British Isles
Covid XEC, flu and RSV 'tripledemic' to hit UK
25 Oct 2024
As winter approaches, UK health experts are warning of a potential ‘tripledemic’ involving Covid, flu, and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The past two winters have seen high numbers of deaths due to flu or Covid, with…
Last minute rush for ISAs before the Budget
25 Oct 2024
Amid fears of changes to tax-free ISAs in the upcoming Budget, Britons are rushing to maximise their savings in these accounts. Concerns stem from remarks by Rachel Reeves, who previously suggested a cap of £500,000 on…
Five men have been arrested following the seizure of cannabis worth £5 million at Birmingham Airport. National Crime Agency (NCA) investigators and police apprehended the individuals, aged between 21 and 27, in Luton and London. The…
Woman, 60, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter
25 Oct 2024
A sixty-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the deaths of three residents at a care home in Swanage, Dorset. The tragic incident unfolded on 23 October, leading to the evacuation of all…
The Government has confirmed that a ban on the sale of disposable vapes will take effect on 1 June 2025. There are growing concerns about the environmental impact and the rising number of young people becoming…
Carey urges bishops to back assisted dying bill
25 Oct 2024
Former archbishop George Carey has urged CofE bishops in the House of Lords to support a bill on assisted dying, to give a ‘dignified, compassionate’ end to life for those suffering intractable pain. This stance contrasts…