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The investigation into Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner’s previous living arrangements has ended without any charges being made. The Greater Manchester Police had been investigating the sale of Rayner’s former house in Stockport after a complaint from a senior Conservative MP. Rayner was questioned about her tax payments and whether she had paid the right… Continue reading Angela Rayner: No police action after council house probe

Former health secretary and Falkirk West MSP, Michael Matheson, may face suspension and a salary cut for using his parliamentary iPad during a family vacation in Morocco to rack up £10,941.74 in costs. The incident resulted in a report by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) that concluded Matheson had violated MSPs’ ethical code. MSPs… Continue reading SNP faces defeat over Holyrood ban for Michael Matheson

The UK’s tallest rollercoaster may be closed for up to two weeks due to unforeseen circumstances. Hyperia, which opened on Friday at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, shut one day later and may remain closed until at least 8 June. A spokesperson for the theme park said they would continue to do everything they can… Continue reading UK's tallest rollercoaster could remain shut for two weeks

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New research from King’s College in London shows that feeding babies and young children smooth peanut butter on a regular basis reduces the likelihood of developing a peanut allergy in later life. Teenagers who were fed the spread up to the age of five were 71% less likely to have a peanut allergy than those that… Continue reading Giving babies smooth peanut butter could provide lifelong allergy defence

The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has announced plans to vote against the budget proposed by Stormont as it is debated in the Assembly. In April, when other executive ministers agreed upon the budget, the UUP’s Health Minister, Robin Swann, opposed it, saying that the health allocation was not sufficient and would put people in harm’s… Continue reading Stormont Budget: UUP to vote against NI spending plan

Scotland is facing record high NHS waiting lists with more than 690,000 waits for appointments or surgery care that are non-urgent. Public Health Scotland reveals the number of people waiting for outpatient appointments has stood at 534,178, which is double the pre-pandemic size. The number of in-patients on the list is at 156,108, a slight… Continue reading NHS Scotland waiting lists hit record high

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr MP Jonathan Edwards announced his decision not to run in the next general election. The former Plaid Cymru MP was considering running as an independent candidate. However, he decided to step down after “deep reflection.” The MP was suspended from his party after he was accused of assaulting his wife in… Continue reading Jonathan Edwards: Former Plaid MP to stand down at general election

An investigation into Diane Abbott over comments she made on racism was concluded in December 2023, according to a report by BBC Newsnight. The senior MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington was formally warned over her conduct and required to undertake an “anti-Semitism awareness course”. A source close to the member of parliament claimed… Continue reading Diane Abbott: Labour race row probe finished last year

The UK Conservative Party has pledged to increase the tax-free pensions allowance via a “Triple Lock Plus” if they win the general election. The proposal would increase the personal allowance for pensioners at least 2.5% or in line with either earnings or inflation. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that the scheme “shows we are on… Continue reading General election: Tories announce 'Triple Lock Plus' pension allowance