Windrush: 'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'

Investigative journalist Daniel O’Donoghue reports on the harrowing experiences faced by individuals in the UK embroiled in immigration issues. The poignant story of 27-year-old Christina unveils the unexpected hurdles she faced to establish her British citizenship. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Manchester by her father Caleb, a Rhodesia-born scientist of the Windrush generation, Christina’s… Continue reading Windrush: 'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'

King Charles refreshes his CPR skills at nursing event in London

Practising his first aid skills, the King took the opportunity to demonstrate CPR techniques on a mannequin in front of nursing cadets overseeing his every move. This event took place at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) headquarters in central London, where King Charles reaffirmed his commitment to healthcare education. Having received CPR training in… Continue reading King Charles refreshes his CPR skills at nursing event in London

John Lewis keeps bonus freeze despite profit jump

John Lewis has experienced a surge in profits but has announced that its staff will not receive a bonus for the third consecutive year. The retailer, which is employee-owned and includes the Waitrose supermarket chain, reported a 73% increase in annual profits, reaching £97m. Despite this positive financial growth, the decision was made to prioritize… Continue reading John Lewis keeps bonus freeze despite profit jump

Autism: 'My life has become much worse' says mum of autistic boy

Claire Miller, a mother of a boy with autism and severe learning disabilities, is facing the heartbreaking possibility of having to hand over care of her son to social services due to a lack of support. Her son Danny’s condition often leads to unintentional, challenging behavior that can result in harm to both himself and… Continue reading Autism: 'My life has become much worse' says mum of autistic boy

Queen Camilla sent letter of support to Gisèle Pelicot

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Queen Camilla sent a personal letter of support to French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot. The Queen was deeply moved by Ms Pelicot’s harrowing experience at the hands of her ex-husband, who not only drugged and raped her but also enlisted numerous men to abuse her over a period of almost… Continue reading Queen Camilla sent letter of support to Gisèle Pelicot

'He strangled me without asking': The dangers of choking during sex

Choking during sex has become a disturbingly common occurrence, with many individuals experiencing this dangerous act without consent. Rachel, a 26-year-old woman, shared her experience of being strangled unexpectedly by men she had met through dating sites. She described feeling numb and disconnected from her body during these encounters, lasting effects that made her avoid… Continue reading 'He strangled me without asking': The dangers of choking during sex

Scarlett Vickers' mum does not believe her daughter was murdered

A grieving mother, Sarah Hall, is adamant that her partner, Simon Vickers, would never harm their daughter Scarlett. Vickers was found guilty of murdering Scarlett by a jury in January, despite his claims that her death was a result of a play-fight that went wrong. The tragic event has left Sarah Hall in what she… Continue reading Scarlett Vickers' mum does not believe her daughter was murdered

New law needed to cover Southport-type attack planning – terror watchdog

The recent tragic events in Southport have prompted discussions about potential changes to the law to address attacks like the one carried out by Axel Rudakubana. The UK’s terror watchdog, Jonathan Hall KC, has suggested the need for a new offense to cover individuals planning non-terrorist mass killings. However, he maintains that the definition of… Continue reading New law needed to cover Southport-type attack planning – terror watchdog

Toxic town impact as most high-risk contaminated sites unchecked

>”What we don’t do in this country is do a full economic evaluation on the cost of things, including health and that feels almost criminal,” said Dr Ian Mudway, a leading expert on the effect of pollution on human health Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in England

Health reporters Philippa Roxby and Elena Bailey have announced the approval of the first daily pill for treating endometriosis symptoms on the NHS in England. This groundbreaking pill, known as relugolix combination therapy, has been given the green light for patients who have exhausted all other available options. Endometriosis is a condition that affects 1.5… Continue reading New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in England