Tag: UK News

Ofgem demand action from energy firms over back billing

Business reporters Dan Whitworth and Charlotte Edwards have warned electricity and gas suppliers about the consequences of continuing to send out bills to customers for money they do not have the right to collect. Ofgem, the energy regulator, has taken a firm stance on the issue and is in the process of contacting chief executives… Continue reading Ofgem demand action from energy firms over back billing

South Wales anorexia patient had to go to Glasgow for treatment

A woman from Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, had to undergo intensive treatment for anorexia, which required her to travel as far as Glasgow. Molly Leonard, diagnosed at the age of 19, expressed her struggles with being separated from familiar surroundings and not having access to her support system. If the necessary care for her condition… Continue reading South Wales anorexia patient had to go to Glasgow for treatment

Bali scooter crash with lorry was 'like a horror movie'

BBC Scotland News reporter Katy Scott tells the story of Charlene Morrissey, a woman from North Lanarkshire who survived a horrific accident in Bali and has now returned to the Indonesian island after seven months. Charlene had been in Bali for five months when the accident occurred, leaving her arm severely crushed after a collision… Continue reading Bali scooter crash with lorry was 'like a horror movie'

Minister sacked over WhatsApp messages faces standards probe

An inquiry has been initiated by Parliament’s standards watchdog into the conduct of MP Andrew Gwynne. Gwynne, who was previously dismissed from his ministerial position and suspended from the Labour Party following the revelation of offensive messages on a WhatsApp group, is currently serving as an independent representative for Gorton and Denton. Expressing regret for… Continue reading Minister sacked over WhatsApp messages faces standards probe

Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder and assault

Hadi Matar has been found guilty of attempted murder and assault after stabbing Sir Salman Rushdie, a well-known British-Indian author, multiple times during a lecture in New York. The incident occurred in August 2022 and resulted in severe injuries for Sir Salman, including damage to his liver, vision loss in one eye, and a paralyzed… Continue reading Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder and assault

Teenager plotted mass shooting 'like Columbine' at Edinburgh school

A young teenager with an unhealthy obsession with murder had a disturbing plan to carry out a mass shooting at his school in Edinburgh. The boy, influenced by the Columbine High School massacre in the United States in 1999, where 12 students and a teacher were killed, envisioned a horrific attack at his own secondary… Continue reading Teenager plotted mass shooting 'like Columbine' at Edinburgh school

More struggling councils in England to sell assets and borrow cash

Political reporter Paul Seddon reported that a record 29 English councils have been granted permission by the government to relax budgeting rules for the upcoming year to help them balance their books. These councils will have the flexibility to use Treasury loans or funds from selling assets to cover their day-to-day expenses, which is typically… Continue reading More struggling councils in England to sell assets and borrow cash