Tag: UK News

The governor of the Bank of England has drawn parallels between the potential effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on employment and the significant job displacement experienced during the Industrial Revolution. Andrew Bailey emphasized the necessity for the UK to equip its workforce with adequate training, education, and skills to adapt to roles that involve collaborating… Continue reading AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor

Nearly three years after Wales implemented a ban on smacking children, a mother of two has expressed surprise that the practice was ever legally permitted. Mari Ellis Dunning, who emphasizes approaching her children with compassion, spoke about her bewilderment regarding the legality of physical punishment. Since the ban came into effect in March 2022, a… Continue reading Mum 'baffled' smacking children was legal as Wales reviews ban

A man from south London who denied the existence of Covid has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for encouraging people to carry out an armed uprising during the pandemic. The Old Bailey was told that 60-year-old Paul Martin was an active contributor to a Telegram group named The Resistance UK,… Continue reading Covid denier jailed for three years after urging armed revolt

The UK government has announced plans to ban “nudification” apps, which use artificial intelligence to create images or videos that falsely depict individuals without clothes. This move is part of a broader initiative aimed at reducing violence against women and girls by targeting online misogyny. Under the new legislation, it will become illegal to produce… Continue reading UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps

The Daily Telegraph reports that Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, is preventing the release of guidance relating to transgender issues. This guidance would have mandated that businesses and public organizations safeguard women-only spaces. Phillipson describes these women-only areas as “trans-exclusive.” The paper also highlights Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s critique of the government’s… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Mortgage price war in spring' and 'Fresh heir'

Starting from March, millions of people will have the option to customize their contactless card payment limits, including the possibility of having no limit at all, according to confirmation from a regulator. Banks and card providers will be empowered to determine a maximum—or even unlimited—single contactless payment without requiring a four-digit PIN. At the same… Continue reading £100 contactless card limit to be lifted from March

As the Christmas holiday approaches, the UK is gearing up for what is expected to be its busiest travel day of the season. Roads, railways, and airports are all predicted to experience high volumes of passengers, with the AA forecasting that 24.4 million vehicles will be on the move this Friday alone. Airport journeys are… Continue reading Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season

A recent inquest has revealed that Sophie Hunt, a 34-year-old mother of two from Northampton, died following complications from cosmetic surgery in Turkey. The surgery, which included a Brazilian butt-lift (BBL) and a tummy tuck, was carried out on 7 March 2022 at the private Nisantasi Hospital in Istanbul. Two days later, Sophie experienced three… Continue reading Mum-of-two from Northampton died after cosmetic surgery in Turkey

An elderly woman from County Down was found unresponsive following a medication mix-up involving her domiciliary care providers, a situation that left her family fearing the worst. Ellen Whitla, aged 87, was mistakenly given drugs prescribed to her daughter on two separate occasions in recent months. These errors included the administration of antipsychotic and antidepressant… Continue reading Newtownards: Family thought granny was dead after medication mix-up

Animal welfare campaigners are urging a prohibition on the use of live reindeer in Christmas events across Scotland, citing evidence of significant distress among the animals. The charity One Kind has presented footage from the Merry Milngavie Christmas parade near Glasgow and other festive gatherings last year, suggesting the reindeer exhibited signs of psychological strain.… Continue reading Ban live reindeer events at Christmas, says animal welfare charity