PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 12 October 2023 20:46
Convicted criminals could avoid jail because prisons are full
Judges in England and Wales have been instructed to delay sentencing hearings due to overcrowded prisons. There are concerns that convicted criminals may avoid jail time because of the lack of available prison space. Lord Edis,…
Thursday, 12 October 2023 20:41
Northern Ireland: PSNI sends advice by text
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has sent texts to nearly two thousand individuals whose phone numbers were discovered during drug raids. These texts contain advice on substance misuse and aim to address the growing…
Friday, 06 October 2023 11:26
HS2 northern leg cancelled
Rishi Sunak has faced sharp criticism for cancelling the northern leg of HS2, but he refuses to apologise. The PM defended the decision, stating that the cost had doubled, and he believes the new plan will…
Friday, 06 October 2023 11:23
Plan to make smoking less accessible for teenagers
Rishi Sunak has unveiled a plan to increase the legal smoking age by one year every year, describing it as the ‘most significant public health intervention in a generation’. This initiative has the potential to substantially…
Friday, 06 October 2023 11:17
Hottest September on record
The UK has experienced its joint-warmest September since record-keeping began nearly 150 years ago. The record-breaking month was characterised by an exceptionally warm first half, featuring the year's hottest day and seven consecutive days with temperatures…
Friday, 06 October 2023 11:11
Homes and house building in England
According to a damning report by the Home Builders Federation (HBF), homes in England and Wales are the lowest quality yet among the most expensive, in the developed world. The UK’s housing market is ‘reaching a…