Tag: UK News

At the Royal Free Hospital in London, the night is long and full of challenges. Raymond Dubbery, an 81-year-old suffering from pneumonia, is one of the patients struggling to find peace. His desire to live somewhere happy, away from his care home, reflects the complex issues faced by NHS workers every day. Dr. Khai Lee… Continue reading Clive Myrie: What I saw during my 24 hours at London's Royal Free Hospital

A recent internal email at Queen’s University of Belfast (QUB) has stirred controversy, suggesting that some staff members should take into account the higher grades awarded at competing universities when evaluating their own students’ work. The email, which was leaked to BBC News NI, has raised concerns about potential pressure on lecturers to inflate grades.… Continue reading QUB denies staff pressured to give higher grades

A recent auction at Christie’s auction house resulted in a surprising sale of Barry Humphries’ Dame Edna Everage glasses. The estimated value of the glasses was between £1,000 and £1,500, but they ended up selling for an impressive £37,800. Humphries, who sadly passed away in 2023 due to complications from hip surgery at the age… Continue reading Barry Humphries' Dame Edna's glasses auctioned for £37,800

Noor Nanji, a culture reporter at London’s Leicester Square, recently spoke with British actor Robert Pattinson about how becoming a father has brought more joy and fun into his life. Pattinson, 38, and singer Suki Waterhouse, 33, welcomed their first child last March. Despite expecting to feel less prone to danger after becoming a dad,… Continue reading Robert Pattinson at Mickey 17 premiere: Being a dad makes life 'more fun'

Zoe Conway and Esyllt Carr wrote the article on homeowners struggling with unsuitable insulation fitted under government schemes and found that the promised action won’t benefit them. Margaret Chappell, a 93-year-old resident, had her insulation work done in 2021, leading to her house being plagued by damp, black mold, and crumbling plaster. Despite the government… Continue reading Insulation scandal: Damp and mouldy homes excluded from help

A significant increase in the number of foreign workers seeking assistance in the UK due to claims of exploitation, bullying, underpayment, and poor living conditions on farms was reported by the BBC last year. The Worker Support Centre (WSC) received complaints from nearly 700 foreign seasonal agricultural workers in 2024, highlighting mistreatment by farmers who… Continue reading More migrant workers seek help over UK farm exploitation claims

Olimpia Zagnat reports for BBC News from Derby, where the tragic story of Marius Ciolac unfolds. Ciolac tragically lost his life after being shot outside Derby’s Ascot Drive police station on October 7, 2022. The inquest jury deemed his killing as lawful, as Ciolac had been seen holding a knife and a bag with a… Continue reading Family of fatally shot Marius Ciolac 'will never have answers'

Music fans are eagerly awaiting the release of tickets for Beyoncé’s upcoming tour, clearing their schedules and preparing their wallets for the event. The Cowboy Carter Tour, with performances at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London in June, will mark Beyoncé’s return to the stage since her record-breaking Renaissance Tour in 2023. Ticket prices for the… Continue reading Beyoncé, Black Sabbath and Kendrick Lamar fans braced for ticket scramble – and high prices

A psychological experiment with pigeons conducted by BF Skinner. Tinder’s swipe feature was inspired by Skinner’s conditioning experiments. “The psychology behind swipe-dating apps creates a gamified experience that keeps users hooked,” says Annabelle Wright, a behavioural psychologist and relationships coach. “Confined within an algorithm that does the matching for you, you end up passively swiping,… Continue reading Dating apps could be in trouble – here's what might take their place

Bodybuilder Joey Farrell’s life took a dangerous turn when he suffered heart failure at the young age of 30 due to his use of steroids. He acknowledges that continuing to use muscle-building drugs will likely shorten his life by 20 years but persists for the sake of his career. Despite knowing the risks and harmful… Continue reading Bodybuilding: 'Steroids gave me heart failure at 30'