The plight of steelworkers who lost their pensions over 20 years ago has been compared to the Post Office Horizon scandal. The Allied Steel and Wire (ASW) plant in Cardiff went bust in 2002, resulting in hundreds of workers losing their pensions. While campaigners won the right for them to receive up to 90% of… Continue reading Pension loss is like Post Office scandal, steelworkers say
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Dragons' Den episode edited after ear seed complaints
An episode of the BBC’s Dragons’ Den has been retrospectively edited following complaints from campaigners for the illness myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The issue arose over claims on the show that ear seeds could help alleviate the condition. Businesswoman Giselle Boxer had said she incorporated the product into her recovery from ME, and the episode originally… Continue reading Dragons' Den episode edited after ear seed complaints
Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down
The chairman of the Post Office, Henry Staunton, has resigned amid ongoing tensions following the Horizon IT scandal, which led to the wrongful conviction of hundreds of sub-postmasters. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch claimed that she and Staunton parted ways by mutual consent. She added that the Post Office was under increased scrutiny and that new… Continue reading Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down
Large blaze causes huge plumes of smoke over Liverpool
Firefighters have declared a “major incident” after a blaze broke out in a four-storey building near Liverpool’s city centre. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) sent 12 fire engines to the scene and over 50 firefighters are working to tackle the fire. Thankfully, there have been no reports of casualties so far. Despite this, neighbouring… Continue reading Large blaze causes huge plumes of smoke over Liverpool
Watch: Huge fire engulfs building in Liverpool
A raging fire has engulfed a four-story building in Liverpool, prompting the adjacent properties to be evacuated immediately. The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service stated that the building is at risk of collapsing due to the intensity of the inferno. A dozen fire engines have been deployed to Fox Street in Liverpool’s central district after… Continue reading Watch: Huge fire engulfs building in Liverpool
Houthis attack British-linked tanker Marlin Luanda in Gulf of Aden
The Marlin Luanda, a tanker that has ties to the UK, was struck by a missile launched by the Houthis in the Gulf of Aden. The organization, which is backed by Iran and headquartered in Yemen, claims that the attack was in response to “American-British aggression”. The UK and the US have launched air strikes… Continue reading Houthis attack British-linked tanker Marlin Luanda in Gulf of Aden
Queen Camilla visits King Charles in hospital after prostate treatment
Following the news that King Charles underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate, Queen Camilla visited her husband in the hospital the day after the procedure. The Palace confirmed that the King is “doing well” after being admitted on Friday and that he would remain there for an undisclosed amount of time, though reports suggest that… Continue reading Queen Camilla visits King Charles in hospital after prostate treatment
Welsh Labour: Vaughan Gething pledges to expand free childcare
In his quest to become the next first minister of Wales, Vaughan Gething has pledged to expand free childcare for families. Although this expansion will require “change at the UK level”, he believes that the cost of childcare should not prevent parents from working or engaging in education. Mr. Gething is vying for leadership against… Continue reading Welsh Labour: Vaughan Gething pledges to expand free childcare
Stormont: Details of deal offered to DUP beginning to emerge
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has yet to confirm whether they will accept a proposal from the government to return to Stormont. Despite this, some potential outlines of a deal have started to surface. Following their protest against Northern Ireland’s Brexit deal, now known as the Windsor Framework, the DUP wishes to eliminate the “Irish… Continue reading Stormont: Details of deal offered to DUP beginning to emerge
Who won The Traitors: TV final reveals all to faithful fans
The BBC’s popular reality series The Traitors has come to an end, with Harry Clark crowned the winner and taking home the £95,150 prize money. Clark, who had been a traitor since the first episode, managed to fly under the radar and went largely undetected throughout the series. In the final episode, both faithful Mollie… Continue reading Who won The Traitors: TV final reveals all to faithful fans