British Isles
Thursday, 18 January 2024 21:47
Covid jab skipped by 44%, study finds
A study published in the Lancet, focused on the summer of 2022, highlights that over 7,000 hospital admissions related to Covid-19 could have been prevented if the population had been fully vaccinated as recommended. The study…
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:46
Post Office scandal: hundreds could have convictions overturned this year
Emergency laws will very soon be enacted to exonerate and compensate hundreds wrongfully convicted in the Post Office scandal. Post Office minister Kevin Hollinrake called their suffering a 'brutal and arbitrary exercise of power' and allocated…
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:43
Bank governor: ‘global shocks’ the biggest threat to UK economy
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has identified 'global shocks' as a significant threat to the UK economy. During a treasury committee session, he expressed concerns about the situation in the Red Sea, especially regarding oil…
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:39
Family hubs now open in 75 areas
Family hubs have been established in all 75 local authorities across England to provide support and services for parents and children. These hubs offer a centralised location for a wide range of services, including early language…
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:35
Biggest expansion of UK nuclear power for 70 years
The Government has revealed plans for the largest expansion of nuclear power in 70 years, aiming to reduce electricity costs, create jobs, and enhance energy security. By 2050 the UK will quadruple its nuclear generation capacity…
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:32
NHS strike leads to over 113,000 patient cancellations
The junior doctors’ strike, the longest-ever in NHS history, resulted in the postponement of over 113,000 patient operations and appointments - bringing the total since December 2022 to 1,333,221. Patients are bearing the brunt of this…