Tag: UK News

According to the Broads Authority, climate change may have contributed to the resurgence of the Norfolk Hawker, a dragonfly that was once rare in many parts of the UK. The insect had gone extinct from the Cambridgeshire Fens in 1893, while the few breeding sites for the insect that existed prior to 2013 were located… Continue reading Rare dragonfly spreads its wings from Norfolk and Suffolk

Jass Thethi’s life was transformed after she was diagnosed with ADHD just over a year ago. But the 34-year-old’s joy was short-lived because, like more than 150,000 others who live with the condition and are reliant on medication, Jass has been affected by a UK-wide medicine shortage that started in September. “When the medication shortage… Continue reading ADHD medication shortage: 'I'm white knuckling everyday life'

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has cautioned against tax cuts in the upcoming budget unless the government can provide details of how they will be paid for. Although the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has indicated his desire to lower taxes, the IFS has argued that this an inappropriate time for such reductions. The organisation’s report… Continue reading Hunt must spell out how tax cuts would be paid for – IFS

The Covid inquiry in Wales has begun, with accountability being at the forefront of the minds of bereaved families and figures responsible for protecting vulnerable people. Over the next three weeks, the focus will be on Welsh government decisions during the pandemic, including the timing of lockdowns, decisions taken differently to those made by the… Continue reading Covid inquiry in Wales: Grieving families hope for accountability

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned Chancellor Jeremy Hunt against announcing tax cuts in the upcoming budget unless he can provide a credible plan for funding them. Leading economic think tank, the IFS, has criticised Hunt’s financial planning, calling it “dubious” and insinuating that it lacks credibility. The IFS predicts that if Hunt were… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Hunt tax cuts warning and 'from Friend to Traitor'

The Covid inquiry in Wales is set to begin, with accountability topping the list of demands from families who lost loved ones and individuals tasked with protecting vulnerable citizens. The inquiry will focus on actions taken by the Welsh government during the pandemic, including lockdown timings and rationale, and will run for three weeks. For… Continue reading Covid inquiry in Wales: Grieving families hope for accountability

Lee Anderson, former deputy chair of the Conservative Party, has declined to apologize for suggesting that London mayor Sadiq Khan is controlled by Islamists. Anderson became embroiled in controversy following the comments, which led to his suspension from the Tory party. Though he acknowledged that his remarks were “clumsy”, Anderson refused to offer an apology,… Continue reading Lee Anderson refuses to apologise for Islamist claim about Sadiq Khan

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An uncommon sight has recently drawn attention from nature enthusiasts and residents near Northfleet, Kent as a group of dolphins were spotted swimming in the River Thames. The pod, consisting of two adult dolphins and a calf, was seen by members of the Royal National Life Boat Institution (RNLI) during a routine check on Sunday… Continue reading Dolphin pod spotted in the River Thames

The British government has revealed that it will fast track compensation for victims of the Post Office scandal. Sub-postmasters who had their convictions overturned will be eligible for interim payments of £450,000, an increase on the previous amount of £163,000. Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be introduced next month.… Continue reading Post Office victims' compensation payouts to be sped up