Tag: UK News

Westminster is set to fast-track legislation extending the deadline for the next Northern Ireland assembly election in order to give the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) more time to decide whether it is going to return to power-sharing at Stormont. The new deadline of 8 February is expected to give the party enough time to make… Continue reading Stormont: Westminster to extend assembly election deadline

Royal Mail may reduce the number of days in a week it delivers letters from six to either five or three, according to a proposal by the regulator Ofcom. Ofcom’s report stated that the postal service is becoming outdated and requires action. Another consideration is expanding the current delivery time for most letters. Royal Mail… Continue reading Royal Mail could deliver on three days, regulator says

A couple in South Devon has been happily reunited with their beloved cat Tigger after he went missing in October. Mike and Marilyn Chard from Bovisand were devastated when their one-eyed cat did not return home for a few days as he had never been away for so long. They thought that he had “gone… Continue reading Devon couple find missing cat after seeing him on TV

The RNID, a hearing loss charity, has raised concerns over the lack of free NHS earwax removal services available to almost 10 million people in England. The charity argued that some individuals who cannot afford private treatment have resorted to dangerous self-removal methods. While the government stated that GPs can still refer patients to a… Continue reading Millions lose access to free NHS earwax removal

British grime artist Skepta has announced the release of his first film, Tribal Mark, which he created after becoming frustrated with discussions over who would play the next James Bond. The film follows the life of a Nigerian immigrant called Mark, played by Skepta. Born to Nigerian parents, Skepta grew up in Tottenham, north London… Continue reading Skepta: I’m bored of the black James Bond narrative

New law proposals are set to ban “drip pricing” for online customers, as well as fake reviews. Firms will also be required to be clearer with price labels on supermarket shelves. The proposals follow a consultation on consumer transparency by the UK government, which found evidence of inadequate pricing clarity. “Drip pricing” occurs when shoppers… Continue reading Drip pricing: Hidden fees for online customers set to be banned

The decision to end free school meal support during school holidays in Wales has led to extreme financial difficulties for some families, according to one parent who anonymously spoke to the BBC. They and another parent have been granted permission to bring a case to court in the hopes of reversing the decision. The parents… Continue reading Free school meals: 'End of help in Wales put my family in poverty'

Former cabinet secretary, Sir Simon Clarke, recently called for his party to replace Rishi Sunak or face “massacre” in the upcoming general election. Sir Simon believes that the Conservatives need a leader with “instincts of the majority” and has lost key voters due to their lack of action on immigration and government reform. Downing Street… Continue reading Sunak must be replaced as PM, says former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke

Valdo Calocane appeared in court on Tuesday to plead not guilty to murder but admitted to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility, following the fatal stabbing of three people in Nottingham on 13 June. Among those he killed were University of Nottingham students Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, and 65-year-old school caretaker Ian Coates.… Continue reading Nottingham attacks: Victims' families condemn 'savage' killer

Russell Cook, a man from Worthing, West Sussex, who is running the length of Africa for charity, has claimed that visa issues may threaten the success of his mission. The 26-year-old had earlier planned to complete the length of 360 marathons within 240 days. However, due to complications including an armed robbery, he has had… Continue reading Worthing man running length of Africa halted by visa issue