The ongoing pay row between junior doctors in England and the government has reached a critical point, leading to a five-day strike that commenced at 7am on Saturday and is expected to last until 11.59pm on Wednesday. This marks the 10th stoppage by junior doctors since last March, with the previous longest strike in January
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The recent announcement by the industry regulator to reduce the energy price cap by £20 a month is a positive development for households struggling with high energy bills. However, the introduction of a temporary additional charge to support customers in debt raises concerns about the overall impact of these changes on consumers. The 12% reduction
The recent controversy surrounding Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has sparked intense debate and finger-pointing within the UK Parliament. Accusations of Labour trying to influence the Speaker’s handling of a debate on Gaza have thrown the Speaker’s future into uncertainty. The SNP and Tory parties have both raised concerns about potential collusion between Sir Lindsay
In a bid to tackle the menace of drink and drug-driving, police chiefs are advocating for new powers that would allow officers to instantly disqualify offenders at the site of the incident. This move aims to swiftly remove dangerous drivers from the roads and prevent potential harm to the public. Currently, individuals charged with drug
The search for the suspect in the Clapham chemical attack, Abdul Ezedi, took a grim turn when a body was found in the River Thames in London. Marine police teams had been scouring the river for Ezedi, who was accused of throwing a strong alkali on his ex-partner and injuring her young daughters. The body
Rail passengers are being urged to speak up and report instances of sexual offences through a new public information campaign launched by the British Transport Police (BTP). According to the BTP, public input and reports are essential in aiding the identification and prosecution of offenders. Jen, a 22-year-old victim, shared her harrowing experience for the
Recently, Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley spoke out against the “horrendous personal, sexist, and homophobic” comments directed at newly-appointed assistant chief constable, Karen Findlay. This incident occurred when the announcement of her move from the Met to the British Transport Police (BTP) was met with a slew of online abuse, with many comments coming
Melanie Leupolz, a player for Chelsea, stands out not just for her skills on the field, but also for her role as a mother. In a world where professional athletes, especially women, are often expected to prioritize their careers over starting a family, Leupolz defied expectations. She faced criticism and questions about her decision to
Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been dealt a detrimental blow with the loss of two crucial by-elections to the Labour Party. The constituencies of Kingswood and Wellingborough, both historically supportive of the Conservative Party, have now turned red, adding to a string of by-election defeats for the current Conservative administration. This development
In a shocking revelation, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has uncovered evidence that holiday camp operator Pontins engaged in discriminatory practices against Irish Travellers. This includes compiling a list of “undesirable” Irish surnames, instructing call centre staff to reject bookings with Irish accents, and maintaining a “banned guest” list for individuals suspected to