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In what has been her first budget since assuming the role, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced significant tax increases amounting to £40bn to fund the NHS and public services. Despite the increase, Reeves has assured working people they would not face any increase in income tax, National Insurance or VAT as promised by Labour during… Continue reading Rachel Reeves unveils historic £40bn tax rises in first Budget

Two disturbing chatbot versions of real-life teenagers, Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey, have been found on the Character.ai platform, which enables users to create digital versions of real people and interact with them. Molly Russell took her life aged 14 after viewing suicide material online, while Brianna Ghey was murdered at 16 by two teenagers in 2023. The AI… Continue reading 'Sickening' Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey chatbots found online

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed a Budget that includes a range of announcements from tax and spending to pay and pensions. The Budget will have a direct impact on many people’s finances and wallets. Here are some of the key takeaways from the Budget. If you earn a minimum wage, your pay will rise in… Continue reading Tax, wages and prices – what the Budget means for you and your money

Darren Horsnell, a Falklands War veteran, has expressed his gratitude after his late fiancee’s engagement ring was returned to him along with an apology note. Mr. Horsnell made a plea on social media after his home in Haslingden, Lancashire was burglarized and the ring was stolen. The ring was later delivered to the charity where… Continue reading Haslingden burglary: Stolen ring posted back to owner with apology note

A landmark judgement by eight Scottish judges is expected to increase the number of rape cases prosecuted and lead to more convictions. The decision overturns an 87-year-old regulation that limited the use of statements made by a victim immediately after an alleged crime. The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC made the request for the change… Continue reading Scottish judges remove barrier for rape cases going to court

Pregnant women in Northern Ireland are not being offered early screening for foetal abnormalities, including Patau, Edwards’ and Down’s syndrome, according to gynaecology experts who warn that this is tantamount to discrimination. Screening for such conditions in the first trimester is routine in the rest of the UK, but early detection is not routinely offered… Continue reading Early pregnancy screening delay 'causing trauma' for NI women

An individual from the village of Banks in Lancashire has appeared in court following accusations of murdering three girls in Southport for terrorist-related actions. Axel Rudakubana, 18, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court through a videolink from Belmarsh Prison. He is charged with producing the poisonous natural substance ricin, possessing an Al-Qaeda training guide, and having… Continue reading Southport murder accused in court on terror charge

The results of an inquest into the deaths of a mother and her two teenage children, who were shot in their home in Luton, have revealed they all died from gunshot wounds to the head. The attack took place on 13 September and police arrested Nicholas Prosper, 18, for the murders. He was charged with… Continue reading Luton mother and two children died from gunshot wounds – inquest

Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Marston Green, near Solihull. The victim was treated by ambulance staff on Station Road on Tuesday evening but died at the scene. Another 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody, according to West Midlands Police. Station Road… Continue reading Teen arrested for murder after 17-year-old stabbed in Marston Green

A major fire occurred at the BAE Systems nuclear submarine shipyard in the early hours of Wednesday morning, leading to two people being hospitalised due to smoke inhalation. Emergency services rushed to the scene at 00:44 GMT. The hospitalised individuals were reportedly released from treatment shortly afterwards. BAE Systems said all employees had been accounted… Continue reading Plume of smoke as fire breaks out at UK nuclear submarine shipyard