British Isles
Thursday, 30 November 2023 21:49
Don’t bother with a funeral, say most poll respondents
A poll commissioned by Theos and conducted by YouGov reveals that less than half (47%) of the 2,569 respondents desire a funeral. The report highlights a significant shift in British grieving practices and warns of a…
Friday, 24 November 2023 10:03
Autumn Statement: NI cut but tax burden still rises
In his Autumn Statement on 22 November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a significant cut in National Insurance from January, from 12% to 10%. However, due to previous tax changes, many workers might not see substantial benefits.…
Friday, 24 November 2023 09:56
Chancellor announces back to work plan for disabled people
On 22 November Jeremy Hunt unveiled a new Back to Work Plan, focusing on helping disabled individuals, those with long-term health conditions, and the long-term unemployed. The plan enhances four different support programmes, and also the…
Friday, 24 November 2023 09:50
£5 million to fight threat of drug-resistant infections
The Government has allocated £5 million in seed funding to the Fleming Centre, a new initiative led by Imperial College London, to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This funding forms part of a broader investment to strengthen…
Friday, 24 November 2023 09:46
Grieving community turns to church for solace after death of four teens
In Shrewsbury, the community is mourning the loss of four teenagers (all pupils at the same school) who tragically died during a camping trip in north Wales. They were found in a car off the road…
Friday, 24 November 2023 09:41
Ofsted: 'contract' between parents and teachers is broken
England's education watchdog, Ofsted, has warned of a significant deterioration in the 'social contract' between families and schools, a situation where parents ensure their children attend school regularly and respect school policies. In her final report,…