Tag: UK News

Henry, an eight-year-old BMX rider from Oldland Common near Bristol, has set his sights on the BMX World Championships in Copenhagen following his second consecutive victory at the National Championships in his age group. This year, he has won all ten of his national races as a member of the Crucial team based in Bedminster.… Continue reading BMX rider Henry, 8, 'fastest kid in the world for his age'

The annual Big Butterfly Count has reported the lowest ever numbers, leading a British wildlife charity to declare a national “butterfly emergency.” Butterfly Conservation has an ongoing commitment to the count, which has been running for 14 years. Several factors contributed to this year’s poor results, with the rainy weather being the prominent factor. However,… Continue reading Big Butterfly Count lowest in 14 years

The British Medical Association (BMA) has successfully called for a change in the job title of junior doctors working across the National Health Service (NHS). The term “junior” has been deemed “infantilizing and demeaning” by the doctors’ union, who has proposed that the job title be changed to “resident doctor” instead. Over 50,000 qualified doctors… Continue reading Junior doctors given job-title change BMA requested

The previous government’s plan to send some migrants who arrived in the UK illegally to Rwanda has been criticised by former Prime Minister Sir John Major. The scheme, which aimed to deter people crossing the Channel in small boats, was branded “un-Conservative and un-British” by Sir John. The plan was scrapped by the new Labour… Continue reading John Major: Rwanda plan was un-British, says former PM

Buffer zones will be enforced around abortion clinics in England and Wales from 31 October. The zones are designed to protect women from harassment and distress, extending to a 150-meter radius around clinics and prohibiting protest. Anyone caught breaking the law will face an unlimited fine. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service called the implementation of… Continue reading Abortion safe zones coming into force on 31 October, says Home Office

A series of explosions involving pagers held by members of Hezbollah took place across Lebanon on Tuesday. At least eight individuals have died and over 2,700 people have been injured in the blasts. According to the Financial Times, the sabotage of these devices – which the group uses to avoid Israeli surveillance – is an… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Exploding pager hell' and 'Middle East on brink'

The Princess of Wales has taken part in her first work meeting since starting cancer treatment earlier this year. The princess held a meeting this week on the subject of her early childhood project at Windsor Castle, marking a small step on her return to public life. Last week, Catherine released a video message in… Continue reading Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment

Unregulated children’s homes are reportedly charging up to £20,000 per week per child for their services, according to reports from the Family Court. Despite such high fees, such facilities are allegedly failing to adequately protect vulnerable children. Increased demand for residential placements, particularly for children with complex needs, has led to costs described as “breathtaking”… Continue reading Unlawful care homes ‘profiteering’ from at-risk children

Merseyside Police have reported that Philip Dooley, a Liverpool fan, was killed in Italy after being knocked down by a vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday. Dooley had travelled to Italy to watch Liverpool play against AC Milan in the Champions League. Witnesses to the accident are also helping Italian police with their investigation.… Continue reading Liverpool fan in Italy to watch team is knocked down and killed

The Metropolitan Police in London are investigating the mistaken arrest of actor Reece Richards, who alleges that he was kicked, pepper-sprayed, and thrown to the ground by police officers in west London. Richards, who appeared in the Netflix show Sex Education, had just returned home from a show in the musical Hairspray when he witnessed a… Continue reading Reece Richards: Police probe actor's mistaken pepper-spray arrest