The UK government has announced it will provide an additional £2.26bn ($2.93bn) to Ukraine, made possible by using the profits from seized Russian assets in Europe. The money will be issued as a loan, with the UK recouping the cost from the profit of seized Russian assets. Defence Secretary John Healey said the funding will… Continue reading UK to boost Ukraine funding using £2bn from seized Russian assets
Tag: UK News
Rape myths and what we're getting wrong about sexual assault
A recent report by Victim Support found that 75% of sexual offence victims have been asked in court at least one question based on rape myths and stereotypes. These can include questions about what they did to stop the assault, whether they were drinking or taking drugs, or what they were wearing. Such myths and… Continue reading Rape myths and what we're getting wrong about sexual assault
AI to help doctors detect broken bones on X-rays
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has stated that artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly decrease the number of missing fractures and broken bones that physicians overlook while reading X-rays. The healthcare assessment body claimed that the use of AI was secure and could hasten the diagnostic procedure, alleviating the burden on clinicians… Continue reading AI to help doctors detect broken bones on X-rays
Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children
A pilot scheme run by the Fix Our Food research programme has led to thousands more children from England’s poorest households eating a free school meal. The programme, involving dozens of councils, automatically enrols previously unregistered eligible children in the scheme. Eligibility for free school meals is usually based on household income, with qualifying families… Continue reading Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children
Newspaper headlines: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'
Martyn Blake, a police officer, has been cleared of the murder of Chris Kaba. Kaba was shot during a police stop in south London in 2022 while driving a car that had been connected to a previous shooting. When the verdict was announced, Mr. Blake was “overcome with emotion,” according to the Daily Mirror. The… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'
World Conker champion David Jakins 'won title fairly' in Northamptonshire
An investigation has cleared an 82-year-old man accused of using a steel conker to win a competition. David Jakins won the men’s category at the World Conker Championships in October. However, reports suggested the victory was achieved using a metal horse chestnut, leading to national controversy. The Telegraph had covered the claims extensively. There was… Continue reading World Conker champion David Jakins 'won title fairly' in Northamptonshire
Eleanor Brown jailed for sharing naked photos of father's lover
A young woman who retaliated against her father’s ex-mistress by posting nude pictures of her on an escort site has been sentenced to three years in prison. Eleanor Brown established a fictional profile of the woman on the website, according to the court on the case, causing the victim’s husband to be bombarded with calls… Continue reading Eleanor Brown jailed for sharing naked photos of father's lover
Ely riot: Two plead guilty as accused appear in court
Cardiff Crown Court has heard the first group of defendants charged with rioting in connection with the 2023 disorder that took place in Ely, South Wales. Twenty-seven people have been charged with rioting, which began after two boys, Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, died in a bike crash. Fifteen other defendants have been… Continue reading Ely riot: Two plead guilty as accused appear in court
Two trains crash in Powys blocking lines and closing road
Two trains have collided in Powys, prompting the presence of a host of emergency services including air ambulances, road ambulances, and firefighters. The crash occurred between the 18:31 BST and 19:09 service on Monday evening, prompting Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW) to issue a joint statement affirming their priority is “the safety of… Continue reading Two trains crash in Powys blocking lines and closing road
New workers' rights will cost firms £5bn a year, government says
UK businesses could face a yearly bill of up to £5bn ($6.5bn) if new Labour Party workers’ rights legislation is passed, according to the UK government’s assessment of the proposals. The study argues that the measures would cause a disproportionate impact on small businesses that are responsible for employing 13 million workers. The costs are… Continue reading New workers' rights will cost firms £5bn a year, government says