New laws that will ban rental bidding wars in England have been welcomed by campaigners, who warn that further action will be necessary to tackle unaffordable rents. Housing activists are satisfied with the proposed legislation, which would legally require landlords and letting agents to publish a rental property’s asking price and prevent them from accepting… Continue reading Ban on rental bidding wars is on the way – but will it work?
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Prince Andrew: Hospital staff 'disciplined' over missing plaque
Emails obtained by the BBC reveal that staff at Belfast City Hospital were disciplined over the removal of a plaque commemorating the formal opening of the Belfast City Hospital by Prince Andrew in 1986. The plaque, which was located near the hospital’s front entrance, disappeared after the Duke of York was sued by Virginia Giuffre… Continue reading Prince Andrew: Hospital staff 'disciplined' over missing plaque
Newspaper headlines: UK missiles 'vital' to stop Putin, and junk food ad ban
UK missiles being deployed in Ukraine to counter Russian aggression and the potential for a war between the UK, US and Russia are the focus of several newspapers. Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said it’s vital for the UK and US to provide Ukraine with the weapons it needs to win, while Prime Minister Keir… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: UK missiles 'vital' to stop Putin, and junk food ad ban
'I've lost two years of income as my son can't go to school'
Kirsti Hadley, a former workaholic business owner, was forced to give up her job to care for her 13-year-old son with autism, ADHD, and OCD. Despite her years of campaigning, she has been unable to secure an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) for him, which is a legal document requiring councils to meet the… Continue reading 'I've lost two years of income as my son can't go to school'
Is there still a chance to get justice for Stephen Lawrence?
Stephen Lawrence’s racist murder in 1993 cut short his promising life at the age of 18. His case has become one of the Metropolitan Police’s most contentious and controversial murder investigations, with several failures preventing family members from receiving justice. Only two of the five or six young white men responsible for Lawrence’s death have… Continue reading Is there still a chance to get justice for Stephen Lawrence?
No assessment on impact of winter fuel payment cut – Keir Starmer
The prime minister has revealed that the government did not conduct an impact assessment before withdrawing winter fuel support for millions of pensioners in England and Wales. Sir Keir Starmer has also stated that he has not seen any private analysis about potential consequences in relation to removing payments from elderly people who do not… Continue reading No assessment on impact of winter fuel payment cut – Keir Starmer
Citizens' jury backs assisted dying law change
A citizens’ jury in England has come out in favour of a change in legislation to allow terminally ill individuals to end their own lives. The 28-strong panel had no legal power to affect change, but was established by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics in order to provide more in-depth evidence to the debate around… Continue reading Citizens' jury backs assisted dying law change
“Russia started this” says PM as Putin warns West of retaliation
Sir Keir Starmer has stated that Russia “began” the conflict in Ukraine, and should therefore be the party responsible for ending it. This comment comes in response to Vladimir Putin’s claim that Moscow would consider the firing of Western missiles aimed at Russia to be a serious escalation of the war, with the consequential participation… Continue reading “Russia started this” says PM as Putin warns West of retaliation
Northern Lights may be visible across parts of UK tonight
Meteorologists are predicting that the Northern Lights could be visible across parts of the UK on Thursday night. The Met Office believes that the lights, which are also known as aurora borealis, may appear in the night sky over Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England. The first half of Thursday night will provide the best… Continue reading Northern Lights may be visible across parts of UK tonight
Bradford City of Culture 2025: David Hockney, Turner Prize and Bronte tribute in line-up
Bradford, the UK City of Culture for 2025, has unveiled a year-long programme of events to showcase the city’s rich and diverse talents. The lineup includes music, art, theatre, outdoor events, and exhibitions celebrating the Brontë sisters, David Hockney, and local heritage. The 2025 Turner Prize will be hosted at Bradford’s Cartwright Hall art gallery.… Continue reading Bradford City of Culture 2025: David Hockney, Turner Prize and Bronte tribute in line-up