Tag: UK News

Ministers in England and Wales have made a commitment to tackle the mounting backlogs and delays in Crown Courts by increasing the number of judges presiding over criminal cases. The Ministry of Justice’s decision to provide funding for judges to operate more courtrooms follows the publication of two critical reports highlighting the failure to adequately… Continue reading More funding for judges to tackle record court delays

An analysis conducted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) reveals that a majority of regions in England are planning to make cuts to specialist eating-disorder services for children and young people within the year. Out of the 42 NHS integrated care boards in the nation, 24 are expected to decrease spending for under-18s in… Continue reading Most areas in England to cut eating-disorder help for under-18s

A recent investigation by BBC News has highlighted concerns surrounding the accuracy and reliability of at-home tests for men worried about prostate cancer. These tests, which bear a resemblance to Covid lateral flow strips, aim to detect a high level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in a drop of blood by displaying a positive result. Out… Continue reading Prostate cancer: Rapid at-home PSA tests spark concerns

Riyah Collins from BBC Newsbeat introduces us to Cat Burns, a rising star in the music industry with her latest track, “Girls!” In a departure from her usual serious style, Cat is embracing a more fun and liberating approach to songwriting, particularly focusing on themes that resonate with the queer community. The 24-year-old artist has… Continue reading Cat Burns: 'I never had music for queer girls'

blems finding a doctor when she moved to the UK, but now that she has health insurance through work, she has been able to settle better. “When I first moved here, it was very difficult to find a doctor who would take me as a patient,” she says. “But now, with health insurance, it’s easier… Continue reading How Buckinghamshire became a hotspot for Ukrainian refugees

A suspected murder in Dungannon has led to the arrest of a 33-year-old man, who has since been released on bail pending further investigation. The victim, a man in his 70s, was discovered with severe injuries after an assault at a flat in the Corrainey Park area last Thursday evening. Despite the arrival of emergency… Continue reading Dungannon: Man released, three people remain in custody after pensioner's murder

The Treasury has identified billions of pounds in potential spending cuts across welfare and various government departments, as the chancellor’s flexibility is increasingly constrained. These proposed cuts will be presented to the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR), the official forecaster, in preparation for the upcoming Spring Statement. It has become clear that significant changes have… Continue reading Treasury earmarks billions in spending cuts ahead of Spring Statement

A woman, Nicola Hughes, took drastic measures to address her concerns about her mother’s care at a Fife care home. Nicola, a registered nurse, decided to secretly film her mother’s mistreatment after feeling her complaints were being ignored. She managed to conceal a covert camera in a radio in her mother’s bedroom at Barrogil House.… Continue reading Woman secretly filmed her mum being abused in care home

Oakwood Theme Park, Wales’ largest theme park, has recently announced its closure after almost four decades of operation. Opening its doors in 1987, Oakwood was on the brink of shutdown in 2008 until a £25m investment saved the park and its 200 employees. However, dwindling visitor numbers led the owners, Aspro Park, to deem further… Continue reading Oakwood Theme Park: Pembrokeshire venue shuts down immediately

Three individuals linked to a group that was under scrutiny following a BBC investigation have now faced charges of harassing the show’s host, Catrin Nye. The accused individuals, namely Kristofer Alexander Deichler, Jatinder Singh Kamra, and Sukhraj Bir Singh, have been charged with harassment without violence during a specific period between the end of August… Continue reading Three men charged with harassment of BBC presenter