Tag: UK News

An 18-year-old man from Tooting, named Keymarni King, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or enabling another to do so. The incident occurred on Clapham Common South Side in South London on Friday evening. Two women were injured by a shotgun pellet fired from a moped being chased… Continue reading Clapham shooting: Man charged with firearms offence after three injured

Several news outlets and organizations in Bristol have signed an open letter calling for action to end knife crime in the city. The initiative was sparked by many fatal stabbings across the city in recent years, including the murders of 15 and 16-year-old boys in January and February of this year, and numerous non-fatal attacks… Continue reading Open letter campaigns to end knife crime in Bristol

According to the digital entertainment and retail association (ERA), the number of independent record shops in the UK has hit a 10-year high. There are currently 461 indie record shops in the UK, which is 122 more than a decade ago. This comes as the number of shops that physically sell music – such as… Continue reading Number of independent record shops in UK hits 10-year high

A group of nearly 70 healthcare workers with long Covid are set to take legal action against the NHS and other employers in the High Court as they seek compensation. The staff, who hail from England and Wales, contend that they contracted the virus as a result of their work during the pandemic and that… Continue reading Long Covid: Health staff go to court for compensation

Calvin Klein’s ad featuring FKA Twigs has received a partial reversal of its ban following complaints. The advert had originally been banned after two complaints were made to the Advertising Standards Authority. Critics claimed that the image was objectifying women and likely to cause offence. The image showed FKA Twigs wearing a shirt, with the… Continue reading Banned FKA twigs Calvin Klein ad partially lifted

Executives at six struggling health boards in Scotland, which have formal government “oversight,” are receiving high performance appraisals, according to a report by BBC Scotland. The boards are being monitored due to poor performance in areas like finance and leadership. Nonetheless, many NHS executives are receiving superior or outstanding performance appraisals, which are then tied… Continue reading 'Superior' awards for bosses in struggling NHS boards

The upcoming Budget, set to be presented by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday, will have implications for a variety of people in Wales, from business owners and holiday let landlords to parents and drivers. Here are five key issues to look out for: Tax cuts are at the top of the Conservative wish list, with… Continue reading Spring Budget 2024: Five things for Wales to watch for

Birmingham City Council has approved a range of service cuts in preparation for a 21% increase in council taxes over two years. The council, which is the largest in Europe, has declared itself effectively bankrupt and needs to save £300m. The cuts were published in draft form in February and cover a range of services… Continue reading Birmingham City Council signs off 'devastating' cuts

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, is set to announce his budget for 2024 on Wednesday, March 6th. The annual budget statement outlines the government’s plans for public spending, as well as any potential changes to tax policy. The Office for Budget Responsibility, an independent body that monitors spending, will also release its assessment… Continue reading Budget 2024: When is it and what will it mean for my money?

An American airline pilot, Lawrence Russell, has pleaded guilty to arriving for work impaired through drink or drugs after being caught over the alcohol limit before he was due to fly a Boeing 767 full of passengers from Edinburgh to New York. The 63-year-old captain with Delta Airlines was searched by airport security officers last… Continue reading Delta pilot over alcohol limit before Edinburgh to New York flight