Tag: UK News

Concerns have been raised that the tax increases announced in the latest Budget could put significant strain on private GP practices. The rise in National Insurance (NI) and the National Minimum Wage could create a “huge upset” for surgeries that operate independently, such as Delapre Medical Centre in Northampton, according to Dr Jamie Green, who… Continue reading Northampton GP warns tax hikes will put strain on surgeries

Amanda Baker, who is partially sighted and relies on her guide dog Eddie, says Bonfire Night leaves her house-bound for fear of the effect fireworks have on her beloved pet. Eddie is so terror-stricken by the bangs and whistles of fireworks that Baker is forced to stay home every evening to comfort him as the… Continue reading Bonfire night firework concern over guide dogs

The bodies of a missing British couple have been found in their car, following flash flooding in Valencia, Spain. Don Turner, 78, and Terry Turner, 74, had not been seen since heavy downpours hit the region on Tuesday. Their daughter, Ruth O’Loughlin, confirmed their deaths. She said her parents had moved to Spain about ten… Continue reading Staffordshire couple missing in Spain floods found dead

Following a fatal crash that happened as a result of incorrect directions from a sat-nav, Apple and Google have reached an agreement to update instructions issued by their respective systems. Apple has already implemented new voice guidance, and Google is currently also working on revising audio prompts. TomTom, which was also included in the warning… Continue reading Google, Apple and TomTom make sat-nav changes after Milton Keynes crash

The parents of a teenage girl who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend have expressed that no sentence given to the killer could ever be enough to take away the pain they have suffered. Logan MacPhail, the killer, was detained for a minimum of 17 years last Friday in Newcastle Crown Court. Holly Newton was 15… Continue reading Holly Newton murder: No sentence will 'ever be enough'

Leeds University has completed durability testing for a range of products in the discount fashion industry, with results showing that cheaper garments often perform better than more expensive items. Retailer Primark has collaborated with the university on the project, which will help set durability standards for clothing. 65 products were assessed in total, with a… Continue reading Primark quality tests find £15 jeans as 'durable' as £150 pair

The decision to clear a firearms officer of murder following the shooting of Chris Kaba has been defended by the man who led the investigation into his death. Sal Naseem, who was in charge of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation, said he was not convinced Mr Kaba had presented a sufficient danger… Continue reading Chris Kaba: Watchdog investigator defends decision that led to trial

The UK government is facing a challenge in court from two anonymous mothers who are arguing that the Universal Credit (UC) two-child benefit policy is discriminatory. The policy caps awards, so that parents cannot claim UC or child tax credits for a third child. The women say that they had two or more children non-consensually… Continue reading Mothers challenge government over two-child benefit cap

Several front pages on Monday focus on the US presidential election and Spain’s King and Queen being pelted with mud during their visit to flood-devastated Valencia. The Guardian and Metro feature photographs of King Felipe with mud on his face, trying to console a local. While residents were angered by what they perceive as insufficient… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Spanish 'flood fury' and US candidates in 'final push'

In its latest move to attract more customers to its convenience stores, Sainsbury’s has announced plans to match the price of up to 200 Aldi products. While the retailer is the first to extend its Aldi price match campaign to convenience stores, Sainsbury’s has not disclosed how much this initiative will cost. Critics have long… Continue reading Sainsbury's to rival Aldi in small stores after price gap criticism