Tag: UK News

I’ll Stand By You, the hit single by Girls Aloud, is to be re-released to mark its 20th anniversary. The charity ballad, which topped the UK chart for two weeks in 2004, will feature the lead vocal of the band’s late member Sarah Harding. The new version of the song will once again raise money… Continue reading Girls Aloud to release Sarah Harding's version of I'll Stand By You for Children in Need

The UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has said that the Treasury should have shared information about a £9.5bn overspend in the run up to the Spring 2015 Budget with the watchdog and parliament “under the law”. The OBR has already claimed that the last government did not disclose relevant information ahead of the last… Continue reading Treasury should have told us about £9.5bn overspend by law – OBR

The pandemic caused a massive shift in the way people work, with remote working becoming the norm in many industries. However, the return to office working is causing some to reevaluate their working habits and the value of in-person interaction. Natalie Brain of finance firm Creditsafe spoke of feeling liberated since returning to the office,… Continue reading Working from home: Should staff be back in the office?

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced on Tuesday that a recent outbreak of bird flu was confirmed in commercial poultry at a farm located in East Riding of Yorkshire and near Hornsea. The virus is also referred to as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). No official name for the site was… Continue reading Bird flu outbreak confirmed in East Riding of Yorkshire farm

Back in 1957, Glasgow had the highest death rate from tuberculosis (TB) in Europe, and health officials launched an ambitious mass-screening campaign to combat the disease. Over a period of five weeks, more than 700,000 people over 14 were screened for TB. Nearly 75% of Glasgow’s population got checked with an incentive of free prize… Continue reading How cigarettes, chickens and chocolates hleped to stopped a TB epidemic

Parts of Scotland experienced a Bonfire Night of disturbance as police officers were attacked with fireworks, bricks, and bottles. The riot police who had gathered in the Gilmerton and Sighthill areas of Edinburgh were targeted with missiles. Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, who is also the MP for Edinburgh South, expressed his disappointment at the disgraceful… Continue reading Police to use stop and search powers to tackle Bonfire Night disorder in Edinburgh

Debt collectors seeking unpaid Dart Charge fines have been accused of harassment and intimidation by drivers who claim the fines were issued in error. National Highways, which oversees Dart Charge, has stated that it is “working hard” to address these problems. Reports suggest that some drivers have faced account problems and hefty penalties. National Highways… Continue reading Dart Charge fine drivers tell of bailiff 'harassment'

Several British newspapers have led their front pages with coverage of the US election. Metro warned of voting machine failure in swing states while the Financial Times simply stated “America decides”. The Daily Mirror warned to “brace for chaos” while the Daily Express predicted a rise in house prices. The i stated that the UK… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Hope and fear' and 'bigly trouble'

A new survey has warned that water bills in England and Wales are set to increase dramatically, leaving millions of households in financial difficulty. The regulator Ofwat has confirmed that the average water bill will rise by 21%, or £19 annually, from 2025 to 2030. However, in a survey carried out by the Consumer Council… Continue reading Water bill rises: Warning millions will struggle to pay

The UK government has proposed a new law that will ban police from using cells to detain individuals suffering from mental health issues. Currently, officers may use cells to house those requiring immediate treatment for up to 24 hours so they can be examined by a physician. The new law will also expand the rights… Continue reading Bill to ban use of police cells during mental health detention