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Spring Statement: 'If you can work, you should work' says Chancellor
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Sentebale: Why leaving his own charity will matter so much to Prince Harry
On January 19, 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s attempts to negotiate a new role within the royal family had come to a standstill, prompting Prince Harry and Meghan to prepare for a new chapter in the United States. Prince Harry’s final speech before leaving was delivered at a dinner held for the Sentebale… Continue reading Sentebale: Why leaving his own charity will matter so much to Prince Harry
Kenny MacAskill succeeds Alex Salmond as Alba leader
Kenny MacAskill has emerged as the fresh leader of the pro-independence Alba Party, taking over after the untimely death of party founder and former First Minister Alex Salmond. In a two-way ballot for the leadership role, MacAskill, a former Alba MP, narrowly defeated Ash Regan, the party’s lone MSP, securing 1331 votes (52.3%) compared to… Continue reading Kenny MacAskill succeeds Alex Salmond as Alba leader
Newtownards: Man dies in fire at Scrabo fold
A tragic incident occurred in Newtownards, County Down, where a man lost his life in a fire at an over-55s accommodation. The authorities were alerted to the fire at a flat within the accommodation shortly after 18:15 GMT on a Tuesday. Despite the arrival of emergency services, the man was found deceased at the site.… Continue reading Newtownards: Man dies in fire at Scrabo fold
Appeal for mother of newborn boy found dead in bag outside church
BBC News, London – Authorities in London are urging the mother of a deceased newborn baby boy, discovered in a Marks & Spencer shopping bag outside a west London church, to come forward. The police were alerted to the scene after a council refuse worker found the bag outside the All Saints Church on Powis… Continue reading Appeal for mother of newborn boy found dead in bag outside church
Fertility patients sold unproven add-ons, regulator HFEA says
A recent report suggests that many fertility patients in the UK are being offered optional add-on treatments by private clinics, despite the lack of evidence proving their effectiveness in increasing the likelihood of pregnancy. These add-ons are provided in addition to established treatments like in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) conducted… Continue reading Fertility patients sold unproven add-ons, regulator HFEA says
No risk to UK lives from US security breach, says minister
Brian Wheeler, a political reporter, reported that the lives of British armed forces personnel were secure despite a major security breach in the United States. Luke Pollard, the UK armed forces minister, assured Members of Parliament that British operational security was not compromised. The breach occurred when a US journalist was mistakenly included in a… Continue reading No risk to UK lives from US security breach, says minister
Junk food ban: The 'unhealthy' foods restricted in Welsh shops
Legislation has been passed by the Senedd that will prohibit supermarkets from showcasing unhealthy snacks near checkouts or on their main website pages starting next year in an effort to combat obesity. This means that items like pizza, chocolate, and sugary cereals will no longer be allowed at the entrance or ends of aisles. Additionally,… Continue reading Junk food ban: The 'unhealthy' foods restricted in Welsh shops
Richard III's final path to rest in Leicester 10 years on
Journalist Greig Watson reported on the extraordinary discovery of Richard III’s skeleton in 2012, which was found beneath a council car park in Leicester, shocking both the academic and broader communities. Despite the confirmation of his identity in January 2013, it took until March 2015 for his reinterment at Leicester Cathedral to occur, as disagreements… Continue reading Richard III's final path to rest in Leicester 10 years on