Tag: UK News

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

Steelworkers from south Wales travelled to Westminster on Tuesday to lobby MPs against the proposed job cuts by Tata Steel. The company plans to cut 2,800 jobs from its UK workforce and potentially shut down both blast furnaces in Port Talbot. Workers are hoping to see at least one blast furnace remain operational until the… Continue reading Tata steelworkers lobby MPs on thousands of job losses

Police have released the names of four members of the same family who were found dead in their home in Costessey, near Norwich. The deceased were identified as Bartlomiej Kuczynski, 45, Kanticha Sukpengpanao, 36, Jasmin Kuczynska, 12, and Natasha Kuczynska, nine. Post-mortem examinations confirmed that Mr Kuczynski and Ms Sukpengpanao died from stab wounds to… Continue reading Norwich deaths: Four people found at house in named

During the UK Covid Inquiry, it was revealed that Scotland’s national clinical director, Prof Jason Leitch, advised then Health Secretary Humza Yousaf to stay exempt from mask rules by keeping a drink in his hands at a social event in late 2021. The inquiry showed a WhatsApp exchange between the two. Prof Leitch claimed nobody… Continue reading Jason Leitch denies giving Humza Yousaf Covid rule 'workaround'