Tag: UK News

A group of charities have expressed concern that the UK government’s plan to ban no-fault evictions in England is inadequate, potentially putting renters at risk of losing their homes. The group has written to the Housing Secretary in England, urging him to amend the legislation that is currently going through the UK Parliament. Campaigners fear… Continue reading Renters will still face unfair evictions under 'inadequate' new bill, say campaigners

The i Weekend has focused on the potential fallout from a recent report that raised concerns about US President Joe Biden’s memory. However, former British Ambassador to Washington, Sir Peter Westmacott, has stated that the UK is more concerned about the possible return of former President Donald Trump than Mr. Biden’s memory. A separate article… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Bloodbath' fears in Gaza and 'King bonds with Fergie'

Scottish TV presenter Gail Porter has made headlines after posing for a photoshoot with a wig for the first time. Porter, who has alopecia, spoke to the Sun about how the wig gives her the freedom to do different things while still loving being bald. Although choosing to wear a wig can be a difficult… Continue reading 'There is no right or wrong way to have alopecia'

Campaigners have spoken out about the need for a patient safety commissioner in Wales to represent women who have suffered life-altering injuries due to pelvic mesh implants. The comments come following Dr Henrietta Hughes, England’s patient safety commissioner, recommendations for financial support for those affected by the implantations and families of children disabled by an… Continue reading Vaginal mesh scandal: Campaigners call for patient advocate

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Police have confirmed that the two dogs that attacked and killed Esther Martin, a 68-year-old woman in Essex, were XL bullies. The incident occurred while Martin was visiting her grandson in Jaywick, near Clacton-on-Sea. Essex Police reported that post-mortem examinations carried out on the dogs, which have since been destroyed, confirmed their breed. Sonia Martin,… Continue reading XL bully dogs killed Esther Martin in Jaywick – Essex Police

Protests by farmers against foreign imports of food are underway in the UK. Tractors are reportedly lining up on roads outside Dover, where farmers are protesting the sale of British produce at a cheaper price than it was made. The protesting farmers have stated that their intent is to raise awareness through their demonstration, not… Continue reading Dover: Slow tractor demo as farmers protest over imports

Police in Clapham have said that Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, the suspect in a chemical attack on a mother and her two children in January, may have thrown himself into the River Thames. Ezedi, who had been in a relationship with the woman, was last seen on CCTV cameras heading towards the body of water after… Continue reading Clapham chemical attack: Police believe suspect may have died in Thames

A woman has been arrested in suspicion of administering a noxious substance or poison to cause injury, after two children were taken to hospital. The incident occurred in Hunters Way, Uckfield, where emergency services were called to a property following welfare concerns raised on Thursday. A woman, aged 38, and two children aged nine and… Continue reading Uckfield poison arrest after two children taken to hospital

Prince Harry has been awarded a substantial payout by Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over his phone hacking case. The Duke of Sussex received £140,600 in damages in December for winning 15 claims against MGN. The latest payout relates to unlawful intrusion claims on 115 more stories, which could have resulted in a further trial if… Continue reading Prince Harry settles phone hacking claim with Mirror group