Tag: UK News

A mother has been found to have given her child unprescribed medication over the course of a year, leading to a life-threatening infection. The girl was hospitalised and required a long stay at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and 10 blood transfusions. The judge found that the mother’s actions caused the girl, who is now 15, to also suffer… Continue reading Girl left near death after being drugged by mother

The first official photo of the cast of Gavin and Stacey has been released ahead of the show’s upcoming finale on BBC One this Christmas Day. The image portrays the characters of Smithy, Gavin, Stacey, and Nessa standing against a brick wall, which pays tribute to the photos that were taken in the south Wales… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey: Christmas special photo gets gang back together

The UK government has pledged to revamp the leasehold system for private property by the close of this Parliament. A new default way of owning property – known as “commonhold” – is to be implemented, so that a lease will not become invalid in time. A ground rent owned by the freeholder will no longer… Continue reading Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays

A journalist for the Daily Telegraph, Allison Pearson, will not face further action from Essex Police following an investigation into a social media post. The force previously visited Pearson’s home to arrange a time for an interview as part of an investigation into alleged incitement to racial hatred, which followed a complaint from a member… Continue reading Essex Police taking no further action against Allison Pearson

Lord John Prescott, who rose from being a steward on a cruise ship to become the longest-serving deputy prime minister, passed away at the age of 86. Tributes poured in from all over the world, with former prime ministers Gordon Brown and Sir Tony Blair leading the way. Prescott will be remembered for his many… Continue reading Seven memorable moments in the life of Labour's John Prescott

The recent deaths of four tourists and a Briton in Laos are believed to be linked to methanol poisoning. Simone White, the Briton, passed away alongside Australian teenager Bianca Jones, two Danish women aged 19 and 20, as well as an American man in the tourist town of Vang Vieng. The deaths are thought to… Continue reading Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

During the Covid pandemic, the NHS in England nearly ran out of gowns and protective equipment, according to former health secretary Matt Hancock’s testimony to the Covid inquiry. Although there was no “national shortage” of PPE, it did run out in some areas, leaving some healthcare workers without adequate protection. Hancock acknowledged that this was… Continue reading Matt Hancock says NHS was 'hours' from PPE running out in Covid

Lord John Prescott, a significant Labour politician and former deputy prime minister, has passed away at the age of 86. Best known for his candid, no-nonsense approach, Lord Prescott served as Sir Tony Blair’s devoted deputy for ten years following Labour’s sweeping victory in the 1997 general election. Alongside many tributes paid in the wake… Continue reading John Prescott: Tony Blair leads tributes to Labour giant

After heavy snowfall across parts of the UK on Thursday, forecasters have issued warnings for Storm Bert’s arrival on the weekend. Over 100 schools in the Scottish Highlands and 30 in North Wales have shut, whilst 200 schools in Devon and Cornwall are partially closed due to snow. Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice… Continue reading Snow and ice shut schools as Storm Bert looms

An 18-year-old British citizen is facing up to 20 years behind bars in Dubai after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl during their holiday in the emirate. Marcus Fakana of North London is currently staying in a rented accommodation in Dubai while awaiting trial, according to human rights campaigner, Radha… Continue reading Briton, 18, faces Dubai jail for sex with London girl, 17