Tag: UK News

The Society of Radiographers (SoR) has raised concerns about patients recording their own medical treatments for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, warning that this behavior could pose risks for both patients and NHS staff. During the union’s annual conference, it was noted that an increasing number of patients are using their mobile phones… Continue reading Warning over TikTok filming by hospital patients

Prepare yourselves for a whirlwind of entertainment as the week ahead is filled with exciting new releases and events. First up, the highly anticipated New Zealand version of The Traitors descends onto BBC Three and iPlayer on Monday, promising plenty of backstabbing and betrayal among 22 Kiwis vying for a chance to win up to… Continue reading A new Traitors series, and Yungblud's new album: What's coming up this week

Natalie Sherman and Chris Mason reported on the recent developments between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during the G7 summit in Canada. President Trump signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on UK cars being shipped to the US, which is part of a larger tariff deal between the two countries.… Continue reading Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal

BBC Scotland social affairs correspondent Chris Clements reports that Linburn Estate in West Lothian, home to tenants of Sight Scotland Veterans, is facing demolition as its charity landlord plans to sell the land to developers. The charity has informed residents, including 27 facing housing list challenges, to find new homes within a year due to… Continue reading Disabled veterans face eviction over charity cash troubles

Ceredigion council in Wales is facing a significant overhaul in its social housing system, with more than 2,000 individuals being asked to reapply for social housing. The council cited increased demand on the housing register and homelessness services as the main reasons for the change, necessitating a comprehensive review of its housing allocation policies. Consequently,… Continue reading Ceredigion social homes change means thousands must reapply

A significant road infrastructure project in the UK has been allocated £590m by the government. The construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, which will connect Tilbury in Essex to Gravesend in Kent, is estimated to cost around £10bn. The approval for this 14.5-mile (23km) route was granted in March after a 16-year process that has… Continue reading Lower Thames Crossing project awarded £590m by Rachel Reeves

A survivor of child sexual exploitation is pushing for a dedicated inquiry in Wales to address the issue. Known as Emily Vaughn, she had her story shared in the Senedd by the Welsh Conservatives earlier this year, urging Welsh ministers to take action. Despite the UK government announcing an inquiry covering both Wales and England,… Continue reading Grooming gangs victim says Wales needs own inquiry

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Baroness Louise Casey’s latest report on group-based sexual exploitation is a scathing indictment of the systemic failures that have allowed such heinous crimes to persist unchecked in our society. The report does not mince words in highlighting the long-standing issues that have plagued efforts to combat this form of exploitation at all levels. For survivors… Continue reading Casey report pulls no punches – but will it lead to meaningful change?

The tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has left the family of three Britons devastated and calling on the UK government for more support. Akeel Nanabawa, Hannaa Vorajee, and four-year-old Sara Nanabawa were among the victims of the crash as they were returning home to Gloucester when the incident occurred. Despite providing DNA samples… Continue reading Air India crash victims' family feel 'utterly abandoned'