Tag: UK News

As the summer holidays begin, millions of people in the UK are embarking on their annual summer getaway. The RAC is warning of a “weekend of woe” on the roads, with 13.8 million trips estimated to be made between Friday and Sunday, making it the second busiest summer getaway weekend since 2015. To avoid queues… Continue reading Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues

According to health experts, many people have experienced a year of sickness, moving from one cold or flu to another. Although there is little data to back it up, many anecdotal reports seem to confirm this trend. The pandemic has significantly impacted routines and immune systems, contributing to the rise in summer illnesses such as… Continue reading Are you feeling grotty all the time?

After just over three weeks in power, the new Labour government has discovered that government departments are in a worse state than previously thought. On Monday, the Chancellor will argue that the public finances are in a bad position, and difficult decisions will need to be made. This is to prepare the public for potential… Continue reading Has Labour really found a bigger financial mess than it expected?

A 32-year-old woman from Bristol has reported that a drugs trial has been “life-changing” for her. Chloe Davies has a rare genetic disease called hereditary angioedema (HAE), which causes sudden and spontaneous swelling attacks. While this disease is not curable, treatment can be provided to help manage the condition. One hospital in Bristol has provided… Continue reading Woman's hands can triple in size amid rare swelling attacks

Renowned photographer Magnus Hastings has launched an “one-of-a-kind” exhibition in Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery called “Queen”. The exhibition features photographs taken of some of the biggest names from the international drag scene, including Jinkx Monsoon and Shea Coulee. What’s really drawing the crowds, however, is the back-alley images of local Liverpool drag queens commission specifically… Continue reading ‘My day in a Liverpool alley with 35 drag queens’

An injunction aimed at preventing protesters from disrupting the M25 has been extended by the High Court. National Highways obtained the order on Friday to target demonstrators taking action on the M25, its feeder roads, major Kent routes, and around the Port of Dover. Those blocking, endangering, or preventing traffic flow can face fines, asset… Continue reading M25: High court injunction bans protesters from disrupting motorway

Three children, who have been identified as Nakash Malik, Aayat Malik and Muhammad Hanan Malik, died in a conflagration in East London. The parents of the deceased claimed that their children were a blessing and that their memories would be treasured. They expressed their love for them in words and prayed that they may rest… Continue reading East Ham house fire: Children who died in blaze named

Retail giant John Lewis has been given the green light to build its first ever block of flats in a glowing milestone for the company. Bromley Council has approved the plans for the development of 353 rental flats above an existing Waitrose shop in London, paving the way for further developments across the UK. Critics… Continue reading John Lewis gets planning permission to build homes in Bromley

A couple from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, are currently stuck in Spain after their baby was born three months prematurely while they were on their babymoon in Tenerife. Alis Lloyd unexpectedly went into labour and gave birth to George at the University Hospital of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. Although George is in a stable condition, the… Continue reading Llanelli couple's baby born prematurely on Spain holiday

An officer from Greater Manchester Police is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct for assault following an incident at Manchester Airport. The attack, which saw a man kicked and stamped on, was captured on video and widely shared on social media, leading to the suspension of the officer by the force on… Continue reading Manchester Airport kick video: PC to face criminal investigation