In his first major speech as prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer painted a grim picture of the current state of the UK, warning that things are “going to get worse” before they get better. He emphasized the challenges his government has inherited and the need to take a different approach to address them. Sir Keir
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Financial challenges are looming large for pensioners such as Roy William Roots, who at 90-years-old, is deeply concerned about how he will survive the forthcoming winter season amidst rising energy prices. The decision to cut the winter fuel payment of £200 or £300, which now only goes to those who receive pension credit or other
The tragic incident involving the sinking of a superyacht off the coast of Sicily has resulted in the loss of several lives, including that of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch. The Italian coastguard has confirmed the deaths of Morgan Stanley chairman Jonathan Bloomer, US lawyer Chris Morvillo, and others, with Mr. Lynch’s daughter Hannah still
The news of the six confirmed deaths following the sinking of the superyacht off the coast of Sicily is nothing short of tragic. The loss of life, including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter, has left many in shock and disbelief. Despite efforts to recover the bodies of those who perished in the
In a gesture of support to the community affected by the Southport knife attack, the King is set to meet with children who survived the tragic incident. The meeting will be held at The Hart Space community centre, where the young people and their families will have the opportunity to speak with the monarch about
Parents in England are facing stricter consequences if their children are taken out of school without permission, as new guidance implemented by the Department of Education (DfE) takes effect. The DfE announced plans to consider fines for unauthorised absence for parents whose children miss more than five days of school. The fines for school absences
The recent riots across the UK have led to a surge in arrests, ultimately resulting in severe overcrowding in jails across the country. The situation has become so dire that violence and self-harm in prisons have reached “unacceptable” levels, with some facilities being pushed to the brink of collapse. A scathing inspection of HMP Wandsworth
Recent reports from infectious diseases experts have raised concerns about a new and potentially more dangerous variant of mpox, also known as monkeypox. This variant, identified as clade 1b, has already been confirmed in countries such as Sweden and Pakistan after originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). With the World Health Organization
The recent violent disorder in England and Northern Ireland has led to severe consequences for those involved. Two men have received the longest jail terms so far for their role in the riots. David Wilkinson, 48, was sentenced to six years behind bars after being identified as having a “prominent role” in the riots that
The latest A-level results in the United Kingdom have shown a marginal increase in the number of top grades awarded to students. The most popular subjects have been revealed, with the percentage of students achieving A* grades rising by 0.4% from the previous year to 9.3%. Similarly, the number of A*-A grades has increased by