Tag: UK News

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair believes that effective leadership requires stability and decisions for the long term, but he also sees a technology revolution greater in consequence than previous industrial revolutions. The former Prime Minister is of the school that AI will change everything everywhere. His argument, which forms a key plank of his… Continue reading Tony Blair on Keir Starmer, AI and globalisation

A woman who suffered from a rare type of cancer linked to her breast implants has issued a warning to others who may have similar implants. Susan Axelby, 68, received £57,000 from Allergan Limited after she contracted breast-implant associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Although Susan’s case is very rare, regulatory bodies in the UK have… Continue reading Woman with cancer warns of rare breast implant risk

According to the Treasury, next April’s Triple Lock system could raise the new full State Pension by more than £400 a year in cash terms, outpacing inflation. The internal working calculations seen by the BBC indicate that the state pension will be increased by average earnings figures, which will be released next week, leading it… Continue reading State pension to be boosted by £400 next year

The Financial Ombudsman has reported a surge in fraud and scam complaints at their highest level in six years. During April to June, the Ombudsman saw thousands of customers inform them of their grievances, with almost half ending up being valid. At the same time, banks are highlighting the potential exposure to scams for people… Continue reading Warning as scam complaints hit six-year high

Harbour Energy, the largest oil and gas producer in UK waters, is now part-owned by sanctioned Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven. Their investment company, LetterOne, now owns nearly 15% of Harbour Energy after it completed a deal to buy German firm Wintershall DEA from chemicals giant BASF. LetterOne was a part-owner of Wintershall,… Continue reading Sanctioned oligarchs take stake in largest UK oil firm

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has suspended the counselling service accreditation of Health Assured, the largest provider of workplace mental health services in the UK. The move followed an investigation by the BBC, which indicated that the company had potentially breached the BACP’s ethical framework. An article in July by the broadcaster… Continue reading 'Eavesdropping' helpline provider has accreditation suspended

Reports indicate that the Scottish government has confirmed certain budget balancing cuts that are raising questions about whether this is indeed the return of austerity in Scotland. Last year, the Scottish government received a spending boost from the UK Treasury following a deal with the Scottish Greens. However, calls have been made for an increase… Continue reading Newscast – Is THIS Austerity in Scotland? – BBC Sounds

A baby who was abandoned in Newham, east London earlier this year, is doing well, a court revealed. Baby Elsa was found by a dog walker wrapped in a towel inside a bag within an hour of her birth. The same area where Elsa was found, three siblings had been abandoned over seven years. Elsa’s… Continue reading Baby Elsa: Abandoned baby 'doing well' but parents still unknown

The UK government has revealed a £22bn “black hole” in the country’s finances. The money was inherited by the current government from the Conservative party and has been used to justify the cut to the winter fuel payment by the government. The Labour party has warned of a “painful” October Budget due to the state… Continue reading Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?

French authorities have reported that at least 12 people have died and two are missing following a capsizing incident off the Gris-Nez cape in the English Channel. More than 50 people were rescued, two of whom remain in critical condition. This marks the deadliest loss of life in the Channel in 2022. Interior Minister Gérald… Continue reading At least 12 dead after migrant boat capsizes in Channel