Tag: UK News

A House of Lords inquiry has declared that shoplifting is at “unacceptable” levels and currently not being tackled adequately. The report, which was created by the Justice and Home Affairs Committee in May and September, states that the crime is seriously underreported, with the committee labelling the issue “urgent” and calling for the police to… Continue reading Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds

The UK government has revealed its plans to introduce a law making it illegal to smoke in children’s playgrounds and outside schools and hospitals in England. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would also stop anyone currently aged 15 or under from buying cigarettes, as the previous government had intended, and grant more powers to restrict… Continue reading Plans to ban smoking outside hospitals and schools in England

The UK has reported two further cases of the mpox virus that is believed to be able to spread more easily between people. The latest infections were detected in household contacts of the first patient in London who was diagnosed with the Clade 1b variant of the virus. MP Susannah Hopkins, a chief medical adviser… Continue reading New mpox strain spreads to household contacts in the UK

Harrods has appointed a survivors’ advocate, human rights campaigner Dame Jasvinder Sanghera, to assist victims of sexual misconduct that was allegedly carried out by its former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed. More than 20 women accused Al Fayed of sexual assault in a BBC documentary and podcast named Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods, which aired in… Continue reading Harrods appoints advocate for survivors after Al Fayed allegations

During a visit to a township outside Cape Town, Prince William joined in a rugby training session with legends of the sport. The visit was organised by the Atlas Charity, which serves as a safe haven for schoolchildren and unites communities in challenging areas in South Africa. The prince was shown around by some of… Continue reading Prince William's rugby skills tested in South African township

The UK government has proposed offering around 60 Sri Lankan Tamils stranded on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia the right to come to the UK. Many have spent more than three years in a makeshift camp on the island, which hosts a secretive UK-US military base, after becoming the first people ever to… Continue reading Diego Garcia: Migrants stranded on secretive military island offered move to UK

The iconic Oxford Street in London has dazzled visitors with its eye-catching Christmas lights display. Commencing this season’s festivities, the street switched on its annual lights display, marking the first of the major illuminations in London to be turned on in 2024. The Oxford Street lights display signals the start of a series of Christmas… Continue reading Oxford Street: 2024 Christmas lights switched on

The Thirwall Inquiry has heard that a hospital director felt “out of her depth” when dealing with senior doctors’ concerns about the serial killer nurse Lucy Letby. Karen Townsend, divisional director of urgent care at the Countess of Chester Hospital, said she did not take more action when senior doctors told her they were worried… Continue reading Urgent care director felt 'out of depth' over Lucy Letby claims

Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden will not be participating in this year’s competition, according to a BBC spokesperson. Dowden was taken to hospital as a “precaution” after feeling unwell during the main show two Saturdays ago. The professional dancer shared on Instagram that she was forced to pull out of the series due to a… Continue reading Strictly: Amy Dowden will not return to show this year

A warning has been issued by Lincolnshire Police regarding a missing pitbull-type dog. The force has cautioned the public not to approach the animal as they are unsure of its temperament. Officers have been searching for the dog since it was reported missing on Monday morning in Shepeau Stow, near Spalding. Instead of approaching the… Continue reading Police hunt escaped 'pitbull-type' dog in Shepeau Stow