Tag: UK News

Cardiff Airport, owned by the Welsh government, has reported losses of £4.5m for the year ending March 2023, despite receiving a government grant of £5.3m. The airport has struggled to attract passengers back to pre-pandemic levels, with only 910,000 passengers using the airport in the same period, representing only 58% of the figures from the… Continue reading Cardiff Airport continuing to make losses

Andrew Edwards, a 39-year-old autistic man from Wrexham, has given up on online dating after experiencing being ghosted, misunderstood, and judged on dating apps. He says that there needs to be more support for autistic adults who are looking for love and describes his experience as “demoralising”. Andrew used both conventional and autism-specific dating sites… Continue reading Autism: Man gives up on dating apps after ghosting

Council leaders in Scotland have requested an urgent meeting with the first minister, claiming that they are in “fundamental dispute” over funding. The dispute centres on the Verity House Agreement, which outlines how local councils and the Scottish government relate to each other. The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA) has said that relations have… Continue reading Cosla declares 'dispute' with ministers over funds

According to official figures, the inflation rate in the UK remained constant last month, despite the rise in the energy price cap. Inflation measures how prices increase over time and reached 4% in the year up until January. The new energy price cap raised the typical annual household bill to £1,928, which is a £94… Continue reading Inflation flat despite energy price cap rise

The most senior civil servant at Stormont’s finance department is to brief a Northern Ireland Assembly scrutiny committee amidst an ongoing dispute between the Executive and the UK government over the terms of a proposed £3.3bn financial package aimed at restoring devolution. The government requested that local ministers generate a minimum of £113m, but Stormont… Continue reading Stormont funding: Finance chief to brief MLAs amid funding dispute

Violence and abuse against shop workers has increased significantly over the past year, with around 1,300 incidents reported daily in the UK, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). That represents a 50% rise on 2022 figures. The BRC criticised the government’s response to the issue as “woefully inadequate” and some business leaders are calling… Continue reading Abuse and attacks on UK shop workers rises to 1,300 incidents a day

Silent discos have been taking place in churches and cathedrals around the UK and Europe, with the aim of encouraging greater interest in religion among younger generations. The Reverend Jessica Fellows, a self-proclaimed Harry Styles fan, has organised events including silent discos, beer and carols, in an attempt to boost the dwindling numbers of congregations.… Continue reading Canterbury disco: 'Parties can get more people to visit church'

The UK Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry following the release of a video showing “death to Israel” chants at the Kanoon Towhid Islamic Centre in west London. The charity regulator expressed concerns over the misuse of the charity’s premises and is examining the elderly’s management and the administration of the charity’s trustees. The… Continue reading Inquiry into 'death to Israel' chants at Islamic centre

Nathan Lee Davies, a man with Friedrich’s ataxia, a condition that affects his coordination, balance, and speech, has expressed shock at his local council’s decision to “claw back” money he had saved to go on holiday with his caregivers. He saved money from his round-the-clock care fund by skipping cinema trips approved by the council.… Continue reading Man with life-limiting condition 'stunned' council took back short break savings

Richard, a former crack cocaine user from South Wales, had to temporarily move away from his young daughter to enter rehab to overcome his addiction. The 28-year-old claimed that “it is definitely easier to get crack than a takeaway.” Richard had to travel 200 miles away from his home to Leicester to begin his 16-week… Continue reading Drugs: Easier to get crack than takeaway says ex-addict