Tag: UK News

Heineken UK has announced plans to lower the alcohol strength of Foster’s beer in the UK to 3.4%. This reduction from the current 3.7% level is aimed at making the lager eligible for lower rates of alcohol duty. By cutting the alcohol content, Heineken hopes to provide customers with more competitive pricing, thanks to the… Continue reading Heineken UK cuts Foster's beer alcohol strength to 3.4%

A traumatic experience unfolded for Fiona Ferris, who was captured on video giving CPR to a man fatally injured in a road crash. She now advocates for the prohibition of photographs and videos at crash sites. Last December, while driving through Newry in County Down with her two young children, Ferris attempted to aid pedestrian… Continue reading Newry: Woman videoed giving CPR to crash victim calls for law change

The Crash Detectives: Swedish motorcyclists Johan Takats and Helena Engstrom were involved in a serious accident on a Welsh road that led to a life-saving response from their bike. Takats lost control of his BMW R 1250 GS Adventure bike on a slip road of the A40 in Raglan, Monmouthshire, causing both riders to sustain… Continue reading Monmouthshire: Motorcyclists injured on Welsh road after bike sent SOS

essage was echoed by Environment Minister Mairi McAllan, who said: “Our changing climate brings new challenges across the year, with unpredictable and extreme weather events, such as Storm Amy and Storm Floris.” She urged people to check their travel plans in advance, drive to the conditions, and continue to follow public health advice to stay… Continue reading How prepared is Scotland for severe weather over the winter?

Following concerns that a heart device had a higher mortality rate compared to a competing product, multiple patients were put at risk at two of the UK’s top transplant centers. Despite being aware of these concerns raised by the NHS in 2018, half of the patients who received the device ended up passing away within… Continue reading Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths – but they kept using it

Lord Peter Mandelson’s connection with Jeffrey Epstein continued until 2016, as per recently released documents. This comes after the revelation of a previous instance in March 2010, where the former business secretary sought advice from Epstein on a banking deal shortly after the financier’s release from prison for child sex offences. Lord Mandelson faced repercussions… Continue reading Mandelson still in contact with Epstein in 2016, documents show

A couple from the UK, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, have resorted to a hunger strike while imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges, according to their son in an interview with the BBC. They were detained in January during their global motorcycle journey. Lindsay’s son, Joe Bennett, labeled the accusations as “ludicrous,” citing his mother’s statement… Continue reading British couple held in Iran are on hunger strike, son says

A recent inquiry has found that an officer at a detention centre for young offenders in County Durham, England, was “possibly the most prolific sex offender in British history.” Neville Husband, who was convicted of sex offences in 2003, abused five teenagers at Medomsley from 1961 to 1987, with a total of 338 sexual offences… Continue reading Medomsley Detention Centre officer was 'prolific sex offender'

The Secretary of Health has accused the British Medical Association (BMA) of behaving like a cartel and endangering the future of the NHS. Wes Streeting criticized the doctors’ union on the eve of the 13th strike by resident doctors in England, scheduled to commence on Friday. During a speech at the NHS Providers conference in… Continue reading Doctors' union acting like cartel and opposing taxes – Streeting

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has faced a significant upheaval as the head of the church, Rev. Trevor Gribben, has made the decision to step down due to “serious and significant failings” in safeguarding. This marks a historic moment for the church, as it is believed to be the first time that a leader, known… Continue reading Presbyterian Church moderator steps down over 'failings' in safeguarding