Tag: UK News

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has suspended the counselling service accreditation of Health Assured, the largest provider of workplace mental health services in the UK. The move followed an investigation by the BBC, which indicated that the company had potentially breached the BACP’s ethical framework. An article in July by the broadcaster… Continue reading 'Eavesdropping' helpline provider has accreditation suspended

Reports indicate that the Scottish government has confirmed certain budget balancing cuts that are raising questions about whether this is indeed the return of austerity in Scotland. Last year, the Scottish government received a spending boost from the UK Treasury following a deal with the Scottish Greens. However, calls have been made for an increase… Continue reading Newscast – Is THIS Austerity in Scotland? – BBC Sounds

A baby who was abandoned in Newham, east London earlier this year, is doing well, a court revealed. Baby Elsa was found by a dog walker wrapped in a towel inside a bag within an hour of her birth. The same area where Elsa was found, three siblings had been abandoned over seven years. Elsa’s… Continue reading Baby Elsa: Abandoned baby 'doing well' but parents still unknown

The UK government has revealed a £22bn “black hole” in the country’s finances. The money was inherited by the current government from the Conservative party and has been used to justify the cut to the winter fuel payment by the government. The Labour party has warned of a “painful” October Budget due to the state… Continue reading Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?

French authorities have reported that at least 12 people have died and two are missing following a capsizing incident off the Gris-Nez cape in the English Channel. More than 50 people were rescued, two of whom remain in critical condition. This marks the deadliest loss of life in the Channel in 2022. Interior Minister Gérald… Continue reading At least 12 dead after migrant boat capsizes in Channel

A woman from Moston who purchased eggs which were then thrown by protesters during an incident outside an asylum seeker hotel has denied her involvement in violent disorder. Barbara Barker pleaded not guilty to the charge at Manchester Crown Court, with the alleged offence said to have occurred in the Newton Heath area of the… Continue reading Manchester woman denies buying eggs for rioters to throw

French authorities have confirmed that 12 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized in the Channel. Thousands of people attempt to cross the Channel in small boats every year, with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announcing that he plans to take tougher measures against the people-smuggling gangs responsible. As of 2nd September… Continue reading How many people cross the Channel in small boats and how many claim asylum?

GB Energy, a UK government-backed energy company, will have its headquarters in Aberdeen, according to sources. The company, which will not supply power to homes, is planned to fund both new and existing clean technology and small and medium-sized renewable energy projects, including floating offshore windfarms, hydrogen and carbon capture and energy storage. Smaller satellite… Continue reading GB Energy to be headquartered in Aberdeen

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has faced criticism after a user flagged a post by Lucy Connolly, the wife of a Conservative councillor who had called for hotels housing asylum seekers to be set alight. Connolly’s post was intended to stir up racial hatred and she pleaded guilty to this offence in… Continue reading Lucy Connolly's racial hatred post did not break X rules

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, a private school located in Staffordshire, has announced that it will be closing down due to “financial challenges” it is facing. The school authorities have stated that the recent changes in funding policies regarding independent schools were a significant factor contributing to its decision. The decision also comes ahead of the… Continue reading St Joseph's Preparatory school in Stoke-on-Trent to close ahead of VAT change