Hospital where Kate treated responds after alleged privacy breach

Hospital where Kate treated responds after alleged privacy breach

The London Clinic, where Princess Catherine underwent abdominal surgery, has confirmed that it will launch an investigation into any potential breach of patient information following reports that staff had attempted to access her private medical information. The hospital, frequently used by royal family members, has stated that it has no tolerance for those who intentionally… Continue reading Hospital where Kate treated responds after alleged privacy breach

Climate Change: Scotland's 2030 target unreachable say experts

Climate Change: Scotland's 2030 target unreachable say experts

Scotland will fail to meet its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target, the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) has warned. The levels of progress that would be necessary to reach the target by the end of the decade were a step too far, according to the CCC. Scotland has missed eight of the past 12 annual… Continue reading Climate Change: Scotland's 2030 target unreachable say experts

Greggs hit by IT issue affecting card payments

Greggs hit by IT issue affecting card payments

Several stores belonging to bakery chain, Greggs, have been closed or accepting cash only due to an issue with the chain’s payment system. Greggs has over 2,450 locations across the UK, however, it is not clear how many of these stores were affected by the payment problem. The company announced that it is trying to… Continue reading Greggs hit by IT issue affecting card payments

Food and eating out costs drive fall in inflation

Food and eating out costs drive fall in inflation

According to official data, the UK’s inflation rate fell to 3.4% in February from 4% in January. This is seen as a gradual improvement as the country inches closer to the Bank’s target of 2%. This plummet in inflation witnessed its slowest growth rate since September 2021, when it was at 3.1%. The significant decrease… Continue reading Food and eating out costs drive fall in inflation

Earl Spencer: 'The floodgates opened' on stories of abuse

Earl Spencer: 'The floodgates opened' on stories of abuse

Earl Spencer has spoken out about the response to his revelations of abuse suffered during his time at boarding school. His book recounts the physical and sexual abuse he endured while attending Maidwell Hall in Northamptonshire at the age of eight. The school stated that it was “sobering” to read about the earl’s experience and… Continue reading Earl Spencer: 'The floodgates opened' on stories of abuse

PE teachers retraining in maths to fill school gaps

PE teachers retraining in maths to fill school gaps

As the shortage of maths teachers continues in England, secondary schools are increasingly relying on physical education (PE) teachers to step in and teach maths. According to a report published on Wednesday by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), 10 of the 17 secondary school subjects in the country will not be able to… Continue reading PE teachers retraining in maths to fill school gaps

Emma Barnett: ‘Why I wanted a certificate after losing my baby’

Emma Barnett: ‘Why I wanted a certificate after losing my baby’

The British government has launched new baby loss certificates that enable parents who lose a child before 24 weeks of pregnancy to formally acknowledge their loss. Emma Barnett, a presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour, recently shared her own experience of losing a baby through miscarriage and her decision to apply for one of… Continue reading Emma Barnett: ‘Why I wanted a certificate after losing my baby’

Princess of Wales: Data watchdog 'assessing' Kate privacy breach claims

Princess of Wales: Data watchdog 'assessing' Kate privacy breach claims

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is currently reviewing a report alleging that employees at a London medical facility attempted to access the private medical records of Catherine, Princess of Wales, who recently underwent surgery at the clinic. The breach was first reported by the Daily Mirror, which claimed that hospital staff tried to view the… Continue reading Princess of Wales: Data watchdog 'assessing' Kate privacy breach claims

The Staves: 'The pressure to feel empowered is suffocating'

The Staves: 'The pressure to feel empowered is suffocating'

Indie-folk band The Staves have released their fourth album, All Now, with a new lineup. The band has slimmed down from a trio to a duo, with Emily Staveley-Taylor taking a break to raise her children. Founding band members Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor continue to lead the band and have reconfigured their songs for two… Continue reading The Staves: 'The pressure to feel empowered is suffocating'