Tag: UK News

The outgoing first minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, has defended his plans to offer cash to farmers in return for planting trees on their land. Speaking in response to protests that occurred over the weekend due to proposed changes in agricultural subsidies, Drakeford said farmers cannot take sole responsibility for deciding how to allocate millions… Continue reading Mark Drakeford: Not up to farmers to decide how subsidies spent

A Senegalese migrant named Ibrahima Bah has been found guilty of the manslaughter of four migrants who drowned when the boat he piloted ran into difficulty in the English Channel last December. Bah had offered to steer the dinghy in exchange for a free crossing, and claimed he was forced by violent smugglers to make… Continue reading Ibrahima Bah: Dinghy pilot guilty over Channel migrant deaths

An investigation by BBC News has found that patients across England are facing delays from hidden waiting lists that are not reflected in official figures. While the published waiting list stands at 7.6 million people, the actual backlog is believed to be much higher, as ongoing care patients are not automatically included, even if they… Continue reading The NHS hidden waiting lists terrifying patients

The Irish government is set to restore its original funding pledge of £400m for the A5, the main route between Londonderry and Dublin. A high-level Irish government source confirmed that the full amount will be restored following a cabinet meeting. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar had indicated that his government was prepared to consider providing more funding… Continue reading A5 road: Irish government to restore funding promise

New guidance has been issued in England to curb children’s use of mobile phones during the school day. The move, which aims to reduce disruption and improve behaviour, will ensure a consistent approach because many schools have already banned phones, said UK government officials. The guidance sets out several options for a phone-free environment, including… Continue reading Schools given new guidance on stopping phone use

A dozen NHS construction projects across Scotland have been delayed or paused for up to two years due to budget constraints. Health boards were informed by the Scottish government that there is currently no money available for building schemes. The delay comes as a result of addressing essential maintenance issues being given priority. The Scottish… Continue reading All new NHS building projects in Scotland put on hold

The Monday papers cover a range of stories, with a focus on politics, education, and tech. The i reports that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is facing pressure from Tory MPs to deliver tax cuts in the next month’s budget, but without having to cut public spending. Hunt previously stated that he would prioritize tax cuts over… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Schools phone ban' and Kremlin 'covering tracks'

Several landscapes and beauty spots in England have a right to roam but no legal right to access, meaning walkers are being shut out, according to campaigners. Although England designates 8% of land as “open country” under the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000, researchers have identified 2,700 hectares surrounded by private land… Continue reading Walkers forced to trespass onto open access countryside

Two Bristol teenagers, both aged 15, have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Darrian Williams, who was fatally stabbed in Rawnsley Park, Easton, on Wednesday. After being attacked, Darrian ran to Stapleton Road where a motorist tended to him before he collapsed and died in West Street, Old Market. The accused have also been… Continue reading Bristol: Two boys charged with murder of Darrian Williams

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 64-year-old man died following an assault. South Wales Police were called to reports of a serious assault in Belmont Walk, in the Butetown area of Cardiff just after 9:00 GMT on Sunday morning. Sadly, the 64-year-old later died, confirmed by the force. According… Continue reading Cardiff: Murder arrest as man dies after reports of assault