Tag: UK News

A coroner in Newport has concluded that a nine-year-old boy’s death from sepsis was “contributed to by neglect” and “would have been avoided” if he had not been “erroneously discharged” from a hospital in Cwmbran, Torfaen. Dylan Cope went to A&E with a GP note indicating potential appendicitis, but the note was not read and… Continue reading Dylan Cope: Boy's sepsis death preventable – coroner

As the UK parliamentary term draws to a close, one piece of legislation championed by Prime Minister David Cameron is set to falter. Cameron had hoped to introduce a bill to phase out smoking, with the aim of creating the first truly ‘smoke-free’ generation. He argues it is a bold move, and one that is… Continue reading Sunak 'disappointed' smoking ban bill did not get through

The inquest into the death of a five-year-old boy who fell from the 15th floor of a tower block in east London has heard that he died instantly upon impact with a railing at the bottom of the building. Aalim Ahmed’s father discovered his body shortly before 06:00 BST on May 16th, 2021 at Jacobs… Continue reading Plaistow: Five-year-old died after fall from kitchen window

Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others, has been denied permission by senior judges to appeal against her convictions. Dame Victoria Sharp, sitting with Lord Justice Holroyde, said that Letby has been refused the right to appeal. The full reasons for the judges’ decision were… Continue reading Lucy Letby denied permission for baby murders convictions appeal

After announcing a general election for the 4th of July, the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, is now heading to Northern Ireland. This trip comes after Sunak’s first day of election campaigning, which he spent travelling to England, Scotland, and Wales. Sunak’s primary focus during his travels has been to rally support for his party and… Continue reading Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on his way to Belfast

Detectives from the Major Investigation Team have arrested a 75-year-old man in connection with the death of Brian Low, a retired groundsman who was found dead three months ago while dog walking in Perthshire. Initially thought to be “medical-related”, an examination of Low’s body found that he had actually been shot. The man is currently… Continue reading Brian Low: Man, 75, arrested in connection with dog walker death

With plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, the Conservative party has drawn criticism from Labour, who have vowed to abolish the policy if elected. However, the intricacies of how to manage those who refuse to go have been kept under wraps. BBC News has been granted access to a secret training facility to observe… Continue reading Inside secret government Rwanda training base

Sources have revealed to the BBC that The Conservatives will not be able to keep their promise of abolishing no-fault evictions before the election. The Renters (Reform) Bill, which proposed to forbid landlords from evicting tenants without reason, can’t become law before parliament is prorogued on Friday. Additionally, Rishi Sunak’s flagship bill to ban smoking… Continue reading General election 2024: Renters (Reform) Bill now unlikely to pass

The UK government’s efforts to reduce the country’s criminal court backlog have been deemed unachievable by the National Audit Office (NAO). The increasing delays are not only affecting victims but risking cases collapsing. In England and Wales’ Crown Courts, there are about 67,573 misdemeanor cases waiting to be handled, even before the pandemic’s impact on… Continue reading Target to cut court backlog cannot be met, says watchdog

The first day of general election campaigning in the UK saw Rishi Sunak, the prime minister, admit on the campaign trail that there would be no migrant flights to Rwanda before polling day. Mr Sunak spent the day in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, visiting a local warehouse, before embarking on a two-day tour of the country’s nations.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Faltering election start' and 'General ejection'