Tag: UK News

According to a senior MP, China is responsible for the increased number of counterfeit stamps in the UK. The Royal Mail has received complaints that stamps bought from legitimate stores are fake, and anyone who receives a letter with a fake stamp is charged £5. Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith has claimed that “China is… Continue reading Fake stamps: China blamed for rise in UK counterfeits

A senior manager within Gwent Police is facing a gross misconduct hearing following allegations of sexual misconduct with a female colleague. The behavior was detailed in sexually explicit messages sent over several months, despite the woman telling him she was in a relationship and asking him to stop. The first complaint was made in August… Continue reading Gwent Police boss worked amid sexual misconduct claims

The front pages of Thursday’s papers are dominated by a mix of stories, from domestic politics to global affairs. US President Joe Biden’s public declaration of support for Israel is a prominent headline across papers. Top officials in Washington have raised concerns that Iran may conduct a “significant” attack in retaliation for Israel’s bombing of… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Ironclad' Biden support and 'radical NHS plan'

Caroline Flack’s case is to be partially reinvestigated by the Metropolitan Police as “new evidence may be available”, according to a police statement. The television presenter was charged with assaulting her boyfriend and was facing prosecution when she died in February 2020. The Crown Prosecution Service had suggested that Flack should be cautioned, but the… Continue reading Met Police to relook at decision to charge Caroline Flack

Up to 170,000 people in England could benefit from a new oral treatment for preventing both chronic and episodic migraines, which could soon be available on the NHS. Atogepant has been recommended for those who have not responded well to other medications or cannot have injections. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)… Continue reading Atogepant: New migraine drug recommended for NHS use in England

A 25-year-old man, Habibur Masum, has been charged with the murder of Kulsuma Akter, who was stabbed while pushing her baby in a pram in Bradford. Four other men were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and drug offenses, with one being released on bail. At the time of her death, Akter was found… Continue reading Man charged with murder of Kulsuma Akter in Bradford

A 23-year-old woman from Derry has revealed that she was forced to spend nine days in a hospital staff room due to a lack of available beds. Zoe Carlin was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in the city in March after suffering from severe chest pain, which she said caused her to believe she was having… Continue reading Altnagelvin: Patient spent nine days in 'staff locker room'

An inquest has concluded that a 24-year-old student’s death was caused by her substance abuse of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. Ellen Mercer died in hospital in February 2023, two weeks after being left bedbound by burning her legs with a canister of nitrous oxide. The use of the gas for personal possession… Continue reading Laughing gas abuse caused student's death – Berkshire coroner

Omar Edwards, a 26-year-old man from Bow, east London, has been sentenced to five months in prison and ordered to pay £2,400 in compensation to victims on board a plane after being found guilty of assault and abusive and violent behaviour towards cabin crew. The incident occurred on a flight from Jamaica to London Gatwick… Continue reading Man jailed for vaping and being abusive on Gatwick flight

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, could be closer to coming back to his home country, Australia. The US President Joe Biden has expressed that he is considering dropping the prosecution against Assange, in accordance with Australia’s request. Recently backed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the country’s parliament passed a measure calling for the return… Continue reading Biden 'considering' request to drop Assange charges