Tag: UK News

A deal that would see the Chagos Islands ceded to Mauritius has come under criticism from new Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and the incoming Trump administration. According to the deal, which has yet to be signed, the UK would maintain a 99-year lease over Diego Garcia, a major UK-US military airbase, but would relinquish… Continue reading David Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal

No Floor No More is a community interest company that provides second-hand carpets to social housing tenants who would otherwise have to make do with bare floors. Founder Pia Honey, 55, estimates that she’s provided flooring to about 1,400 properties and is campaigning for social housing to come with flooring as standard. A recent survey… Continue reading The woman helping council tenants carpet their homes

From being a nominee twice to winning the Mercury Prize in 2020, Michael Kiwanuka speaks candidly about the impact of this accolade on his life, his career, and his work. He mentions how the win freed him from the desperation for validation from his peers and certain media outlets, allowing him to focus on making… Continue reading Michael Kiwanuka on the 'wake-up call' that changed his music

Social media platforms could soon face enforcement action if they fail to address the issue of underage users lying about their age. A recent survey conducted by Ofcom has revealed that 22% of eight to 17-year-olds lie about their age on social media platforms. Despite the impending implementation of the Online Safety Act (OSA) in… Continue reading Do 'much, much more' on age verification, social media apps told

As voters in the Republic of Ireland prepare to head to the polls on Friday, many are expressing frustration and concern over a lack of access to vital services such as healthcare and affordable housing. Emma, a mother-of-four with two children who have complex medical needs, says she lies awake at night worrying about their… Continue reading Donegal voters air frustrations ahead of Ireland's general election

A new drug has been hailed as the first effective treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 50 years. Benralizumab suppresses a part of the immune system that can cause those flare-ups. The drug, which targets eosinophil cells, reduces the failure rate of treatment significantly, according to clinical trials carried out by… Continue reading Asthma: First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years

Sources close to the sale of Royal Mail have stated that Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group is close to securing a takeover in the next two weeks. Kretinsky has made a number of agreements in order to acquire the company, with officials still due to review and approve the final deal through the National… Continue reading Royal Mail: Czech billionaire set to clinch takeover deal

In her first major speech as Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has acknowledged the party’s past failure on immigration, stating that “we got it wrong”. The Daily Telegraph reports that Badenoch has pledged to “rebuild trust” with voters on the issue, and that she is committed to a “tough new Tory approach to immigration”. The… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Tories failed on migration' and 'cops target Al Fayed network'

After spending the summer journeying to No 10 (Downing Street), Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrat party, is now setting his sights higher as he seeks a Christmas No 1 hit. In collaboration with the Bath Philharmonia’s Young Carers’ Choir, Sir Ed is releasing the charity single Love is Enough. The song… Continue reading Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey in bid for Christmas No 1

The Metropolitan Police has announced that it is currently investigating more than five people they believe may have assisted or enabled Mohamed Al Fayed in his sexual offences following a new investigation opened up by the force. This came after a BBC documentary was released, revealing the extent of the billionaire’s predatory behaviour, causing 90… Continue reading Mohamed Al Fayed: Police investigate more people over billionaire's abuse