Tory MP William Wragg has been praised by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt for apologising after he admitted he had given other MPs’ personal phone numbers to a man on a dating app. In an interview with The Times, Wragg said he was “scared” as the individual had “compromising things on me”. It is understood at least… Continue reading William Wragg: Jeremy Hunt praises MP's apology over dating app incident
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Storm Kathleen: gales and warm weather this weekend
The UK is bracing itself for strong winds and gales this coming weekend, as Storm Kathleen rolls in from the west. The impacts of the storm will be felt widely from Saturday, particularly in Northern Ireland, southern Scotland, and parts of western England and Wales. Met Éireann, the Irish met service, named the storm because… Continue reading Storm Kathleen: gales and warm weather this weekend
Storm Kathleen in Scotland: Snow, rain and wind warnings issued
Scotland has started to see snow, heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Kathleen hits the UK. This is the 11th storm named so far in the 2023-24 season, making it one of the stormiest periods since storm naming began in 2015. The Met Office has issued three weather warnings for various times on Friday… Continue reading Storm Kathleen in Scotland: Snow, rain and wind warnings issued
Passengers face delays after derailment at West Ealing
Commuters in west London are facing delays following a freight train derailment in West Ealing at around 6:10 BST on Friday. National Rail has warned that the disruption may last until midday. A National Rail spokesman stated that the derailment occurred as a freight train approaching West Ealing passed a red signal, causing three wheels… Continue reading Passengers face delays after derailment at West Ealing
Union calls for inquiry to curb sexism in schools
The rise of harmful content on children’s phones is contributing to an increase in sexism in schools, says the National Education Union’s (NEU) general secretary, Daniel Kebede. Boys are exposed to “aggressive and violent pornography” and influencer content that “distorts their view of women,” Kebede said, calling for an inquiry to challenge social media companies.… Continue reading Union calls for inquiry to curb sexism in schools
National insurance cut to kick in but more pay tax
Starting from Saturday, 27 million employees across the United Kingdom will see a cut in their National Insurance (NI) payments, giving them almost £450 a year relief per average salary of £35,000. However, frozen income levels at which tax is paid mean that these workers are also paying more in income tax. On the other… Continue reading National insurance cut to kick in but more pay tax
LGBTQ+: Cardiff becomes first UK city to host Eurogames
The EuroGames, Europe’s largest annual LGBTQ+ multi-sports event, will be hosted in Cardiff in 2027, making it the first city in the UK to hold the tournament. Organizers founded the games over 30 years ago to fight discrimination and promote integration in sport. Pride Sports Cymru led the successful bid, welcoming a projected 10,000 athletes… Continue reading LGBTQ+: Cardiff becomes first UK city to host Eurogames
Joe Lewis: How one of Britain's richest people broke insider trading laws
Joe Lewis, the billionaire owner of Tottenham Hotspur football club, has been fined $5m (£4m) for insider trading, but will avoid going to prison. Lewis pleaded guilty to the charge in January, part of a deal with prosecutors in which he admitted passing confidential information about his companies to friends, personal assistants, romantic partners and… Continue reading Joe Lewis: How one of Britain's richest people broke insider trading laws
Train strikes: Which lines are affected by action in April?
Train drivers from 16 different companies are preparing to go on strike over pay and working conditions. Rolling one-day walkouts will take place between Friday and Monday, and train commuters are warned to expect significant disruption. The strike by drivers of the Aslef union is expected to result in cancellations, delays, and a lack of… Continue reading Train strikes: Which lines are affected by action in April?
Recycling law for businesses comes into effect in Wales
As a new workplace recycling law comes into force across Wales, businesses are bracing themselves for a range of new challenges. From Saturday, all businesses, public sector organisations and charities will be legally required to separate their waste ready for collection. This includes separating waste into six separate streams, including metals, cartons, plastics, paper and… Continue reading Recycling law for businesses comes into effect in Wales