, one of the fraud categories behind an 11% rise in reports to Action Fraud. Her experience occurred shortly after she tragically lost her husband of 40 years. In… Continue reading Scam safety: 'He told me he'd been shot and needed money'

Elton John album on hold because he 'can't see' after eye infection

Sir Elton John has revealed that he has been struggling with his eyesight after contracting an infection in July. The music icon has been unable to see out of his right eye for the past four months while his left is “not the greatest”. In an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America, Sir Elton said… Continue reading Elton John album on hold because he 'can't see' after eye infection

From above and on the ground – see the extent of UK floods

Severe flooding has hit parts of the United Kingdom following the aftermath of Storm Bert. The damage caused by the flooding has left communities in disarray, with over 100 flood warnings being put in place across the country. In Northamptonshire, a “danger to life” warning has been issued, highlighting the severity of the consequences that… Continue reading From above and on the ground – see the extent of UK floods

Letby Inquiry: Safeguarding boss Alison Kelly 'had good intentions'

Alison Kelly, the head of safeguarding at the Countess of Chester Hospital where nurse Lucy Letby killed seven babies and tried to kill seven others, has testified before the Thirlwall Inquiry, which is investigating how Letby was able to commit these crimes. Kelly, who was director of nursing and executive lead for safeguarding at the… Continue reading Letby Inquiry: Safeguarding boss Alison Kelly 'had good intentions'