British Isles
Friday, 07 June 2024 09:25
Lib Dems pledge free personal care for adults
The Liberal Democrats have proposed free personal care for older or disabled individuals at home, alongside increased pay for care workers, aiming to alleviate the hospital crisis and enable people to remain in their homes. This…
Friday, 31 May 2024 10:10
General election: Labour extends lead over Conservatives
The Labour Party has widened its lead over the Conservatives, according to a YouGov poll. The poll, conducted on 27 and 28 May with 2,128 adults, showed Labour at 47% and the Conservatives at 20%. This…
Friday, 31 May 2024 10:07
Three major parties rule out raising VAT
Labour, the Conservatives, and the Liberal Democrats have all pledged not to raise value-added tax (VAT) if they win the general election. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the Tories would maintain the current VAT rate, challenging…
Friday, 31 May 2024 10:05
Number of UK homes for sale hits eight-year high
The UK housing market currently has £230bn worth of homes for sale, the highest supply in eight years, keeping house prices stable for the rest of 2024. According to Zoopla, the supply of homes for sale…
Friday, 31 May 2024 10:03
NHS computer issues linked to patient harm
IT system failures in the NHS have been linked to three patient deaths and over 100 instances of serious harm, according to a BBC investigation. A Freedom of Information request revealed that 200,000 medical letters went…
Friday, 31 May 2024 10:01
Archbishop launches reconciliation programme for youth
Justin Welby has launched the Difference programme for church youth groups through his Reconciliation Ministry. This initiative aims to nurture a new generation of peacemakers, building on its success in churches, prisons, and secondary schools. Difference…